Your guide to public transport in Business Bay
Do you live or work in Business Bay but don’t have a car? Don’t fret! There are plenty of options for public transport in Business Bay. One of Dubai’s major commercial districts, Business Bay is well-connected with multiple public transport links. Let’s learn more about public transport in Business Bay, including the Red Line metro station, RTA bus routes, car rental services and taxis!
ALL ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BUSINESS BAY
Here are the different public transport options you can use to get around Business Bay.
DUBAI METRO IN BUSINESS BAY
The thriving business centre is serviced by a dedicated Dubai Metro station on the Red Line, known simply as ‘Business Bay.’ The Business Bay Metro Station lies between Onpassive Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station and is close to Escape Tower and MBK Tower.
Travellers can use the Business Bay Metro Station to access Dubai’s major areas and landmarks, including Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai International Airport – all through the Red Line.
Travellers can also access stations on the Green Line by transferring to the BurJuman Metro Station or Union Metro Station. The Business Bay Metro Station connects to these popular transit stations on the Green and Red Lines of the Dubai Metro.
Below are the travel times from Business Bay to major metro stations:
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall: 2 minutes
- Mall of the Emirates: 10 minutes
- DMCC: 18 minutes
- Dubai International Airport (Airport Terminal 1): 20 minutes
- Burjuman: 14 minutes
- Union: 17 minutes
TAXIS IN BUSINESS BAY
Being a bustling business district, users of public transport in Business Bay will find plenty of taxis in the area. Travellers can book Dubai Taxis in Business Bay in advance through their phone or use the Hala Taxi section of the Careem app for added convenience.
- Contact: +971-4-208-0808
Please remember that the taxi meter will start from a higher fare if travellers have booked their taxi in advance.
CAR RENTAL IN BUSINESS BAY
Looking for a quick way to get around Business Bay and adjoining areas? Car-sharing operators like Uber, UDrive and Ekar have pay-ride car rental services licensed by the RTA.
Travellers can use the app to book, locate, open and start the rental car to get around Dubai. You can share a ride, hire a car to drive, or opt for a solo pick-and-drop.
Find out more about these car rentals in Business Bay by contacting the service provider at the given number:
- Uber: 800-172-956
- UDrive: 800-837-483
- Ekar: 600-567-564
WATER TAXIS IN BUSINESS BAY
There are three water taxi stations in Business Bay: Dubai Design District, Al Marasi Station and Al Wajeha Al Maeyah Station. Water Taxis in Dubai have more than 40 stations connecting different neighbourhoods and attractions across the emirate.
BUS ROUTES IN BUSINESS BAY
Business Bay is also well-serviced by the RTA Bus system, with stations dotted around the neighbourhood. Public transport users will be glad to know that plenty of feeder buses serve the Business Bay Metro Station. Business Bay feeder buses F14, F20, F41, F19A and F19B service all major towers in the neighbourhood.
- F14 stops at U Bora Towers, Mayfair Residency, Bay Square, Burj Views and South Ridge
- F19A stops at Lillian Tower, U Bora Towers and Capital Golden Tower
- F19B stops at East Height Towers, Lake Central Towers, South Ridge, Burj Views and Bay Square
- F41 stops at The Binary Towers, Canal Views Hotel Apartments, Mayfair Residency and U Bora Towers
Other bus routes in Business Bay include:
- Bus 50 stops at The Dubai Mall, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Academic City and International City
- Bus 7 stops at City Walk, various points along Jumeirah 1 and Satwa
- Bus X22 stops at Bay Square 1, Al Nahda 1 and Qusais Industrial Area
- Bus F20 stops at Business Bay Seaside Metro Bus Stop, Emarat Headquarters 2, Street 35Al Wasl, Street 35, Al Ittihad Health Center, Al Wasl, Street 35A
FAQS
HOW DO I PAY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BUSINESS BAY?
Like other parts of Dubai, you can pay for public transport in Business Bay via the NOL Card. You can learn more about public transport in Business Bay by downloading these public transport apps in Dubai.
IS IT SAFE TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN DUBAI?
RTA, Dubai Police and other government agencies ensure that public transport in Dubai is safe for everyone. The emirate has a good safety record, and most tourists and residents can travel anywhere on all modes of public transport. The emirate is one of the safest destinations in the world for women as well.
Thanks to the extensive public transport in Dubai, it’s easy to get around the emirate through various modes of transportation. Travellers can use helpful RTA services and public transport apps like S’hail for bus timings in Business Bay and plan their journeys.
For those living or working in the stunning waterfront district of Dubai Marina, we have a comprehensive guide to Dubai Tram that will come in handy. For those heading onto Dubai’s world-famous palm-tree-shaped island, the Palm Jumeirah Monorail is worth checking out.
