Dubai Metro Station Renamings: A Comprehensive Summary
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Quick Answer: Why are Dubai Metro Stations renamed?
Atomic Answer: The Dubai Metro has renamed 18 stations primarily for commercial reasons, allowing companies to purchase naming rights for branding. Some notable changes include Life Pharmacy (formerly UAE Exchange), InsuranceMarket (formerly Mashreq), and ONPASSIVE (formerly Al Safa). Keeping up with these name changes helps commuters navigate the Red and Green lines effectively without confusion.
The Dubai Metro, which served approximately 275 million passengers last year, has undergone numerous station name changes over time. These renamings typically occur for commercial reasons, as companies purchase naming rights. Here's a summary of the 18 renamed stations across the Red and Green Lines.
Which Red Line Stations Have Been Renamed??
- Life Pharmacy (2026)
- Previously: Jebel Ali (original) → UAE Exchange (2015-2026)
- Last station on the Red Line
- Serves: Jabal Ali Industrial 2 and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
- Al Fardan Exchange (March 2026)
- Al Garhoud (April 2026)
- Previously: Garhoud (original) → Al Garhoud Metro Station
- Recent renaming to improve efficiency and user experience
- Serves: Garhoud area
- InsuranceMarket (September 2026)
- Centrepoint (2021)
- Previously: Al Rashidya
- Starting point of the Red Line
- One of three stations with free parking
- max (2021)
- Previously: Al Jafilila
- Named after Max Fashion
- Near Zabeel Park and Al Jafilia neighborhood
- SOBHA REALTY (2021)
- Previously: Dubai Marina → DAMAC Properties
- Located near Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 5
- Serves Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers areas
- ONPASSIVE (2023)
- Previously: Al Safa
- 10-year naming rights agreement with AI technology company
- Serves: Al Quoz area, near Kite Beach and Oasis Mall
- ADCB (Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank)
- Previously: Al Karama
- Located in Karama district
- Near Zabeel Park, Karama Market, and BurJuman Mall
- Equiti (Recent)
- Previously: First Gulf Bank (2010) → First Abu Dhabi Bank (2017) → Umm Al Sheif (2020)
- Named after global financial services company
- Near Mall of Emirates and Al Quoz Industrial Area
- Energy (2015)
- Previously: DUBAL
- Serves Jebel Al Industrial Area
- Named to reflect Dubai's focus on energy sector
- Danube (2012)
- DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
- Previously: Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
- Near Dubai Marina, JBR, and Marina Mall
- Jabal Ali (2020)
- Previously: Nakheel Harbour & Tower
- Former interchange station for passengers traveling to UAE Exchange and Expo 2020 (until April 2026)
Which Green Line Stations Have Been Renamed??
- Sharaf DG (2020)
- Previously: Al Fahidi
- Near Dubai Museum, Heritage Village, and Grand Souq
- Gold Souq (May 2020)
- Previously: Palm Deira
- Changed for tourist navigation rather than commercial reasons
- Close to Spice Souq, Perfume Souq, and Dubai Creek
- Etisalat by e& (2023)
- Previously: Etisalat Station
- Renamed following company rebranding
- Located in Al Qusais and marks one end of the Green Line
What is the New Name for the Interchange Station (Red & Green Lines)??
- BurJuman (2012)
- Previously: Khalid Bin Al Waleed
- Busiest station in the network
- Named after nearby shopping mall
- Serves Al Seef and Al Karama areas
This information is current as of May 2026, reflecting the most recent changes to Dubai's Metro station names
Interchange Stations
Transfer between Red and Green lines
Total Stations: 35