Dubai RTA bus guide: How to travel using public buses in Dubai
- Dubai Bus Station Map
- Plan Your Journey
- Dubai Bus Fares
- List of Dubai RTA Bus Routes
- Rules for Using Public Buses in Dubai
- FAQs
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has established an advanced public transport network in Dubai. You can easily navigate the entire city by using the Dubai Metro, the Dubai Bus service, or any other public transport mode. Today, we look at the RTA Dubai bus service, timings, bus routes, fares, etc.
ABOUT THE DUBAI BUS
The RTA operates more than 1,500 public buses, including metro lines, inter-city routes and fast lines. Dubai bus service serves 17 fully equipped bus stations and over 2,000 bus stops. There are 170 double-decker buses, 935 standard buses, 339 articulated buses and special metro links.
All RTA-approved vehicles are air-conditioned and feature informative screens for displaying bus stop details and general notifications. These buses are fully equipped for People of Determination, with dedicated entrances and wheelchair-accessible spaces. You will also hear audible alerts with corresponding flashing lights signalling when the doors open and close.
Apart from the Dubai Bus, RTA offers the Dubai Bus on Demand service – a pooling service for groups of up to six people
Dubai Bus Station List
The two main Dubai bus stations are Al Ghubaiba and Gold Souq. You can find bus stops and stations across the city, even outside metro stations.
RTA bus routes serve the following stations:
- Abu Hail
- Al Ghubaiba
- Al Sabkha
- Ibn Battuta
- Mall of Emirates
- Gold Souq
- Al Qusais
- Al Rashidiya
- Al Satwa
- Hatta
Many bus stations have NOL top-up machines and facilities like cafeterias and vending machines to facilitate commuters.
Dubai Bus Station Map
HOW TO PLAN YOUR JOURNEY ON A DUBAI BUS?
Step 1: Locate the closest bus stop or bus station with S’hail
The first step is to locate the bus route serving your destination using approved RTA Apps like S’hail. You can also find the RTA bus timings on the app.
#Shail app helps you plan your journey via #PublicBuses in advance to make it easier. You can also track bus locations and routes for easy transportation without delay.#RTA #Dubai
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- Open S’hail app on your phone
- Tap ‘Plan’ and enter your starting point and the final destination
- Check all possible route options and details like the journey time and the cost
- Select the preferred route to know where the bus stops are located
Sometimes, the Dubai Metro may be the quickest way to reach your destination. So, evaluate all options before selecting one.
You can even refer to the Dubai Bus Routes List below to plan your journey efficiently.
Step 2: Get your NOL card ready
After locating the stop and the route, the next step is getting yourself a nol card.
Like the Dubai Metro, all RTA buses have nol card scanners at the entrance. When you enter the bus, you must place your card on these scanners to pay the RTA Dubai bus fare.
Nol cards must be valid and have a minimum purse value of AED 7.50. This has been established to ensure passengers do not run out of purse value when travelling by bus.
If you don’t have a nol card or your balance is less than AED 7.50, you will be denied entry on the bus. Remember, a public Dubai bus does not sell nol cards or have a top-up card machine. You must buy/top up your nol cards from any metro station in Dubai.
Some bus stops do have card top-up machines. However, these are only available at select locations. To avoid disappointments, buy or check your nol card balance before travelling by the RTA buses.
If you are a #nol card user, #RTA provides many features through the #nolPay app that enables you to manage your card easily, in addition to filling and checking your balance at any time and from anywhere!
The app is available on App Store, Google Play, or Huawei AppGallery. pic.twitter.com/WT3ZRSz7F5— RTA (@rta_dubai) July 10, 2022
Step 3: Board the bus
Once you’ve got your route set and nol card ready, it’s time to head to the bus stop and board the bus. The RTA has made it easy for the public to identify RTA buses with distinct signage and colours. The regular buses are red and white, while the feeder buses are blue and white. They also feature electronic signage on the bus’s front and back, which displays the bus number and route.
