Equiti Metro Station: Location, Timings, Exits & Bus Routes
Take the Red Line to R31 and you are at Equiti, an elevated stop on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz. Garmin, the station that carried the Onpassive name until September 2026, is the next stop toward Centrepoint. Mall of the Emirates is the next stop toward Expo 2020 and Life Pharmacy.
The station sits in fare zone 2, opens at 5:00 AM Monday to Saturday and 8:00 AM on Sunday, and has Gold & Diamond Park right beside it. Four feeder routes (F25, F26, F29 and DH1) start outside, linking it to Al Quoz, Al Wasl Road and Dubai Hills.
Directions that mention First Gulf Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank or Umm Al Sheif Metro Station all lead to this same station.
Equiti Metro Station key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Line | Red Line |
| Station code | R31 |
| Fare zone | 2 |
| Structure | Elevated, two side platforms |
| Location | Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz, near the Umm Suqeim Street junction |
| Next station toward Centrepoint | Garmin (formerly Onpassive) |
| Next station toward Expo 2020 & Life Pharmacy | Mall of the Emirates |
| Opened | 15 October 2010 |
| Named Equiti since | 18 April 2022 |
| Payment | nol card or nol red ticket |
| Feeder buses | F25, F26, F29, DH1 |
Where Equiti station is
Equiti stands on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz, close to the junction with Umm Suqeim Street. It serves Al Quoz and Umm Al Sheif, and Gold & Diamond Park is next to the station. The station’s map pin shows which side of Sheikh Zayed Road your route arrives on.
Metro line, code & next stations
Equiti is on the Red Line and carries code R31 on the Dubai Metro map. Trains stop in both directions, and the platform display shows the final destination.
- Toward Centrepoint: Garmin is next, then Business Bay. Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall is three stops on.
- Toward Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy: Mall of the Emirates is next. Sobha Realty and DMCC, further on, are the interchange stops for the Dubai Tram to Dubai Marina.
The Red Line splits into an Expo 2020 branch and a Life Pharmacy branch beyond Equiti, so check the destination on the display before you board a train heading that way.
Garmin took its name on 7 September 2026. Signs, maps and apps switch over through the end of November 2026, so some still show Onpassive until then.
Equiti Metro Station opening hours
Equiti opens at 5:00 AM Monday to Saturday and 8:00 AM on Sunday. It closes at midnight, except on Friday, when the last service runs to 1:00 AM.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM (next day) |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
Hours extend on Eid holidays and for large events such as the Dubai Marathon.
Exits & which side to choose
Equiti has four street exits, split between the two sides of Sheikh Zayed Road.
- One exit leads to the Gold & Diamond Park side.
- Three lead to the opposite side, and one of those heads toward Escape Reality Dubai.
Check the exit signs before you leave the platform level. A wrong-side exit leaves you across the highway from your destination.
Getting to Equiti Metro Station
The Red Line is the fastest way in. A taxi or a walk from Gold & Diamond Park also works, and the feeder buses in the next section cover Al Quoz, Al Wasl Road and Dubai Hills.
By metro
- Tap in with a nol card or a red ticket.
- Board a train toward Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy if you start in Deira, Bur Dubai or Downtown. Board one toward Centrepoint if you start at Mall of the Emirates or on the Marina side.
- Get off at Equiti (R31). It follows Garmin when you travel from Downtown and Mall of the Emirates when you travel from the Marina side.
- Follow the signs to the exit on your side of Sheikh Zayed Road and tap out.
By taxi or ride-hailing
Set Equiti Metro Station as the drop-off and tell the driver which side of Sheikh Zayed Road you need. A taxi rank outside the station serves the trip onward.
On foot
Gold & Diamond Park is next to the station. Walk in through the exit on the park’s side of the highway.
Feeder bus routes from Equiti
Four RTA routes connect the station with nearby areas.
| Route | Runs between | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| F25 | Equiti & Al Quoz Industrial Areas 3 & 4 | Local feeder for the industrial district |
| F26 | Equiti & Garmin station | Runs through Al Quoz |
| F29 | Equiti & Al Wasl Road | Serves Umm Al Sheif |
| DH1 | Equiti & Dubai Hills | Circular route, hourly, flat AED 5 fare |
F25 covers the part of Al Quoz around Grand City Mall and the surrounding warehouse streets.
Buses take nol cards only. Tap into a bus within 30 minutes of leaving the metro and the two legs are charged as one journey.
Fares from Equiti station
Equiti is in fare zone 2, and the fare depends on how many zones your journey crosses.
| Ticket | 1 zone | 2 zones | 3 or more zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver nol card | AED 3 | AED 5 | AED 7.50 |
| Gold nol card | AED 6 | AED 10 | AED 15 |
| Red ticket | AED 4 | AED 6 | AED 8.50 |
The gates do not take cash. Nol cards and red tickets are sold at the station’s ticket machines and ticket office, and a Silver card needs at least AED 7.50 on it to start a trip.
Facilities & accessibility
- Lifts and escalators reach every level, and the fare gates include wide accessible lanes.
- Tactile guidance strips run across the floor for visually impaired passengers.
- The station has toilets, a convenience store, cycle parking and a taxi rank.
- Trains carry general cabins, Gold Class cabins and cabins reserved for women and children.
- Eating, drinking and smoking are banned in stations and on trains.
Places near Equiti station
- Gold & Diamond Park: a jewellery retail complex beside the station and a common stop for buying gold in Dubai.
- Al Quoz: the station serves the district, while the industrial areas further inland are reached by F25 and F26.
- Umm Al Sheif: a residential neighbourhood served by F29.
- Mall of the Emirates: one stop toward Expo 2020, and the closer station for the mall itself.
Station names & naming rights
Equiti has carried four names since it opened, so older maps and directions may use any of them.
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| First Gulf Bank | From opening on 15 October 2010 |
| First Abu Dhabi Bank | After First Gulf Bank merged with NBAD |
| Umm Al Sheif | From 24 November 2020 |
| Equiti | From 18 April 2022 |
Equiti Group, a brokerage firm, holds the naming rights for 10 years from April 2022.
FAQ
What is Equiti Metro Station’s code & fare zone?
Equiti is station R31 on the Red Line and sits in fare zone 2.
Is Equiti the same station as Umm Al Sheif?
Yes. Umm Al Sheif Metro Station was renamed Equiti on 18 April 2022, and First Gulf Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank were its earlier names.
What time does Equiti Metro Station close?
It closes at midnight Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and at 1:00 AM on Friday. On Sunday it opens at 8:00 AM instead of 5:00 AM.
Which stations are next to Equiti?
Garmin is next toward Centrepoint, and Mall of the Emirates is next toward Expo 2020 and Life Pharmacy. Garmin was called Onpassive until September 2026.
Which bus goes from Equiti to Dubai Hills?
DH1 is a circular route between Equiti and Dubai Hills. It runs hourly at a flat AED 5 fare.
Can I pay cash at the Equiti gates?
No. The gates accept a nol card or a red ticket, both sold at the station’s ticket machines and ticket office.
Next steps
- Pick your exit before you tap out: the Gold & Diamond Park side or the opposite side of Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Keep at least AED 7.50 on a Silver nol card, the fare for a journey crossing three or more zones.
- Board toward Centrepoint for Garmin, Business Bay and Downtown, or toward Expo 2020 or Life Pharmacy for Mall of the Emirates and the Marina side.
- Tap onto a feeder bus within 30 minutes of leaving the metro to keep it on the same fare.
