Al Rigga (Dubai Metro) Explained

Al Rigga
Native Name:الرقة
Native Name Lang:ar
Symbol Location:dubai
Symbol:metro
Style:Dubai Metro
Type:Metro Station
Address:Al Rigga Road
Borough:Al Rigga, Deira, Dubai
Country:United Arab Emirates
Operator:Dubai Metro
Platforms:2
Tracks:2
Code:17
Zone:5

Al Rigga (Arabic: الرقة) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line[1] of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE, serving the Al Rigga area of Deira.[2] [3]

The station opened as part of the Red Line on 9 September 2009. It is close to Deira Clock Tower,[4] the Delta Centre, and many hotels.[5] The station could be accessed by the C09 and 77 bus routes just a walkable distance away. In 2016, Al Rigga is the busiest metro station with 2,065,201 riders recorded to travel from Al Rigga to the rest of Dubai.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dubai Metro Red Line Map . dubaiguidemap.com . Dubai Guide Map . 23 May 2021 .
  2. Web site: Metro station – Al Rigga – Dubai . WikiRoutes . 23 May 2021 .
  3. Web site: Al Rigga Metro Station . Dubai Online . 23 May 2021 .
  4. Web site: Dubai Metro Red Line . Dubai Online . 23 May 2021 .
  5. Web site: Al Rigga . Metro Line Map . 23 May 2021 .
  6. https://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/revealed-top-5-busiest-dubai-metro-stations-in-2016-2016-04-18-1.627563