Bus stops in Dubai are also easily identifiable – look out for the RTA signboards or air-conditioned bus stops.
Rules to remember:
- Always stay out of the bus stopping area.
- Always signal the bus to stop.
- Don’t approach the door until the driver opens it, allowing you to board.
- You should always board the bus through the front door and get off from the rear. Women and children can also use the front door to get off the bus.
- Do not argue with the bus driver.
- Avoid playing loud music/audio on the bus.
- Don’t leave the bus until the vehicle comes to a complete halt.
- Heavy luggage, pets, noisy/musical instruments and hazardous objects are prohibited inside the bus.
DUBAI BUS FARES
You can use your Red, Silver, Gold or Personalised nol card for fare payment based on your needs and preferences. Please remember that the ticket price for the Dubai bus depends on your choice of nol card. The Dubai bus fares are also dependent on the zones. The more zones you cross, the higher your resulting bus fare.
Here’s the Dubai bus price breakdown, depending on your crossed zones.
Type of nol Card | Within 1 Zone | 2 Adjacent Zones | More than 2 Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Card | Within 1 Zone AED 3 | 2 Adjacent Zones AED 5 | More than 2 Zones AED 7.5 |
| Gold Card | Within 1 Zone AED 6 | 2 Adjacent Zones AED 10 | More than 2 Zones AED 15 |
| Personal Card | Within 1 Zone AED 3 | 2 Adjacent Zones AED 5 | More than 2 Zones AED 7.5 |
| Red Ticket | Within 1 Zone AED 4 | 2 Adjacent Zones AED 6 | More than 2 Zones AED 8.5 |
DUBAI BUS ROUTES LIST
Seven Dubai bus routes service the city, each connecting to the main bus stations mentioned above. See the RTA bus route list for the complete bus service list.
Dubai RTA Announces Bus Route Changes Starting August 30th
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is making changes to improve your daily commute. Here’s what you need to know:
New Routes
- F39: Etisalat Bus Station ↔ Oud Al Muteena Roundabout
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- F40: Etisalat Bus Station ↔ Mirdif, Street 78
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- F58: Al Khail Metro Station ↔ Dubai Internet City
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- F59: Dubai Internet City Metro Station ↔ Dubai Knowledge Village
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Route Changes
- Route 21 becomes:
- 21A: Al Quoz Clinical Pathology Services → Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
- 21B: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station → Al Quoz Clinical Pathology Services
- Route 61D merges with Route 66
- Route 95 merges with Route 95A
- New path: Veneto, Jebel Ali Waterfront → Parco Hypermarket (covers Jebel Ali Industrial Area)
- Route 6 now runs from Oud Metha Metro Station to Dubai Healthcare City
- Route 99 now covers JAFZA One
- Route F31 adds new stops in The Greens
- Route F45 adds new stops in Al Furjan
- Route F54 removes JAFZA One stop
- Intercity Route E700 now starts from Etisalat Bus Station instead of Union Bus Station
Express Bus Routes
These routes generally have fewer stops in central areas, allowing passengers to reach their destination quickly.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID 13B | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Qusais Bus Station |
Route ID 91A | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Jebel Ali Bus Station |
Route ID X02 | Starts from Union Square Bus Station | Ends at Al Satwa |
Route ID X13 | Starts from LuLu Village | Ends at Al Satwa Bus Station |
Route ID X22 | Starts from Al Qusais Ind’l Area | Ends at Business Bay MS |
Route ID X23 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at International City |
Route ID X25 | Starts from Al Karama Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Outsource City |
Route ID X28 | Starts from LuLu Village | Ends at Dubai Internet City MS |
