Sharaf DG (Dubai Metro) explained

Sharaf DG
Native Name:شرف دي جي
Native Name Lang:ar
Symbol Location:dubai
Symbol:metro
Style:Dubai Metro
Type:Metro Station
Address:Khalid bin Waleed Road & Al Mankhool Road
Borough:Al Mankhool, Dubai
Country:UAE
Platform:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Accessible:yes
Code:25
Zone:6
Former:Al Fahidi

Sharaf DG (Arabic: شرف دي جي , formerly Al Fahidi) is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE.

Location

Located at the edge of the historic core of Dubai, Sharaf DG station lies underneath the intersection of Khalid bin Waleed Road and Al Mankhool Road. Nearby attractions include the Grand Mosque, the Dubai Museum, and numerous hotels.[1] It is also close to Al Seef (with a Marina Transport Station on Dubai Creek), the Old Textile Souk, and the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.[2]

History

Sharaf DG station was renamed from Al Fahidi on 24 November 2020.[3] [4] Mashreq station was formerly called Sharaf DG until 18 May 2020.[5]

Sharaf DG station opened along with the initial stretch of the Green Line on 9 September 2011, with trains running from Creek to Etisalat.[6] In December 2012, the RTA announced that Al Fahidi saw the highest ridership of all Green Line stations since opening in 2011, with 5.232 million passengers.[7]

Station layout

As with other stations in Dubai's historic centre, Sharaf DG is an underground station, with tracks and platforms situated below Khalid bin Waleed Road. There are two side platforms and two tracks, with access to the station from all four corners of Khalid bin Waleed Road's intersection with Al Mankhool Road. Sharaf DG's colour scheme is characterised by the use of bright red tiles, symbolising the element of fire; other Dubai Metro stations take inspiration from fire as well as air, water and earth.

Platform layout

PlatformLineDestination
Platform 1Green Line (Up)For Union, Stadium, Etisalat
Platform 2Green Line (Down)For BurJuman, Dubai Healthcare City, Creek

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://metro.rtaprojects.me/upload/Train_Times_and_Landmark_Flyer_Eng_Sep.pdf Train times and landmarks
  2. Web site: Dubai Metro Green Line . Dubai Online . 21 May 2021 .
  3. News: Dubai Metro's Al Fahidi Station is now Sharaf DG Metro Station . . Angel . Tesorero . 24 November 2020 .
  4. News: RTA renames five Dubai Metro stations; Al Fahidi station is now Sharaf DG . . Staff Reporter . 24 November 2020 .
  5. News: Three metro stations in Dubai renamed: RTA – The authority signed a Metro Station Naming Rights agreement with Mashreq Bank . . Ashfaq . Ahmed . 18 May 2020 .
  6. http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubai-ruler-inaugurates-metro-green-line Dubai Ruler inaugurates Metro Green Line
  7. http://www.uaeinteract.com/docs/Dubai_Metro_hits_213.354m_ridership/52402.htm Dubai Metro hits 213.354m ridership