Dubai Bus Route: If you are in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), either a resident or a visitor, you are probably familiar with how the transportation system works. I would like to sincerely thank the prestigious Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for making the lives of millions easier.
The RTA has become a formidable force in the matter of public transport, overseeing all forms of transport such as buses, metro, water buses and traditional abras (water taxis), etc.
Why is Dubai’s RTA bus system a commuter’s dream in 2026?
Dubai’s public transport, run by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is a seamless mix of buses, metro, water buses and abras (water taxis), covering almost every corner of the city. With a fleet of over 1,500 buses serving 119 routes, it transports around 369,000 passengers daily and reaches 82% of urban areas.
Dubai Express Bus Routes
| Bus ID | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 13B | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Qusais Bus Stn |
| 91A | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Jebel Ali Bus Stn |
| X02 | Union MS | Al Satwa |
| X13 | LuLu Village | Al Satwa Bus Stn |
| X22 | Al Qusais Ind’l Area 2 | Business Bay MS |
| X23 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | International City |
| X25 | Al Karama Bus Stn | Silicon Oasis HQ |
| X28 | Lulu Village | Dubai Internet City MS |
| X64 | Al Baraha Bus Stn | Ras Al Khor |
| X92 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Dubai Investment Park |
| X94 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Dubai Investment Park |
Dubai Feeder Bus Routes
| Bus ID | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| F01 | Union MS | Al Baraha |
| F02 | Etisalat MS | Al Muhaisnah 4 |
| F03 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Mirdiff West |
| F04 | GGICO MS | Sabkha, Turnoff |
| F05 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Mizhar 1 |
| F06 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Al Rashidiya |
| F07 | Etisalat MS | Al Qusais DM Housing |
| F08 | Dubai Festival City | Al Nahda 2 |
| F09 | Al Jafiliya Bus Stn (Dubai Frame) | Al Wasl Park |
| F10 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Al Warqa |
| F11 | Financial Center MS | Al Satwa |
| F12 | Max MS | Al Wasl Park |
| F13 | Dubai Mall MS | The Dubai Mall |
| F14 | Business Bay 2 Bus Stn | Business Bay MS |
| F15 | Al Safa MS | Al Qouz Ind’l Area 2 |
| F16 | Al Safa MS | Al Qouz, New Housing |
| F17 | Al Safa MS | Al Khail Gate |
| F18 | Oud Metha MS | Lamcy Plaza |
| F19A | Bay Square | Business Bay 2 Bus Stn |
| F19B | Business Bay 2 Bus Stn | Bay Square |
| F20 | Business Bay MS | Al Safa 1 |
| F21 | Al Nahda MS | Al Nahda 2 |
| F22 | Stadium MS | Qusais Ind’l Area 2 |
| F23 | Stadium MS | Al Nahda Terminus |
| F23A | Stadium MS | Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 |
| F24 | Stadium MS | Qusais Ind’l area 3 |
| F25 | Umm Al Sheif MS | Al Qouz Ind’l Area 3 & 4 |
| F26 | Al Safa MS | Umm Al Sheif MS |
| F27 | Al Jafiliya Bus Stn | Al Satwa |
| F28 | Emirates Tower MS | Satwa |
| F29 | Equiti Stop Seaside | Al Manara Road |
| F30 | MOE MS | Dubai Studio City |
| F31 | Dubai Internet City MS | The Meadows East |
| F32 | MOE MS | The Sustainable City |
| F33 | MOE MS | Al Barsha-3 |
| F34 | DIC MS | Dubai Production City |
| F35 | MOE MS | The Greens |
| F36 | MOE MS | Arjan |
| F37 | MOE MS | Sports City |
| F38 | Jumeirah Golf Estate | Dubai Cricket Stadium |
| F39 | Etisalat Bus Station | Oud Al Mateena |
| F40 | Business Bay | RBC Tower |
| F41 | Business Bay MS | Coral Tower |
| F42 | Discovery Gardens | Ibn Battuta Metro Station |
| F43 | Ibn Battuta MS | Discovery Gardens |
| F44 | Energy MS | Jebel Ali Gardens |
| F45 | Al Furjan | Discovery Gardens |
| F46 | Ibn Battuta MS | DIP 2 |
