Al Ras (Dubai Metro)

Al Ras الراس
Line(s)	Green Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Construction
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	23
Fare zone	5
History
Opened	9 September 2011
Services
Preceding station   Dubai Metro   Following station Al Ghubaiba toward Dubai Healthcare City Green Line Palm Deira toward Etisalat

Middle Eastern architecture in the Al Ras station

Al Ras (Arabic: الراس, Arabic pronunciation: [aˈrːaːs]) is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai.

Location

Al Ras station is located in the community of the same name near the entrance to Dubai Creek in the historic centre of Dubai. Among the major points of near the station are the Gold and Spice Souks as well as the Al Ras Public Library.^[1]

History

Al Ras station opened as part of the first portion of the Green Line on 9 September 2011, with trains running from Etisalat to Dubai Healthcare City.^[2]

Station layout

Like most Dubai Metro stations in the city's historic centre, Al Ras lies underground, specifically below Baniyas Road and 103rd Street. Al Ras has two side platforms with two tracks, with tracks curving from underneath Dubai Creek northeasterly towards Palm Deira. Along with its sister station across Dubai Creek to the west, Al Ghubaiba, Al Ras has different theming than most Metro stations. Instead of using the elements of air, water, fire or earth, its design is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern architecture to mirror the surrounding architecture.^[3]

Platform layout

Platform	Line	Destination
Etisalat platform	■Green Line(Up)	For Union, Stadium, Etisalat
Creek platform	■Green Line(Down)	For BurJuman, Dubai Healthcare City, Creek

References

1. Train times and landmarks RTA Retrieved 2013-01-01
2. Dubai ruler inaugurates Metro Green Line The National Retrieved 2013-01-01
3. Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba stations blend heritage Gulf News Retrieved 2013-01-01

Coordinates: 25°16′08″N 55°17′38″E / 25.26889°N 55.29389°E