Route ID X64 | Starts from Al Baraha Bus Stn | Ends at Ras Al Khor |
Route ID X92 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Investment Park 1 |
Route ID X94 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Investment Park 1 |
Feeder Bus Routes
These routes begin their journey from the Dubai Metro stations and connect to the rest of the city. Buses that travel through these routes are prefixed with an ‘F’ and are blue.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID F1 | Starts from Union MS | Ends at Al Baraha |
Route ID F2 | Starts from Etisalat MS | Ends at Al Muhaisnah 4 |
Route ID F3 | Starts from Centrepoint Metro Bus Station Gate 9 | Ends at Mirdiff West |
Route ID F4 | Starts from GGICO MS | Ends at Sabkha, Turnoff |
Route ID F5 | Starts from Centrepoint Metro Bus Station | Ends at Mizhar 1 |
Route ID F6 | Starts from Centrepoint Metro Bus Station | Ends at Al Rashidiya |
Route ID F7 | Starts from Etisalat MS | Ends at Al Qusais DM Housing |
Route ID F8 | Starts from Dubai Festival City | Ends at Al Nahda 2 |
Route ID F9 | Starts from Al Jafiliya Bus Stn (Dubai Frame) | Ends at Al Wasl Park |
Route ID F10 | Starts from Centrepoint Metro Bus Station Gate 2 | Ends at Dubai Safari Park |
Route ID F11 | Starts from Financial Center MS | Ends at Al Satwa |
Route ID F12 | Starts from Max MS | Ends at Al Wasl Park |
Route ID F13 | Starts from Dubai Mall MS | Ends at The Dubai Mall |
Route ID F14 | Starts from Business Bay 2 Bus Stn | Ends at Business Bay MS |
Route ID F15 | Starts from ONPASSIVE MS | Ends at Al Qouz Ind’l Area 2 |
Route ID F16 | Starts from ONPASSIVE MS | Ends at Al Qouz, New Housing |
Route ID F17 | Starts from ONPASSIVE MS | Ends at Al Khail Gate |
Route ID F18 | Starts from Oud Metha MS | Ends at Lamcy Plaza |
Route ID F19A | Starts from Bay Square | Ends at Business Bay 2 Bus Stn |
Route ID F19B | Starts from Business Bay 2 Bus Stn | Ends at Bay Square |
Route ID F20 | Starts from Business Bay MS | Ends at ONPASSIVE MS, Close to Al Wasl Road |
Route ID F21 | Starts from Al Nahda MS | Ends at Al Nahda 2 |
Route ID F22 | Starts from Stadium MS | Ends at Qusais Ind’l Area 2 |
Route ID F23 | Starts from Stadium MS | Ends at Al Nahda Terminus |
Route ID F23A | Starts from Stadium MS | Ends at Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 |
Route ID F24 | Starts from Stadium MS | Ends at Qusais Ind’l area 3 |
Route ID F25 | Starts from Equiti Metro Bus Stop Landside | Ends at Al Qouz Ind’l Area 3 & 4 |
Route ID F26 | Starts from ONPASSIVE MS | Ends at Equiti MS |
Route ID F27 | Starts from Al Jafiliya Bus Stn | Ends at Al Satwa |
Route ID F28 | Starts from Emirates Tower MS | Ends at Satwa |
Route ID F30 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at Dubai Studio City |
Route ID F31 | Starts from Dubai Internet City MS | Ends at The Meadows East |
Route ID F32 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at Mudon |
Route ID F33 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at Al Barsha-3 |
Route ID F34 | Starts from DIC MS | Ends at Dubai Production City |
Route ID F35 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at The Greens |
Route ID F36 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at Arjan |
Route ID F37 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at Sports City |
Route ID F41 | Starts from Business Bay MS | Ends at Coral Tower |
Route ID F43 | Starts from Ibn Battuta MS | Ends at Discovery Gardens |
Route ID F44 | Starts from Energy MS | Ends at Jebel Ali Gardens |
Route ID F45 | Starts from Al Furjan | Ends at Discovery Gardens |
Route ID F46 | Starts from Ibn Battuta MS | Ends at DIP 2 |
Route ID F47 | Starts from Danube MS | Ends at Dubai Investment Park MS |
Route ID F48 | Starts from Danube MS | Ends at DIP 2 |
Route ID F49 | Starts from Danube MS | Ends at Jebel Ali Industrial Area |
Route ID F50 | Starts from DIP MS | Ends at DIP, closer to Gulf News |
Route ID F51 | Starts from DIP MS | Ends at DIP 1 |
