Dubai Metro Station Renames 2025: What Commuters Should Know

Dubai’s RTA continues its station naming rights program, partnering with brands to rename key Metro stations across the Red and Green Lines—updates commuters should know for 2025.

Confirmed Station Name Changes in 2025

• March: Al Khail → Al Fardan Exchange
• April: GGICO → Al Garhoud
• May: UAE Exchange → Life Pharmacy
• July: Jebel Ali → National Paints

Other Rebranded Stations

• Mashreq → InsuranceMarket.ae; Al Safa → Onpassive; Umm Al Sheif → Equiti
• Al Rashidiya → Centrepoint; Al Jafiliya → Max
• Dubai Marina → Sobha Realty; JLT → DMCC
• Green Line: Palm Deira → Gold Souq; Al Fahidi → Sharaf DG; Etisalat → e& Metro Station

Why the Changes?

Since 2009, the naming rights initiative has let brands gain visibility while supporting RTA investment through public–private partnership.

What Commuters Need to Know

• Old names may still appear on some maps/apps/announcements during transition.
• RTA is progressively updating signage, digital platforms, and in-train announcements.

Always check the latest RTA apps and signage before traveling as the system updates roll out.