By Bus

The bus service in Dubai is quite extensive and cost effective. The RTA operates over 75 routes operate within Dubai city and 15 inter-emirates buses. These air-conditioned buses are air-conditioned and comfortable. The city boasts of new articulated and sleek double decker buses and also an exclusive service for women commuters. RTA has also installed modern air-conditioned bus shelters all over the city.

There are over half a dozen main bus stations in Dubai - Al Ghubaiba; Al Satwa; Al Qusais; Hor Al Anz; Al Rashidiya; Jebel Ali; Al Sabkha - from where buses leave for various parts of the city. Buses generally operate from around 5 am until just after mid night during week days. Dubai has a unique flat rate on all of its routes. For fare details, please click here: http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/buses/BusFare.pdf

The "Wojhati" or Journey Planner is RTA’s unique electronic system that enables the public transport riders to set the right way to travel through real-time and accurate information to determine the most accessible transport mode according to the rider's location, destination and trip time. Click here for Wojhati and information in English: http://www.rta.ae/WOJHATI/dub/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en

The Big Bus
If you wish to focus on sightseeing then you can avail of Dubai’s Big Bus tours. These open top tour buses provide a hop-on and hop-off facility and cover all the major landmarks and attractions in the city and are a fun way to see Dubai! Tickets are vaild for 24 hours. More information on: For more detailed information on nightliners, weekend timings and detailed route maps, the RTA have excellent information on its website: http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/dubai/default.aspx

Tips

  • Prepaid cards (e-Go) are available in case you wish to use public transport regularly
  • For more detailed information on nightliners, weekend timings and detailed route maps, the RTA have excellent information on its website: http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/publictransportpdf.htm
  • For further information log on to: htttp://www.rta.ae


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