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InsuranceMarket station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 20 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 2 (same as both neighbouring stations) |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Opened | 15 October 2010 |
| Area | Al Barsha |
| Also written as | InsuranceMarket.ae, Insurance Market |
| Arabic name | سوق التأمين |
| Former names | Sharaf DG, Mashreq |
InsuranceMarket first and last train
These are the first and last departures from InsuranceMarket 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 | 5:10 am11:19 pm | 5:10 am12:19 am | 5:10 am11:19 pm | 8:06 am11:18 pm |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:08 am11:34 pm | 5:08 am12:38 am | 5:08 am11:34 pm | 8:09 am11:37 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:04 am11:38 pm | 5:04 am12:34 am | 5:04 am11:38 pm | 8:13 am11:33 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from InsuranceMarket. 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 InsuranceMarket station
- Al Barsha
- Barsha Heights (TECOM)
- Al Sufouh
Exits and entrances
| Seaside | Al Barsha side, via the station footbridge |
|---|
From map listings and local guides, not from RTA (google.com). Exit numbers are signposted in the station; follow the signs to the street or landmark you need.
Closest other metro stations
- Mall of the Emirates (Red Line), 1.2 km in a straight line
- Equiti (Red Line), 2.2 km in a straight line
- Dubai Internet City (Red Line), 2.2 km in a straight line
- Al Fardan Exchange (Red Line), 4.4 km in a straight line
Connections at InsuranceMarket
RTA buses at InsuranceMarket
Routes from RTA changes reported in the press (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 InsuranceMarket
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from InsuranceMarket to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 5 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Airport Terminal 3 | 17 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 1 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Sobha Realty | 3 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Union | 12 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Souq | 14 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is InsuranceMarket station on?
InsuranceMarket is on the Red Line. It is station 20 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from InsuranceMarket?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave InsuranceMarket at 11:19 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:34 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:38 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 12:19 am towards Centrepoint, 12:38 am towards Expo 2020, 12:34 am towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 11:18 pm towards Centrepoint, 11:37 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:33 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave InsuranceMarket?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves InsuranceMarket between 5:04 am and 5:10 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:06 am or later.
What fare zone is InsuranceMarket metro station in?
InsuranceMarket is in Zone 2 (the same zone as the stations on both sides of it; RTA has not published a separate zone for this station). 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 Mashreq metro station?
Mashreq metro station is now called InsuranceMarket. Earlier names: Sharaf DG, Mashreq. Only the name changed; the station, its location and the line are the same.
What is near InsuranceMarket metro station?
Places near InsuranceMarket include Al Barsha, Barsha Heights (TECOM), Al Sufouh. The closest other metro stations are Mall of the Emirates (1.2 km), Equiti (2.2 km), Dubai Internet City (2.2 km).
How do I get from InsuranceMarket to Dubai Airport Terminal 3?
Take the metro from InsuranceMarket to Airport Terminal 3: 17 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 1 October 2026.