Creek (Dubai Metro)
Creek is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai, UAE. It serves as the western terminus of the line. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is in close proximity to the station.
History
The station officially opened on 1 March 2014. The Green Line was initially designed to terminate at Dubai Healthcare City, but an extension was added to Dubai Creek via Al Jadaf metro station. According to Gulf News in 2014, there is a plan to further extend the Green Line to Academic City and to connect to Silicon Oasis and International City area.
On November 24, 2023, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, approved the Blue Line Metro Project and the Line will be extended from Creek to Academic City via Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Ras Al Khor, International City and Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Station Layout
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The Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station close to the Creek metro station is run by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, operating ferries on Dubai Creek itself. This includes an Abra boat service across the Creek to the [Dubai Dubai Festival City|Festival City Mall|mall] at Dubai Festival City. This Connection transfers to Creek The first marine transport line operates between Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Festival City on weekends where the second marine route connects Dubai Creek Harbour to both Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station and Al Khor Metro Station. This route is part of Dubai's expanding marine transportation network, designed to offer convenient and scenic alternatives for commuting across the city. By linking key areas like Dubai Creek Harbour with other transportation hubs such as Al Jaddaf and Al Khor Metro Station, the route aims to enhance connectivity, ease congestion on the roads, and provide residents and tourists with more diverse travel options.