Route ID F53 | Starts from Danube MS | Ends at Dubai Industrial City |
Route ID F54 | Starts from Danube MS | Ends at JAFZA South |
Route ID F55 | Starts from Ibn Battuta MS | Ends at EXPO 2020 Metro Station |
Route ID F56 | Starts from DIC MS | Ends at Al Khail MS |
Route ID F60 | Starts from Centrepoint Metro Bus Station | Ends at Downtown Mirdiff Gate |
Route ID F61 | Starts from Centrepoint Metro Bus Station | Ends at Al Warqa’a |
Route ID F70 | Starts from Oud Metha Bus Stn | Ends at Dubai Museum |
Route ID F81 | Starts from Al Qusais Ind’l Area Terminus 1 | Ends at Al Nahda MS |
Note:
- F29 is a new metro link bus service from Equiti Metro Station (North Side) to Al Wasl Road. Buses will run every 20 minutes.
- F62 route will be extended to include Dubai Festival City and Al Garhoud.
- Routes F19A and F19B will now pass through Business Bay Metro Bus Stop South 2.
- RTA has added two new circular routes: DH1 between Dubai Hills and Equiti Metro Station and DA2 between DAMAC Hills and Dubai Studio City.
- RTA is launching F63 on 29 November 2024 to connect Al Ras Metro Station to Union Bus Station via Al Khaleej Street and Naif Street.
Night Bus Routes
These two exclusive bus routes operate in the evenings every hour from 09:00 pm to 05:00 am the next day. The night buses in Dubai include the N30, which departs from Dragon Mart 2 at Dubai International City and travels to Dubai International Airport (Terminal 2) via Centrepoint Metro Station. The other is N55, which departs from the Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and travels to the new Al Maktoum International Airport.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID N30 | Starts from Dragon Mart 2 | Ends at Airport Terminal 2 |
Route ID N55 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Ends at AMI Airport |
Intercity Bus Routes
Buses like the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus and Dubai to Al Ain bus are part of the intercity bus routes. This segment also includes Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah and Hatta bus routes. Intercity buses from Dubai are prefixed with an ‘E’.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID E16 | Starts from Al Sabkha Bus Station | Ends at Hatta Bus Station |
Route ID E100 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Abu Dhabi CBS |
Route ID E101 | Starts from Ibn Battuta MS | Ends at Abu Dhabi, Central Bus Station |
Route ID E201 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Ain Bus Station |
Route ID E303 | Starts from Union Square MS | Ends at Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station |
Route ID E306 | Starts from Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station |
Route ID E307 | Starts from Deira City Center Bus Station | Ends at Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station |
Route ID E315 | Starts from Etisalat MS | Ends at Sharjah, Al Muwailah |
Route ID E400 | Starts from Union Square MS | Ends at Ajman Bus Station |
Route ID E411 | Starts from Etisalat MS | Ends at Ajman Bus Station |
Route ID E700 | Starts from Union Square MS | Ends at Fujairah Bus Station |
Those looking to travel to Sharjah can opt for E307A, which departs from Abu Hail Bus Station 6 to Al Jubail Bus Station.
RTA presently operates a convenient bus route – H02 ‘Hatta Express‘ between Dubai and Hatta. The bus departs from the Dubai Mall Bus Station every two hours from 07:00 am to 07:00 pm, costing AED 25 per ride. This daily express route serves the main Hatta Bus Station.
Once you reach the scenic venue, take advantage of RTA’s Hatta Hop on Hop off route H04. This circular route covers four landmarks: Hatta Wadi Hub, Hatta Hill Park, Hatta Dam, and the Heritage Village, passing through Hatta Souq. The shuttle departs every 30 minutes and costs AED 2 per stop. You can use the circular shuttle route daily from 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.
