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As one of two interchange points between the Green and Red Lines, Union station is one of the most complex stations of the Dubai Metro. Spanning 25,000 square metres (269,098 sq ft), it is the largest underground station in the world. Both lines utilise a side platform setup with two tracks
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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
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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.
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each; the Green Line tracks approach the station from the west below Al Maktoum Road and turn northwards underneath
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Sheik Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Metro Green Line open to public today
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Railway stations in the United Arab Emirates opened in 2009
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Index


Metro Station

Al Rigga
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
25°15′58″N 55°18′50″E / 25.26611°N 55.31389°E / 25.26611; 55.31389
Dubai Metro
Green Line
Red Line

RTA Dubai
Sharjah
Ajman
Fujairah

Dubai Metro
Baniyas Square
Creek
Green Line
Salah Al Din
Etisalat
BurJuman
Expo 2020
UAE Exchange
Red Line
Al Rigga
Centrepoint
Arabic
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