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With 2025 marking yet another phase of changes for Dubai’s rail network, staying up to date with the latest RTA station updates is essential for daily commuters and visitors alike. In this Dubai transport guide, we break down all the metro station renaming that has taken place on both the Red and Green Lines this year, plus a look ahead at the upcoming Blue Line. Whether you are planning your route on the Dubai Metro 2025 map or simply curious about new station identities, here’s everything you need to know.

Why Are Stations Being Renamed?

Since launching its naming-rights programme in 2009, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with private companies to brand high-traffic metro stops. These long-term agreements boost corporate visibility while generating revenue for network expansion and maintenance. For riders, it means familiar station names can change, and it is necessary to be aware of these changes for ease of commute. 

Full List of 2025 Renamed Stations

The Unique Life Pharmacy Metro Station

• Date of Change: May 5, 2025

• Location: Ground-level stop in Jebel Ali Free Zone on the Red Lin

• Significance: Only at-grade station in the entire network, serving industrial and residential zones.

• Naming Deal: 10-year rights agreement with Life Pharmacy.

How to Navigate the Renamed Network

Update Your Apps and Maps

Ensure your transport apps are updated to reflect the new station names. This is especially important on the Dubai Metro 2025 map.

Watch for Signage Changes

On-platform displays and in-train announcements now use the new names, but some older wayfinding signs may take weeks to replace.

Learn Key Pairings

For instance, “Mashreq” is now “InsuranceMarket.ae”; if you frequent the Business Bay area, memorise both names to avoid confusion.

Ask Staff or Fellow Riders

Dubai Metro staff and regular commuters are quick to help, especially during the initial transition period.

Interchange and Tram Connectivity

• Burjuman and Union remain the two main interchange stations between the Red and Green Lines.

• DMCC and Sobha Realty each link directly with the Dubai Tram network, part of this comprehensive Dubai transport guide.