Revised Station Names on Dubai Metro: A Comprehensive Comparison
Riding the Dubai Metro? Better brush up on station names! Dubai's transport authority occasionally rebrands stations under commercial naming rights deals, and you wouldn't want to miss your stop due to a sudden name change.
But don't worry, we've got your back. Here's a heads-up on station name swaps you might encounter:
Red Line:- UAE Exchange transformed into Life Pharmacy on May 5, 2025- Jebel Ali Industrial changed to Danube on November 13, 2012- Dubai Aluminium Company Ltd DUBAL is now Energy- Al Khail morphed into Al Fardan Exchange on April 1, 2025- Nakheel Harbour and Tower is now Jebel Ali, set to become National Paints on July 1, 2025
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Catching up to speed with the ever-altering map of Dubai's transport system is crucial for both residents and tourists. Keep this list handy, or we'll see you in the next station!
Did you know? These commercial naming rights deals are part of Dubai RTA's 2009 initiative, offering branding opportunities at select metro stations for up to a decade, with fees stretching up to 40 million dirhams depending on location. Signs, digital platforms, audio announcements, and maps all bear these commercial names[1][3].
- reminding residents and tourists to check for updated station names, especially the Red Line where UAE Exchange changed to Life Pharmacy on May 5, 2025, and Jebel Ali, previously Nakheel Harbour and Tower, is set to become National Paints on July 1, 2025;
- acknowledging the importance of staying informed about the changing map of Dubai's transport system, given the commercial naming rights deals that started with Dubai RTA's 2009 initiative;
- noting that these deals offer branding opportunities for up to a decade at select metro stations, with fees reaching up to 40 million dirhams based on location;
- mentioning that these commercial names can be found on signs, digital platforms, audio announcements, and maps throughout the Dubai Metro network.