| F47 | Danube MS | DIP 2 |
| F48 | Danube MS | DIP 2 |
| F49 | Danube MS | Jebel Ali Industrial Area |
| F50 | DIP MS | DIP 2 |
| F51 | DIP MS | DIP 1 |
| F53 | Danube MS | Dubai Ind’l City |
| F54 | Danube MS | JAFZA South |
| F55 | Ibn Battuta MS | AMI Airport (PTB) |
| F56 | DIC MS | Al Khail MS |
| F60 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Downtown Mirdiff Gate |
| F61 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Al Warqa’a |
| F70 | Oud Metha Bus Stn | Dubai Museum |
| F81 | Al Qusais Ind’l Area Terminus 1 | Al Nahda MS |
Night Bus Route
Intercity Routes
| Bus ID | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| E100 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Abu Dhabi CBS |
| E101 | Ibn Battuta MS | Abu Dhabi CBS |
| E102 | Ibn Battuta MS | Mussafa Shabia Bus Stn |
| E16 | Al Sabkha Bus Stn | Hatta Bus Stn |
| E201 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Ain Bus Stn |
| E301 | Al Ahli Club | Sharjah, Al Taawun Terminus |
| E303A | Al Sabkha Bus Stn | Al Jubail Bus Stn |
| E304 | Al Satwa Bus Stn | Al Jubail Bus Stn |
| E306 | Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Jubail Bus Stn |
| E307 | Abu Hail MS | Al Jubail Bus Stn |
| E315 | Etisalat MS | Muwailah Bus Stn |
| E316 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Sharjah University |
| E400 | Union Square Bus Stn | Ajman Bus Stn |
| E411 | Etisalat MS | Ajman Bus Stn |
| E700 | Union Square Bus Stn | Fujairah Bus Stn |
| E307A | Abu Hail MS | Al Jubail Bus Stn |
Urban Bus Routes
| Bus ID | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Abu Hail MS | Union Square Bus Stn |
| 6 | Oud Metha Metro Terminus | New Modern Pharmacy |
| 7 | Al Quoz, Bus Stn | Al Satwa |
| 8 | Al Baraha Bus Stn | Ibn Battuta MS |
| 9 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Business Bay MS |
| 10 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Quoz Bus Stn |
| 11A | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Awir Immigration |
| 11B | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Al Awir Immigration |
| 12 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Quoz Bus Stn |
| 13 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Dubai Municipality Staff Housing |
| 13A | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Qusais Bus Stn |
| 13D | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Qusais Bus Stn |
| 14 | Oud Metha Bus Stn | Safa Terminus |
| 15 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Khail Gate |
| 17 | Al Sabkha Bus Stn | Muhaisnah 4, Wasl Oasis 2 |
| 20 | Al Warsan 3 | Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 |
| 21 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Quoz Ind’l Area-4 |
| 21B | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Al Quoz |
| 22 | Deira City Center Bus Stn | Al Nahda 1 |
| 23 | Oud Metha Bus Stn | Al Nahda 1 |
| 24 | Al Nahda 2 | International City |
| 26 | Oud Metha Bus Stn | Business Bay 2 Bus Stn |
| 27 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | The Dubai Mall |
| 28 | The Dubai Mall | Oud Metha Bus Stn |
| 29 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | The Dubai Mall |
| 30 | Dubai Mall MS | Dubai Sky Courts |
| 31 | Airport Terminal 2 | Oud Al Mateena |
| 32C | Al Qusais Bus Stn | Al Satwa Bus Stn |
| 33 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Qusais Bus Stn |
| 34 | Etisalat MS | Al Khawaneej 2 |
| 43 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Qusais Ind’l Area 2 |
| 44 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn |
| 50 | Int’l City Dragon Mart 2 | Al Khail Gate 1 |
| 53 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | International City |
| 55 | Al Satwa Bus Stn | International City |
| 56 | Danube Metro Stn | DWC, Staff Village |
| 61 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Ras Al Khor Samari Residence |
