The station opened as part of the Green Line on 9 September 2011.[5] Like most Dubai Metro stations, it is above ground level. It is located on Al Nahda Street between Al Qusais and Al Twar. It is approximately 1/2 mile from the entrance of the eponymous Dubai Airport Free Zone.[6] The station is also close to a number of bus routes. The station is close to Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.[7]