Sharaf DG station was renamed from Al Fahidi on 24 November 2020.[3][4]Mashreq station was formerly called Sharaf DG until 18 May 2020.[5]
Sharaf DG station opened along with the initial stretch of the Green Line on 9 September 2011, with trains running from Creek to Etisalat.[6] 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.[7]
Station layout
As with other stations in Dubai's historic centre, Sharaf DG is an underground station, with tracks and platforms situated below Khalid 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. Sharaf DG's colour 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. The heritage sites near Sharaf DG station include the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, known for its well-preserved wind-tower architecture and museums, and the Dubai Museum, housed in the Al Fahidi Fort. This area also offers easy access to traditional souqs, such as the Textile Souq, which showcases traditional fabrics and craftsmanship, and the Spice Souq in Deira, further connecting visitors to Dubai’s trading heritage.[8]
