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Al Garhoud (Arabic: القرهود; formerly GGICO) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line[1] of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE.[2]

Coordinates38°00′00″N 23°47′08″E
OperatorDubai Metro
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Al Garhoud

القرهود
General information
LocationAl Garhoud
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates38°00′00″N 23°47′08″E
SystemMetro Station
OperatorDubai Metro
Line
Platforms2 side
Tracks2
Connections
  •  F4  Sabkha, Turnoff - Al Garhoud MS
Construction
Structure type
Elevated
Other information
Station code15
Fare zone5
History
Opened15 May 2010 (2010-05-15)
Services
Preceding station Dubai Metro Following station
City Centre Deira Red Line Airport Terminal 1
towards Centrepoint
Location
Close

The station is commonly known as Garhoud Station and opened on 15 May 2010.[3]

The station is named for GGICO (Gulf General Investment Company), a Dubai Financial Market listed public shareholding company established in 1973.[4] Beyond this station, the metro line goes underground.

On April 14, 2025, the station has officially been renamed as Al Garhoud[5]

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 1
Eastbound
Towards ← Centrepoint
Next Station: Airport Terminal 1
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards → Life Pharmacy / Expo 2020
Next Station: City Centre Deira
Side platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access

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