Urban Bus Routes
These regular RTA buses have multiple stops and are a good choice for city travel.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID 5 | Starts from Abu Hail Metro Station | Ends at Union Square Bus Station |
Route ID 6 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Healthcare City |
Route ID 7 | Starts from Al Quoz, Bus Station | Ends at Al Satwa |
Route ID 8 | Starts from Al Baraha Bus Station | Ends at Ibn Battuta Metro Station |
Route ID 9 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Business Bay Metro Station |
Route ID 10 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Quox Bus Station |
Route ID 11 | Starts from Al Rashadiya Bus Station | Ends at Al Awir Immigration |
Route ID 12 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Quoz Bus Station |
Route ID 13 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Qusais DM Housing |
Route ID 13A | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Qusais Bus Station |
Route ID 13D | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Qusais Bus Station |
Route ID 14 | Starts from Oud Metha Bus Station | Ends at Safa Terminus |
Route ID 15 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Khail Gate |
Route ID 16 | Starts from Rashadiya Metro Station | Ends at Awir CMC |
Route ID 17 | Starts from Al Sabka Bus Station | Ends at Muhaisnah 4, Wasl Oasis 2 |
Route ID 18 | Starts from Al Nahda 1 | Ends at Muhaisnah 4 |
Route ID 19 | Starts from Al Nahda 1 | Ends at Al Qusais |
Route ID 20A | Starts from Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 | Ends at Al Warsan 3 |
Route ID 20B | Starts from Al Warsan 3 | Ends at Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 |
Route ID 21 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Quoz Industrial Area-4 |
Route ID 22 | Starts from Deira City Center Bus Station | Ends at Al Nahda 1 |
Route ID 23 | Starts from Oud Metha Bus Stn | Ends at Al Nahda 1 |
Route ID 24 | Starts from Al Nahda 2 | Ends at Dubai Festival City |
Route ID 25 | Starts from Rashadiya Metro Stati9on | Ends at Gold Souq Bus Station |
Route ID 26 | Starts from Oud Metha Bus Station | Ends at Business Bay 2 Bus Station |
Route ID 27 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Mall |
Route ID 28 | Starts from Dubai Mall | Ends at Oud Metha Bus Station |
Route ID 29 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Mall |
Route ID 30 | Starts from Dubai Mall Metro Station | Ends at Dubai Mall |
Route ID 31 | Starts from Airport Terminal 2 | Ends at Oud Al Mateena |
Route ID 32C | Starts from Al Qusais Bus Station | Ends at Al Satwa Bus Station |
Route ID 33 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Qusais Bus Station |
Route ID 34 | Starts from Etisalat Metro Station | Ends at Al Khawaneej 2 |
Route ID 36A | Starts from Silicon Oasis | Ends at Etisalat Metro Station |
Route ID 36B | Starts from Etisalat Metro Station | Ends at Silicon Oasis |
Route ID 43 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 |
Route ID 44 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Ends at Al Rashadiya Bus Station |
Route ID 50 | Starts from International City Bus Station | Ends at Business Bay 2 Bus Station |
Route ID 51 | Starts from Al Khail Gate | Ends at Business Bay Metro Station |
Route ID 53 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at International City Bus Station |
Route ID 55 | Starts from Al Satwa Bus Station | Ends at International City |
Route ID 56 | Starts from Danube Metro | Ends at DWC, Staff Village |
Route ID 61 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Ras Al Khor Samari Residence |
Route ID 61D | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Nad Al Shiba Clinic |
Route ID 62 | Starts from Al Qusais Industrial Area 5 | Ends at Ras Al Khor Vegetable Market |
Route ID 63E | Starts from Al Qusais Bus Stn – | Ends at Al Quoz Bus Station |
