Al Fardan Exchange station
Line R · Centrepoint ↔ Expo 2020 / Life Pharmacy
Al Fardan Exchange — overview
Al Fardan Exchange is a Dubai Metro station on the Red Line. Al Sufouh area; close to Knowledge Park and Media City. Formerly named Nakheel.
Al Fardan Exchange station facts
Sources: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata, 6 September 2026.
Nearby attractions and places
Surface transport connections
Facilities across the network
These are the things the RTA publishes for the whole Dubai Metro, not for this station in particular. Anything we can only say about Al Fardan Exchange is in the facts above.
Other stations on Red Line
How far is Al Fardan Exchange from each station?
Counted along the line’s station order. We give stops rather than minutes: the RTA’s open timetable feed has expired, and this site does not use it for travel times.
Frequently asked questions
Al Fardan Exchange opened on 15 October 2010, according to the date recorded in Wikidata and OpenStreetMap. The RTA opened several other stations the same day.
Yes: Nakheel (2010–2020), Al Khail (2020–2025). Dubai sells the naming rights to its metro stations, so the name on the platform changes with the sponsor.
Al Fardan Exchange follows the standard Dubai Metro operating hours: from 05:00 Monday–Saturday (08:00 Sunday) until midnight (or 01:00 Friday night). Check the RTA Dubai app for live information.
Al Fardan Exchange is served by the R on the Dubai Metro. See the line page for the full route.
Every Dubai Metro station is fully step-free with lifts and escalators from street to platform. Tactile floor surfaces and visual displays support visually and hearing-impaired passengers.
Folding bicycles and prams are allowed at all times. Standard bicycles are allowed only outside peak hours (06:30–09:30 and 14:30–18:30 weekdays).
You need a Nol travel card. Buy or top up at any station ticket vending machine, or use the RTA Dubai app. Single rides cost AED 3–7.5 depending on the number of zones.