Centerpoint Metro Station was previously known as Rashidiya Metro Station. It represents the Red Line Dubai Metro’s eastern terminus. This metro station also acts as a significant transport hub for commuters and travelers in the area of Rashidiya. Rashidiya was renamed in 2021. It is strategically situated adjacent to Dubai International Airport. It is to the west of the Mirdif area, making it a key access point for residents as well as visitors.
Rashidiya Metro Station Key Features
Location: Airport Road, Al Rashidiya, Dubai, UAE
Metro Line: Red Line (Eastern terminus)
Started: 2009
Fare Zone: 5
Station Code: 11
Accessibility and Facilities
Park-and-Ride
The station offers a park-and-ride facility with around 2,700 parking spaces. It is free for Dubai Metro passengers with a Nol card. If public transport is not used, parking charges apply.
Facilities
The station provides various features, including:
Ticket office and machines for easy ticket purchasing.
Information desk for assistance.
Convenience stores offering snacks and drinks.
Lifts, escalators, toilets, cycle parking, and a taxi rank.
On-site café located on the walkway to the bus station.
Bus Connections
Rashidiya Bus Station is located close to the metro station. It connects passengers to many bus routes for onward travel.
Cycle Parking
For those who prefer to cycle to the station.
Metro Connectivity
Near Station: Emirates Metro Station.
Red Line Major Spots:
Dubai International Airport, Deira City Centre, Union and BurJuman. Also close to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
Transfers
Green Line can be reached by transfer at Union or BurJuman stations.
Expo 2020
Expo 2020 trains are available from this line directly. For UAE Exchange trains, passengers have to transfer at the Jebel Ali station.
Nearby Attractions:
Shopping and Entertainment:
Bin Sougat Centre: A close shopping center.
City Centre Mirdif: The mall is located 1.4 miles away. It has more than 350 stores, 75 food outlets, VOX Cinemas, and an entertainment zone.
Arabian Center: A place to do shopping again.
VOX Cinemas in City Center Mirdif: A 10-screen cinema located in the mall.
Recreation Facilities and Parks:
Al Rashidiya Park and Nad Shamma Park offer greener areas for rest.
Mushrif Park: A family-friendly park offering recreational activities, which is not far away.
Additional Nearby Sites
Al Rashidiya Police Station, Etihad Mall, Uptown Mirdif, and Al Rashidiya Bus Station.
Helpful Travel Tips
Nol Card: You need one Nol card for traveling cashlessly on metro, buses, and trams.
RTA S’hail App: Download for all information regarding the metro and bus schedules in real-time.
Parking: Don’t forget to validate your Nol card when leaving the park-and-ride car park.
With its excellent location and a wide range of facilities, Centrepoint Metro Station is not merely a vital transportation hub for commuters every day but also a gateway to several attractions and shopping destinations nearby.