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)
ClosedApril 16, 2024 (2024-04-16)
Previous namesSharaf DG
Services
Preceding station Dubai Metro Following station
Dubai Internet City
towards Expo 2020
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.