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UAE Exchange (Arabic: مركز الإمارات العربية المتحدة للصرافة; previously called Jebel Ali[1][2]) is a rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

UAE Exchange مركز الإمارات العربية المتحدة للصرافة
General information
Location	Dubai United Arab Emirates
Coordinates	24.97759°N 55.09108°E / 24.97759; 55.09108
Line(s)	Red Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	RTA Dubai  99  Jebel Ali Stn - UAE Exchange Stn
Construction
Disabled access	Yes
History
Opened	March 2011; 11 years ago (2011-03)
Previous names	Jebel Ali
Services
Preceding station Dubai Metro Following station Terminus Red Line Danube towards Centrepoint

History

The station was inaugurated in March 2011 and was expected to handle over 4,000 passengers daily. It was the last stop on the Red Line until May 31, 2021, and has a total handling capacity of 11,000 passengers per direction. It is the only metro station that is built on the ground, and is not elevated or underground.[3]

The station was previously called Jebel Ali, before it was renamed in June 30, 2015 to UAE Exchange following an agreement between Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and UAE Exchange. The naming agreement was inked as part of RTA's rebranding strategy.[1]

The station is located next to another auxiliary depot used by the Dubai Metro. This is the second depot in Dubai Metro apart from the major depot at Rashidiya located near the Centrepoint Station, the last station on the other side of the Red Line and another depot located near the Etisalat metro station at the northern terminus of the Green Line.

Location

The station is located in Jebel Ali, and mainly serves employees working and living in the industrial zone of Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA).

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