Al Safa (Arabic: الصفا; formerly Noor Bank, Noor Islamic Bank and Al Quoz) 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 nearby Al Safa.
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Metro Station | |||||||||||
General information | |||||||||||
Location | Sheikh Zayed Road Al Quoz ![]() | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 25.155674°N 55.228535°E / 25.155674; 55.228535 | ||||||||||
Operated by | Dubai Metro | ||||||||||
Line(s) | Red Line | ||||||||||
Platforms | 2 | ||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
Other information | |||||||||||
Station code | 29 | ||||||||||
Fare zone | 2 | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
Opened | May 15, 2010 (2010-05-15) | ||||||||||
Previous names | Noor Bank
Noor Islamic Bank Al Quoz | ||||||||||
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The station, originally planned as "Al Quoz", opened as part of the Red Line on 15 May 2010 as "Noor Bank", and was renamed to "Al Safa" in November 2020.[4] It is located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the major junction with Al Manara Street.[5] Nearby are Al Quoz Bus Station, Kite Beach, Oasis Mall, and the Times Square Centre.[4] As well as Al Quoz, surrounding neighbourhoods include the eponymous Al Safa itself and Umm Suqeim. The station is close to a number of bus routes.[6]
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Proposed: Purple Line, Blue Line |
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