DAMAC Properties (Dubai Metro)
Dubai Marina (Arabic: مرسى دبي) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai. It opened on 30 April 2010 as Dubai Marina and part of the extension to Ibn Battuta.
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| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | (Dubai Marina Stn.) | ||||||||||
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| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Fare zone | 2 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 30 April 2010 | ||||||||||
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Location
Dubai Marina station is located near Interchange 5 of Sheikh Zayed Road, around 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Downtown Dubai. It lies to the east of the northern half of the Dubai Marina and to the west of the northern portion of Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Nearby development
Originally named Dubai Marina, the station was named after the development of the same name, one of the largest projects in Dubai. Upon completion, the Dubai Marina will house around 120,000 residents around the world's largest artificial marina.[1] Also nearby are the Jumeirah Lake Towers and The Meadows developments.
The station was renamed DAMAC Properties in September 19, 2014. The station was renamed to Dubai Marina on November 24, 2020(again) [2]
Station layout
Dubai Marina station lies on a viaduct paralleling the eastern side of Sheikh Zayed Road. It is categorised as a type 2 elevated station, indicating that there is an elevated concourse between street and platform level. Pedestrian access to the station is aided through walkways above Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting to developments on either side of the road.
Platform layout
| Platform | Line | Towards |
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| Rashidiya | ■Red Line (Up) | For Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Union, Rashidiya |
| UAE Exchange | ■Red Line (Down) | For Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Nakheel Harbour and Tower, UAE Exchange |
References
- Dubai Marina Design Build Network Retrieved 2012-12-24
- "Dubai Marina Metro station renamed Damac". Khaleej TImes. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2018.