Route ID 64 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Ras Al Khor |
Route ID 66 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Faqa |
Route ID 67 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Dubai Endurance CIty |
Route ID 68 | Starts from Lehbab First Park | Ends at Al Lisaly |
Route ID 77 | Starts from Baniyas Metro Station | Ends at Al Garhoud, RTA HQ |
Route ID 81 | Starts from Dubai Mall | Ends at MOE Metro Station |
Route ID 83 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Al Khail MS |
Route ID 84 | Starts from Al Khail Gate | Ends at Jumeirah Beach Residence Station |
Route ID 88 | Starts from Deira City Center Station | Ends at Dubai Internet City MS |
Route ID 91 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Jebel Ali Bus Station |
Route ID 93 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at MOE MS |
Route ID 95 | Starts from Al Baraha Bus Station | Ends at Jebel Ali Waterfront Labour Camp |
Route ID 95A | Starts from Ibn Battuta Metro Station | Ends at Jebel Ali Waterfront Labour Camp |
Route ID 96 | Starts from Al Quoz Bus Station | Ends at DIP |
Route ID 97 | Starts from Al Qusais Bus Station | Ends at Jebel Ali Industrial Area 7 |
Route ID 98E | Starts from Al Quoz Bus Station | Ends at Al Satwa |
Route ID 99 | Starts from Jebel Ali Bus Station | Ends at UAE Exchange Metro Station |
Route ID 110 | Starts from Onpassive Bus Terminus | Ends at Al Quox Creative |
Route ID 310 | Starts from Al Rashidiya Bus Station | Ends at International City |
Route ID 320 | Starts from Al Rashidiya Bus Station | Ends at Academic City |
Route ID D03 | Starts from Dubai Mall MS | Ends at Dubai Design District |
Route ID DPR1 | Starts from Ibn Battuta MS | Ends at Dubai Parks and Resorts |
Route ID DS1 | Starts from Expo 2020 MS | Ends at Dubai South |
Route ID H03 | Starts from Hatta Bus Station | Ends at Masfut, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital |
Route ID J01 | Starts from MOE MS | Ends at Jumierah Village Circle |
Route ID J02 | Starts from IMPZ | Ends at Mira |
Route ID J03 | Starts from Dubai Studio City | Ends at Damac Hills |
Route ID J04 | Starts from Dubai Studio City | Ends at Remraam |
Route ID JLT1 | Starts from Sobha Realty MS | Ends at JLT, Damas |
Route ID JLT2 | Starts from DMCC MS | Ends at JLT, Silver Tower |
Route ID SH1 | Starts from Dubai Mall MS | Ends at Sobha Hartland |
Route ID SM1 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Souq Al Marfa Deira |
Route ID W20 | Starts from Stadium MS | Ends at Al Mamzar Beach Park |
Route ID YM1 | Starts from UAE Exchange MS | Ends at Yiwu Market |
The new RTA bus Route J05, starting on 29 November 2024, will link Mira Community and Dubai Studio City.
Central Business District (CBD) Bus Routes
Buses with a ‘C’ prefix service Deira and Bur Dubai, also known as Dubai’s Central Business Districts.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID C01 | Starts from Airport Terminal 3 Al | Ends at Satwa Bus Station |
Route ID C03 | Starts from Al Karama Bus Station | Ends at Abu Hail MS |
Route ID C04 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Mohammed bin Rashid Library |
Route ID C05 | Starts from Gold Souq Bus Station | Ends at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station |
Route ID C09 | Starts from Al Satwa Bus Station | Ends at Hor Al Anz East, Qiyadah MS |
Route ID C10 | Starts from Hamriya Port, Control Tower | Ends at Mercato Shopping Mall |
Route ID C15 | Starts from Hamriya Port, Control Tower | Ends at Deira City Center Bus Station |
Route ID C18 | Starts from Shaikh Rashid Colony | Ends at Oud Metha Bus Stn |
Route ID C26 | Starts from Al Wasl Park | Ends at Al Qusais Ind’l Area |
Route ID C28 | Starts from Al Baraha Bus Stn | Ends at Mamzar Beach Park |
Route C15 will be extended to include the Al Mamzar Beach Park bus stop.
