Dubai Bus Route 85: Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 to Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside

Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 ↔ Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside

📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹī¸ Independent planning guide | đŸŽ¯ Route 85 stops, fares & timing overview

✅ Official RTA Dubai service: Route 85 is an RTA Dubai bus route connecting Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 with Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside. Buses run daily from 06:00 to 23:30.

📋 Route 85 Essential Information

  • Route: 85 — Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 ↔ Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside
  • Operator: RTA Dubai
  • Stops: 31 towards Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside; 27 towards Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1
  • First departure: 06:00 | Last departure: 23:30
  • Service: Daily, including weekends
  • Fare: Standard zone-based Nol fare (AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two zones, AED 8.50 across three or more zones)
  • Metro connections: no direct metro interchange on this route

📖 About Route 85

Route 85 links Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 and Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside, passing National Cement Corporation Staff Accommodation 1 and Al Barsha, Street 23, Noor Center For Training 1 along the way. The stop list below is the complete, current RTA pattern, so you can plan boarding and alighting stops with confidence.

Heading towards Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside, the service calls at 31 stops; towards Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 it calls at 27. If you are connecting to the Dubai Metro, the interchange stops on this route are: no direct metro interchange on this route.

🚏 Route 85 Complete Stop List

Towards Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside (from Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1)

  1. Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1
  2. Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 2
  3. Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 3
  4. Al Quoz, Emirates Housing Al Khail Gate 2
  5. Al Quoz, Gargash Construction Accommodation 2
  6. Le Meridien Hotel, Accommodation 1
  7. Ducast Factory 1
  8. Bahar Plastic Factory 2
  9. Danways Emarat 1
  10. 7 Up Staff Accommodation 1
  11. National Cement Corporation Staff Accommodation 1
  12. Atlas Marine Service 1
  13. Al Quoz, Jumbo Electronics Stores 1
  14. Electro Industrial Corporation 1
  15. Classic Crystal 1
  16. Dubai American Academy 1
  17. Al Barsha A-1
  18. Mall of The Emirates 1-2
  19. Al Barsha, Street 23, Dunes Hotel 1
  20. Al Barsha, Al Waseer Compound Villas
  21. Al Barsha, Street 23, Noor Center For Training 1
  22. Al Barsha, Mawakeb School 1
  23. Al Barsha, Dubai National School 1
  24. Al Barsha D-1
  25. Al Barsha E-1
  26. Al Barsha Heights, Ramee Guestline Hotel 2
  27. Al Barsha Heights, Saleh Bin Lahej Building 2
  28. Al Barsha Heights, Mazoon Hotel & Apartments 1
  29. Al Barsha Heights, Mashael Building 1
  30. Dubai Internet City, Dubai Jewel Tower
  31. Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside

Towards Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 (from Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside)

  1. Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside
  2. Al Barsha Heights, Mashael Building 2
  3. Al Barsha Heights, Mazoon Hotel & Apartments 2
  4. Al Barsha Heights, Saleh Bin Lahej Building 1
  5. Al Barsha Heights, Ramee Guestline Hotel 1
  6. Al Barsha E-2
  7. Al Barsha D-2
  8. Al Barsha, Dubai National School 2
  9. Al Barsha, Mawakeb School 2
  10. Al Barsha, Street 23, Noor Center For Training 2
  11. Al Barsha, Street 23, Dunes Hotel 2
  12. Mall of The Emirates 2-1
  13. Al Barsha A-2
  14. Al Barsha, Lulu Supermarket 2
  15. Dubai American Academy 2
  16. Classic Crystal 2
  17. Electro Industrial Corporation 2
  18. Al Quoz, Jumbo Electronics Stores 2
  19. Atlas Marine Service 2
  20. National Cement Corporation Staff Accommodation 2
  21. 7 Up Staff Accommodation 2
  22. Qumaish Cont, Labour Camp 1
  23. Ahmadya Cont., Labour Camp 2
  24. Al Quoz, Ast Company 2
  25. Oasis Village 2
  26. Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate Entrance 1
  27. Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1

⏰ Route 85 Timetable & Service Hours

Scheduled departures from the terminus (RTA timetable, verified October 2026):

From Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 towards Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside

Day First departure Last departure Departures Average interval
Saturday 06:00 23:30 41 ~25 min
Monday 06:00 23:30 47 ~25 min

From Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside towards Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1

Day First departure Last departure Departures Average interval
Saturday 06:00 23:30 42 ~25 min
Monday 06:00 23:30 47 ~25 min

đŸ’ŗ Fare Information

Route 85 uses Dubai’s standard zone-based Nol fares: AED 3 within a single zone, AED 5 across two zones and AED 8.50 across three or more zones with a Silver Nol card. Always tap in when boarding and keep a minimum balance on the card; RTA buses do not accept cash.

🛍ī¸ Key Destinations on Route 85

  • Mall of The Emirates 1-2 — shopping mall
  • Al Barsha Heights, Mazoon Hotel & Apartments 1 — zoo
  • Al Barsha Heights, Mazoon Hotel & Apartments 2 — zoo
  • Mall of The Emirates 2-1 — shopping mall

🧭 How to Ride Route 85 — Step by Step

  1. Buy or top up a Nol card at any metro station, bus station or authorized retailer.
  2. At the stop, check the sign for route 85 towards your direction’s terminus.
  3. Tap your Nol card on the reader as you board.
  4. Press the stop button before your stop and exit through the rear doors.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the first Route 85 departure?
The first scheduled departures from the termini are at 06:00 from Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 and 06:00 from Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside.

What time is the last Route 85 departure?
The last scheduled departures are at 23:30 from Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1 and 23:30 from Dubai Internet City Bus Stop Seaside.

Does Route 85 run on weekends?
Yes — the current timetable shows departures every day, including Saturdays and Sundays.

How do I pay on Route 85?
By Nol card only — tap in when you board. Cash is not accepted on RTA buses.

Route and timetable data: RTA Dubai via Transit. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with RTA (800 9090, rta.ae) before travelling. Schedule verified October 2026.

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