Equiti (Dubai Metro)

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Equiti (Arabic: إكويتي; formerly First Gulf Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Umm Al Sheif) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line[1][2] of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE, serving Al Quoz and surrounding areas.[3] The station is named after the Equiti Group.[4]

LocationSheikh Zayed Road
Al Quoz
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°07′36.0″N 55°12′28.6″E
OperatorDubai Metro
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Equiti

إكويتي
General information
LocationSheikh Zayed Road
Al Quoz
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°07′36.0″N 55°12′28.6″E
SystemMetro Station
OperatorDubai Metro
Line
Platforms2
Tracks2
Connections
  •  12  Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn - Al Quoz Bus Stn
  •  F25  Equiti MS - Al Qouz Ind'l Area 3 & 4
  •  F26  Equiti MS - Onpassive MS
  •  F29  Equiti MS - Al Wasl Road
  •  DH1  Equiti MS - Dubai Hills
Construction
Structure type
Elevated
Other information
Station code31
Fare zone2
History
OpenedOctober 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)
May 19, 2024 (2024-05-19)
ClosedApril 16, 2024 (2024-04-16)
Former namesFirst Gulf Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Umm Al Sheif
Services
Preceding station Dubai Metro Following station
Mall of the Emirates Red Line Onpassive
towards Centrepoint
Location
Close

Equiti station is located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the major junction with Umm Suqeim Street.[5] Nearby is the Gold and Diamond Park,[6] immediately adjacent to the station, including the Old Library building. As well as Al Quoz, surrounding neighbourhoods include the eponymous Umm Al Sheif itself and Umm Suqeim. The station is close to a number of bus routes.[7]

History

The station opened as part of the Red Line on 15 October 2010 as First Gulf Bank. It was renamed to First Abu Dhabi Bank on September 21, 2017, Umm Al Sheif on November 24, 2020,[6] and Equiti on 18 April 2022.[8][9]

The station closed due to station flooding on 16 April 2024. Services resumed in May.[10]

Station Layout

G Street level Exit/Entrance
L1 Concourse Automatic Fare Collection gates, station agent, crossover
L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 2
Southbound
Towards ← Life Pharmacy / Expo 2020
Next Station: Mall of the Emirates
Platform 1
Northbound
Towards → Centrepoint
Next Station: Onpassive
Side platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access

See also

References

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