Seasonal Bus Routes
These express bus routes are ideal for seasonal attractions such as Dubai Miracle Garden and Global Village. Please remember that these buses only run when the attractions are open.
Route ID | Starts from | Ends at |
|---|---|---|
Route ID 102 | Starts from Centrepoint MS | Ends at Global Village |
Route ID 103 | Starts from Union MS | Ends at Global Village |
Route ID 104 | Starts from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Ends at Global Village |
Route ID 105 | Starts from MOE Metro Station | Ends at Miracle Garden |
Route ID 106 | Starts from MOE Metro Station | Ends at Global Village |
Route ID 107 | Starts from Al Nahda 1 Bus Station | Ends at Global Village |
Route ID 108 | Starts from Satwa Bus Station | Ends at Global Village |
RTA will launch Bus 108 from Satwa Bus Station to Global Village on November 29, 2024, to facilitate visitors. This route will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and during special events. The new RTA bus route will be available from 02:00 pm to 01:00 am at a 60-minute frequency.
RULES FOR USING THE BUS IN DUBAI
CCTV cameras monitor all of the RTA buses in Dubai, and strict rules and regulations are enforced.
Here are the fines you can face when travelling by bus in Dubai.
Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
Violation Not paying the due fare | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Failing to present Nol card | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Third party card usage | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Expired card usage | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Invalid card usage | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Fake card usage | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Selling Nol cards without RTA permit | Fine AED 500 |
Violation Damaging systems, tools or seats of the public transport | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Spitting | Fine AED 100 |
Violation Littering | Fine AED 100 |
Violation Smoking inside the bus | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Carrying hazardous materials | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Consuming alcohol during your journey | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Selling goods and commodities during your journey | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Opening the bus door during travel or parking | Fine AED 100 |
Violation Entering an area for a dedicated group (example: female areas) | Fine AED 100 |
Violation Sleeping in bus shelter | Fine AED 300 |
Violation Distracting the driver | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Standing or sitting in an unauthorised area | Fine AED 200 |
Violation Eating or drinking in prohibited places | Fine AED 100 |
Violation Causing inconvenience to other users | Fine AED 200 |
To know more, read our blog on public transport fines in Dubai.
FAQ
How do I contact RTA Dubai?
For any information, suggestions or complaints about the RTA buses in Dubai, you can call the RTA call centre on 800-9090.
How can I know the bus timings at my stop?
Download RTA’s Journey Planner app – S’hail. It displays real-time updates of bus timings at your chosen stop. You can also refer to the RTA official website for more info.
How do I pay for buses in Dubai?
All fares for public buses in Dubai must be paid using a Dubai nol card with a minimum balance of AED 7.50. Paying the bus driver directly is prohibited.
What are the Dubai bus timings?
RTA bus service remains operational from 04:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m. (the next day). Visit the official RTA website to confirm Dubai bus timing for a specific route.
Where do I buy nol cards?
You can purchase Nol cards from any of the Dubai Metro stations. Remember that cards are not sold on public buses.
Does RTA have electric buses?
The RTA recently added a new electric bus route – eB1 from La Mer to Al Sufouh. The bus departs from La Mer South and Al Sufouh Tram Station every two hours.
That concludes this guide to the public buses in Dubai. If you can’t find a bus route that is headed to where you want to go, this guide on public transport in Dubai can help you find other options. If you’d prefer to tour the city, the Big Bus Tour is the approved Dubai sightseeing bus for tourists.
RTA is always improving the systems and facilities offered to Dubai residents. Dubai taxi booking is an easy process. Some residents prefer to buy a used car in Dubai for a hassle-free commute.
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Please remember that the bus routes mentioned here were accurate at the time of writing. RTA continuously adds new buses and modifies existing routes to expand public bus network coverage.
