Mashreq (Dubai Metro)

Coordinates: 25°06′53″N 55°11′27″E / 25.11477°N 55.19089°E / 25.11477; 55.19089
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Mashreq

المشرق
Sharaf DG metro station in 2010,
now named Mashreq metro station
General information
LocationDubai
United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°06′53″N 55°11′27″E / 25.11477°N 55.19089°E / 25.11477; 55.19089
Line(s)
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Connections
  •  81  The Dubai Mall - MOE Stn.
Construction
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station code33
History
OpenedOctober 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)
May 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)
ClosedApril 16, 2024 (2024-04-16)
Previous namesSharaf DG
Services
Preceding station Dubai Metro Following station
Dubai Internet City Red Line Mall of the Emirates
towards Centrepoint

Mashreq (formerly Sharaf DG until 2020) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE.[1] It is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, serving the areas of Al Barsha and Al Sufouh.[1]

History[edit]

Mashreq station was renamed from Sharaf DG on 18 May 2020.[2] Subsequently, Al Fahidi station was renamed to Sharaf DG on 24 November 2020.[3][4]

The station closed on April 16, 2024, due to bad weather conditions.

Station layout[edit]

Mashreq station has two side platforms and two tracks.

Platform layout[edit]

Platform Line Towards
Platform 1 Red Line (Up) For Centrepoint
Platform 2 Red Line (Down) For Sobha Realty, Expo 2020

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Mashref Metro Station". Dubai Online. 21 March 2022.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Ashfaq (18 May 2020). "Three metro stations in Dubai renamed: RTA – The authority signed a Metro Station Naming Rights agreement with Mashreq Bank". Gulf News.
  3. ^ Tesorero, Angel (24 November 2020). "Dubai Metro's Al Fahidi Station is now Sharaf DG Metro Station". Gulf News.
  4. ^ Staff Reporter (24 November 2020). "RTA renames five Dubai Metro stations; Al Fahidi station is now Sharaf DG". Khaleej Times.