Dubai RTA launches four new bus routes and upgrades 70 services from January 9

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority will introduce four new public bus routes and upgrade more than 70 existing services from January 9, as part of efforts to enhance public transport efficiency and improve mobility during peak periods.

The changes aim to reduce waiting times, expand geographic coverage and deliver a more reliable travel experience for bus users across the emirate.

The initiative supports the Roads and Transport Authority’s vision of becoming The World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility.

New Dubai bus routes

From January 9, RTA will introduce four new peak-hour bus routes designed to support operational efficiency on existing services:

• Route 88A will operate in one direction from Al Satwa Bus Station to Jumeirah 3 during the morning peak period to support Route 88
• Route 88B will operate in the opposite direction from Jumeirah 3 to Al Satwa Bus Station during the evening peak period to support Route 88
• Route 93A will operate in one direction from Al Satwa Bus Station to Al Wasl during the morning peak hours to support Route 93
• Route 93B will operate in the opposite direction from Al Wasl to Al Satwa Bus Station during the evening peak period to support Route 93

On the same date, RTA will implement upgrades across more than 70 additional internal bus routes through adjustments to route alignments, geographic coverage and timetables, particularly during morning and evening peak periods.

The enhancements include running time changes, route stop sequence corrections, timetable updates, depot changes and other service modifications aimed at improving daily mobility and overall passenger experience.

Dubai bus route changes and extensions

• Route 6: Two additional bus stops have been added at Dubai People of Determination Center and Mayo Clinic
• Route 13A: The service has been extended to Al Muhaisnah 2, 7th Street
• Route 16: Al Awir, bus stop has been cancelled
• Route 29: Emirates Towers 1 bus stop has been cancelled, and a new bus stop has been added at Museum of the Future
• Route 55: The route has been extended in International City to Greece Cluster, K12
• Route C09: Oxygen Dubai 2, Gargash Cars 2, and Renault Service Centre 2 bus stops have been cancelled
• Routes C15 and F01: Al Baraha Masjid 2 bus stop has been cancelled, and a new bus stop has been added on Abu Baker Al Siddique Street, prior to D82
• Route F39: The route has been extended to reach Oud Al Muteena area, with the addition of new bus stops at Oud Al Muteena 2 A1, Oud Al Muteena 2 Masjid, and Oud Al Muteena 2 B1. Algeria Street 6-1 bus stop has been cancelled
• Route F46: Two bus stops within the Green Community have been cancelled: Choithrams Supermarket 2 and Green Community Main Entrance Gate 2
• Route F54: The route has been realigned to serve the South Residential Area of Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), with the cancellation of bus stops at Al Munawalah Street 1, Al Munawalah Street 2, and Al Munawalah Street 3
• Route F55: The service has been expanded to cover additional areas within Dubai World Central cargo zone, with the addition of two new bus stops
• Route DH1: Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall bus stop has been cancelled
• Routes 12 and 93: Umm Suqeim Etisalat bus stop has been cancelled
• Route 18: Two new bus stops have been added on 7A Street: Al Nahda Pond Park and MSB Private School
• Route 31: Dubai Academic City 2 bus stop has been cancelled
• Route 83: Shatha Tower bus stop has been cancelled
• Routes 21B and F26A: Al Telaa Technical Industries 1 bus stop has been cancelled
• Route 36B: A new bus stop has been added in Dubai Outsource City at Royal Bank of Scotland 1
• Route F10: Al Warqa’a E21 bus stop has been cancelled
• Route F61: A new bus stop has been added at Al Jassmi Masjid 1
• Route 320: A new bus stop has been added at Dubai Outsource City, VOGO Grand Hotel
• Routes E100 and E201: The bus stop at Max Metro Station has been relocated from Max Metro Bus Stop (South 2) to Al Jafiliya Bus Station

This step forms part of RTA’s efforts to facilitate mobility across the public transport network and enhance the passenger experience by reducing waiting times and providing additional trips during peak demand periods. For more information, please access the S’hail App.