The RTA announced on 18th March 2025 that Al Khail metro station has been renamed Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station.
The name change will be reflected on signage and digital branding from April onwards, with the final changes being updated by June 2025.
The RTA often changes the names of metro stations depending on who has bid for that station name. The new branding takes effect for a number of years, depending on how long the company has signed up for.
There have been a number of changes in recent years and stations will continue to change names. Check out the Dubai Metro Map for the latest update. We endeavour to keep the map up to date as much as possible.
Al Khail station is positioned between Dubai Internet City station and Sobha Realty station.
From the RTA website:
Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO at Al Fardan Exchange, stated: “We are proud to partner with RTA to secure the naming rights for a key station in Dubai’s Metro system. As a company with deep roots in Emirati heritage and a forward-looking vision for the future, we see this partnership as a perfect reflection of our values. Public transportation is the lifeline of any modern city, and Dubai’s metro system is a testament to the emirate’s innovative approach to urban mobility.”
“At Al Fardan Exchange, our mission has always been to empower individuals by providing seamless financial solutions. With millions of commuters relying on the metro daily, this partnership allows us to further support and engage with our customers in a meaningful way. We look forward to working closely with RTA to enhance the passenger experience while strengthening our connection to the community we have proudly served for generations,” he mentioned.