Al Fahidi (Dubai Metro)

Al Fahidi (Arabic: الفهيدي, Arabic pronunciation: [alfaˈhidi]) is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai.

Al Fahidi
الفهيدي
Line(s)
  Green Line
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Station code25
Fare zone6
History
Opened9 September 2011
Services
Preceding station   Dubai Metro   Following station
toward Etisalat
Green Line
toward Dubai Healthcare City

Location

Located at the edge of the historic core of Dubai, Al Fahidi station lies underneath the intersection of Khalid bin Waleed Road and Al Mankhool Road. Nearby attractions include the Grand Mosque, the Dubai Museum, Creekside Park and numerous hotels.[1]

History

Al Fahidi station opened along with the initial stretch of the Green Line on 9 September 2011, with trains running from Creek to Etisalat.[2] 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.[3]

Station layout

As with other stations in Dubai's historic centre, Al Fahidi is an underground station, with tracks and platforms situated below Kalid 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. Al Fahidi's color 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
Etisalat platform ■Green Line(Up) For Union, Stadium, Etisalat
Creek platform ■Green Line(Down) For BurJuman, Dubai Healthcare City, Creek
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References
  1. Train times and landmarks Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine RTA Retrieved 2013-01-02
  2. Dubai Ruler inaugurates Metro Green Line The National Retrieved 2013-01-02
  3. Dubai Metro hits 213.354m ridership Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine UAE Interact Retrieved 2013-01-02
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