| 61D | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Nad Al Shiba Clinic |
| 62 | Al Qusais Ind’l Area 5 | Ras Al Khor Vegetable Mar |
| 63E | Al Qusais Bus Stn | Al Quoz Bus Stn |
| 64 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Ras Al Khor |
| 64A | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Ras Al Khor Samari Residence |
| 66 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Faqa |
| 67 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Dubai Endurance City |
| 77 | Baniyas MS | Al Garhoud, RTA HQ |
| 81 | The Dubai Mall | MOEMS |
| 83 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Al Khail MS |
| 84 | Al Khail Gate | Jumeirah Beach Residence Stn |
| 88 | Deira City Center Bus Stn | Dubai Internet City MS |
| 91 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Jebel Ali Bus Stn |
| 93 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | MOE MS |
| 95 | Al Baraha Bus Stn | Jebel Ali Waterfront Labour Ca |
| 95A | Ibn Battuta MS | Jebel Ali Waterfront Labour Camp |
| 96 | Al Quoz Bus Stn | DIP |
| 97 | Al Qusais Bus Stn | Jebel Ali Ind’l Area 7 |
| 98E | Al Quoz Bus Stn | Al Satwa |
| 99 | Jebel Ali Bus Stn | UAE Exchange MS |
| 310 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | International City |
| 320 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Academic City |
| 367 | Etisalat MS | Silicon Oasis |
| D03 | Dubai Mall MS | Dubai Design District |
| D03A | Dubai Mall MS | Dubai Design District |
| DPR1 | Ibn Battuta MS | Dubai Parks and Resorts |
| H03 | Hatta Bus Stn | Masfut, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital |
| J01 | MOE MS | Jumeirah Village Circle |
| J02 | IMPZ | Mira |
| J03 | Dubai Studio City | Damac Hills |
| J04 | Dubai Studio City | Remraam |
| JLT1 | Sobha Realty MS | JLT, Damas |
| JLT2 | DMCC MS | JLT, Silver Tower |
| SM1 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Souq Al Marfa Deira |
Urban CBD Bus Routes
| Bus ID | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| C01 | Airport Terminal 3 | Al Satwa Bus Stn |
| C03 | Al Karama Bus Stn | Abu Hail MS |
| C04 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Jaddaf |
| C05 | Gold Souq Bus Stn | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn |
| C09 | Al Satwa Bus Stn | Hor Al Anz East, Qiyadah MS |
| C10 | Hamriya Port, Control Tower | Mercato Shopping Mall |
| C15 | Hamriya Port, Control Tower | Deira City Center Bus Stn |
| C18 | Shaikh Rashid Colony | Oud Metha Bus Stn |
| C26 | Al Wasl Park | Qusais Ind’l Area |
| C28 | Al Baraha Bus Stn | Mamzar Beach Park |
Seasonal Bus Routes
| Bus ID | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Al Rashidiya Bus Stn | Global Village |
| 103 | Union MS | Global Village |
| 104 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Stn | Global Village |
| 105 | MOE MS | Miracle Garden |
| 106 | MOE MS | Global Village |
Key Features of RTA Buses
- Air-Conditioning: Essential in Dubai’s heat.
- Nol Card System: Tap-and-go for seamless payments.
- Real-Time Tracking: Via S’hail app or RTA website.
- Accessibility: Low floors, ramps for wheelchairs.
- Wi-Fi & USB Ports: On select buses for longer trips.
Fares commence at AED 3 (one zone), up to AED 7.50 (three+ zones). Always tap in to avoid fines.
FAQs
Do Dubai buses run 24/7?
Not at all, some major night routes operate 24/7, but most buses run from early morning until midnight.
Do RTA buses connect with the metro?
Yes, feeder buses like F41, F45, and F60 links residential areas to metro stations.
Conclusion
The Dubai RTA bus network is more than just a public transport system. Apart from that, it is an extensive transport hub that acts as a lifeline for millions of passengers every day. Providing a cost-effective and well-equipped service, the buses in Dubai make it easy to travel across residential, commercial, and tourist areas without burning a hole in your pocket.