Al Ras (Dubai Metro)

Al Ras (Arabic: الراس, Arabic pronunciation: [aˈrːaːs]) is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE.^[1]

Al Ras الراس
Metro Station
Internal view
General information
Location	Al Khor Street Al Ras, Deira  Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates	25°16′08″N 55°17′38″E
Line(s)	Green Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	RTA Dubai  5  Union MS - Abu Hail MS  C9  Satwa Stn. - Al Qiyadah MS  C28  Al Baraha Stn. - Mamzar, Beach Park  E16  Sabkha Stn. - Hatta Stn.
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Station code	23
Fare zone	5
History
Opened	September 9, 2011 (2011-9-9)
Services
Preceding station Dubai Metro Following station Al Ghubaiba towards Creek Green Line Gold Souq towards Etisalat

History

Al Ras metro station opened as part of the first portion of the Green Line on 9 September 2011, with trains running from Etisalat to Dubai Healthcare City.^[2][3]

Location

Al Ras station is located in the eponymous Al Ras community in Deira near the entrance to Dubai Creek, in the historic centre of Dubai. Among the major points of interest near the station are the Gold Souk, the Spice Souk, Al Ras Public Library, and the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House.^[4][5]

Station layout

Middle Eastern architecture in the Al Ras station

Like most Dubai Metro stations in the city's historic centre, Al Ras lies underground, specifically below Baniyas Road and 103rd Street. Al Ras has two side platforms with two tracks, with tracks curving from underneath Dubai Creek northeasterly towards Palm Deira. Along with its sister station across Dubai Creek to the west, Al Ghubaiba, Al Ras has different theming than most Metro stations. Instead of using the elements of air, water, fire or earth, its design is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern architecture to mirror the surrounding architecture.^[6]

Platform layout

Platform	Line	Destination
Etisalat platform	■Green Line (Up)	For Union, Stadium, DAFZA, Etisalat
Creek platform	■Green Line (Down)	For BurJuman, Dubai Healthcare City, Creek