Deira - Al Rigga - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | |
Deira |
Union station opened on 9 September 2009 (09-09-09) as part of the initial stretch of the Dubai Metro, with Red Line trains running from Rashidiya to Nakheel Harbour and Tower. Union was one of seven intermediate stations to begin service, with additional stations on the Red Line added intermittently over the next year. Exactly two years later, the Green Line began service. The area around the station is known for its extraordinary amount of stray cats. Located in Deira, Union Station lies below Union Square. It is one of the closest metro stations to the central portion of Dubai Creek. As a result of its central location, nearby attractions and points of interest include numerous consulates, Dubai municipal government buildings, Al Ghurair City Mall, and Maktoum Hospital. It is also close to Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai Creek, Twin Towers, and Union Square Bus Station[