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Next stations from Equiti
Equiti station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 18 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 2 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 15 October 2010 |
| Area | Umm Al Sheif / Al Barsha |
| Also written as | Equity |
| Arabic name | إكويتي |
| Former names | First Gulf Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Umm Al Sheif |
Equiti first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Equiti in each direction, from RTA's official station timetable. The last train from a station is often well before midnight, especially towards the far end of the line.
| Direction | Mon–Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| towards Centrepoint | 5:00 am11:23 pm | 5:00 am12:23 am | 5:00 am11:23 pm | 8:02 am11:22 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:04 am11:30 pm | 5:04 am12:34 am | 5:04 am11:30 pm | 8:05 am11:33 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:00 am11:34 pm | 5:00 am12:30 am | 5:00 am11:34 pm | 8:09 am11:29 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Equiti. The highlighted column is today in Dubai. Source: RTA Dubai Metro station timetable; times follow station clocks and change on holidays and special events.
Holiday changes and peak frequencies are on the Dubai Metro timings page.
What is near Equiti station
- Umm Al Sheif
- Al Barsha
- Al Manara
- Sheikh Zayed Road
Closest other metro stations
- Mall of the Emirates (Red Line), 1.0 km in a straight line
- InsuranceMarket (Red Line), 2.2 km in a straight line
- Garmin (Red Line), 3.8 km in a straight line
- Dubai Internet City (Red Line), 4.4 km in a straight line
Connections at Equiti
RTA buses at Equiti
Routes from the station reference list (source), updated with RTA route changes announced up to 2026. Bus routes change often: confirm the stop and timetable in the S'hail app before travelling.
Fares from Equiti
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Equiti to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 3 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 15 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 1 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 5 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 10 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 12 | 1 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
Plan a journey from Equiti
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Equiti station on?
Equiti is on the Red Line. It is station 18 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Equiti?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Equiti at 11:23 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:30 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:34 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 12:23 am towards Centrepoint, 12:34 am towards Expo 2020, 12:30 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:22 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:33 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:29 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Equiti?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Equiti between 5:00 am and 5:04 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:02 am or later.
What fare zone is Equiti metro station in?
Equiti is in Zone 2. A trip inside one zone costs AED 3 with a Silver nol card, two adjacent zones AED 5 and more than two zones AED 7.50.
What is the new name of Umm Al Sheif metro station?
Umm Al Sheif metro station is now called Equiti. Earlier names: First Gulf Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Umm Al Sheif. Only the name changed; the station, its location and the line are the same.
What is near Equiti metro station?
Places near Equiti include Umm Al Sheif, Al Barsha, Al Manara, Sheikh Zayed Road. The closest other metro stations are Mall of the Emirates (1.0 km), InsuranceMarket (2.2 km), Garmin (3.8 km).
How do I get from Equiti to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from Equiti to Airport Terminal 3: 15 stops with no change of train. The estimated fare with a Silver nol card is AED 7.50. Use the journey planner on this page for step-by-step directions.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 3 November 2026.