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ONPASSIVE Metro Station is a commute-led location page that should rank for station-intent searches while converting them into area, building and transaction-level property exploration.
Station Overview
Onpassive Metro Station is a Red Line Dubai Metro station on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Safa and Al Quoz. Public station guides identify it as station code R29 in Zone 2, with an elevated layout and 2010 opening year. The station was formerly known as Al Safa, and older references may use Noor Bank or Noor Islamic Bank. ONPASSIVE naming rights were announced in 2023, making the station important for current search, property listings and Al Quoz corridor commuters.
Onpassive Metro Station is a Dubai Metro Red Line station on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Safa and Al Quoz, operated by RTA. Public station guides identify it as code R29 in Zone 2, opened in 2010, with ONPASSIVE naming rights announced in 2023 after the Al Safa name. It serves Al Safa, Al Quoz and nearby Sheikh Zayed Road property catchments.
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Quick Facts
- Metro Line
- Red Line
- Station Code
- R29
- Fare Zone
- 2
- Opened
- 2010 (renamed to ONPASSIVE in 2023)
- Feeder Buses
- F15, F20, F26, 21, 110
- Legacy Names
- Al Safa, earlier Noor Bank and Noor Islamic Bank
- Property Layer
- Community Led
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
The catchment table below shows the residential areas and the anchor landmarks most cited as walkable from ONPASSIVE Metro Station, drawn from the brief's editorial research.
Areas and landmarks within reach
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Nearby area | Al Safa |
| Nearby area | Al Quoz |
| Nearby area | Al Manara |
| Nearby area | Umm Al Sheif |
| Nearby area | Meydan road catchment |
| Landmark | Oasis Mall |
| Landmark | Times Square Centre |
| Landmark | Al Quoz industrial and creative districts |
| Landmark | Al Safa |
| Landmark | Sheikh Zayed Road |
Top Buildings and Communities
The catchments below are the property entities most cited as walkable from ONPASSIVE Metro Station, drawn from community led signals. Verify with a direct DLD export before transacting.
Price, rent and yield signal table
| Building / Community | Type | Distance | Signal | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Safa | community | Catchment community served by ONPASSIVE Metro Station. | community-use-case signal | Wider station catchment indicative pricing: indicative AED 1,300–2,000 in mixed Al Safa, Al Quoz and Sheikh Zayed Road catchments; villas vary widely. |
| Al Quoz | community | Catchment community served by ONPASSIVE Metro Station. | community-use-case signal | Wider station catchment indicative pricing: indicative AED 1,300–2,000 in mixed Al Safa, Al Quoz and Sheikh Zayed Road catchments; villas vary widely. |
| Al Manara | community | Catchment community served by ONPASSIVE Metro Station. | community-use-case signal | Wider station catchment indicative pricing: indicative AED 1,300–2,000 in mixed Al Safa, Al Quoz and Sheikh Zayed Road catchments; villas vary widely. |
| Umm Al Sheif | community | Catchment community served by ONPASSIVE Metro Station. | community-use-case signal | Wider station catchment indicative pricing: indicative AED 1,300–2,000 in mixed Al Safa, Al Quoz and Sheikh Zayed Road catchments; villas vary widely. |
| Meydan road catchment | community | Catchment community served by ONPASSIVE Metro Station. | community-use-case signal | Wider station catchment indicative pricing: indicative AED 1,300–2,000 in mixed Al Safa, Al Quoz and Sheikh Zayed Road catchments; villas vary widely. |
Why each catchment matters
- Al Safa: Important to property searchers using ONPASSIVE Metro Station as a starting point for area research near ONPASSIVE Metro Station.
- Al Quoz: Important to property searchers using ONPASSIVE Metro Station as a starting point for area research near ONPASSIVE Metro Station.
- Al Manara: Important to property searchers using ONPASSIVE Metro Station as a starting point for area research near ONPASSIVE Metro Station.
- Umm Al Sheif: Important to property searchers using ONPASSIVE Metro Station as a starting point for area research near ONPASSIVE Metro Station.
- Meydan road catchment: Important to property searchers using ONPASSIVE Metro Station as a starting point for area research near ONPASSIVE Metro Station.
Commuting and Connectivity
The table below summarises how to reach and leave ONPASSIVE Metro Station on foot, by feeder bus and on the metro itself.
Connectivity table
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metro line | Red Line - station code R29 (zone 2) |
| Feeder buses | F15, F20, F26, 21, 110 |
| Commute note | R29 is the station code for Onpassive Metro Station. |
| Commute note | Zone 2 fare rules apply to Onpassive Metro Station. |
| Commute note | Al Safa was Onpassive Metro Station’s former public name. |
| Commute note | ONPASSIVE naming rights were announced during 2023 in Dubai. |
Station Data
Wikipedia-style structured snapshot for ONPASSIVE Metro Station. Verify station-specific train times, naming-rights and operator information with RTA S'hail and the operator before relying on them.
| Official name | ONPASSIVE Metro Station |
|---|---|
| Previous name | Noor Bank, Noor Islamic Bank, Al Safa |
| Naming rights sponsor | ONPASSIVE |
| Naming rights year | 2023 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Operator | Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) |
| First train (weekday) | Dubai Metro Red Line generally starts around 05:00 Monday to Saturday; exact first train varies by direction |
| Last train (weekday) | Dubai Metro Red Line generally runs until midnight Monday to Thursday and Saturday, and later on Friday |
| First train (weekend) | Sunday service generally starts around 08:00 |
| Last train (weekend) | Friday service generally runs until about 01:00 the next day; Sunday until midnight |
Data confidence: Medium — Public metro station references confirm Red Line, code R29, Zone 2, 2010 opening and 2023 ONPASSIVE naming-rights change. Exact first and last train times vary by direction and RTA updates.
Who Should Live Here?
ONPASSIVE Metro Station suits a specific buyer and renter profile based on its catchment, price band and commute reach. Use the signals below to decide whether the station fits your shortlist.
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- Where is Onpassive Metro Station located?
- What areas does Onpassive Metro Station serve?
- When did Onpassive Metro Station open?
Quick decision facts
- R29 is the station code for Onpassive Metro Station.
- Zone 2 fare rules apply to Onpassive Metro Station.
- Al Safa was Onpassive Metro Station’s former public name.
- ONPASSIVE naming rights were announced during 2023 in Dubai.
- Oasis Mall sits near the Onpassive station catchment.
- Equiti Metro Station is the adjacent westbound Red Line stop.
Nearby Stations
The closest priority stations on the same Dubai Metro line (or interchange line, where applicable). Each link opens the station's own property guide.
Nearby stations on the network
| Direction | Line | Station | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| previous | Red Line | Business Bay | R26 |
| next | Red Line | Equiti | R31 |
What to Check Before You Buy or Rent
- Do not invent DLD transaction data where only community-level evidence exists.
- Use community-led property entities for villa or low-rise catchments.
- Separate building averages, community averages and rent signals clearly.
References
PropertyWiki is independent and not affiliated with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. Station codes, fares and bus routes can change - confirm with the RTA before travel, and verify all property prices with a direct DLD export before transacting.