Emirates
Native nameالإمارات
StyleDubai Metro
AddressDubai International Airport
BoroughGarhoud, Dubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Coordinates25.241°N 55.3656°E
Platform2 side platforms
Tracks2
OpenedApril 30, 2010
Accessibleyes
Code12
OperatorDubai Metro
Zone5
Passengers1,424,293[1]
Pass year2011

Emirates (Arabic: طيران الإمارات) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line[2] of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE.[3] It is located very close to Dubai International Airport. The station is connected to the entrance of the Emirates Group headquarters, hence the name.

History

The station was not one of the initial stations of the Dubai Metro, when the Red Line opened on 9 September 2009 with trains running to Nakheel Harbour and Tower with seven intermediate stations.[4] However, it opened the year after on 30 April 2010.

Station layout

Emirates station has two side platforms and two tracks.

Platform layout

GStreet levelExit/Entrance
L1ConcourseAutomatic Fare Collection gates, station agent, crossover
L2Side platform | Doors will open on the right
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards ← Centrepoint
Change at the next station for
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards → Life Pharmacy / Expo 2020
Next Station: Airport Terminal 3
Side platform | Doors will open on the right

References

  1. ^ "RTA statistics selection". RTA. 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-02-26. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
  2. ^ "Dubai Metro Red Line Map". dubaiguidemap.com. Dubai Guide Map. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Emirates Metro Station". Dubai Online. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Dubai Metro opens today". New Civil Engineer. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 2012-12-30.