Dubai Bus Route D03: Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3 Circular via Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3 circular via Dubai Mall
đ Editorial review: October 2026 | âšī¸ Independent planning guide | đ¯ Route D03 stops, fares & timing overview
â Official RTA Dubai service: Route D03 is an RTA Dubai bus route connecting Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3 with Dubai Mall. Buses run daily from 07:00 to 22:08.
đ Route D03 Essential Information
- Route: D03 â Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3 circular via Dubai Mall
- Operator: RTA Dubai
- Stops: 4 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 07:00 | Last departure: 22:08
- 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
đ About Route D03
Route D03 links Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3 and Dubai Mall, passing Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 1 and Dubai Design District 1 along the way. The stop list below is the complete, current RTA pattern, so you can plan boarding and alighting stops with confidence.
Route D03 is a circular service: departures leave Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3, run via Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 1 and Dubai Design District 1, and return to Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3. There is no separate return pattern â the same loop serves both legs.
đ Route D03 Complete Stop List
Circular route from Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3 (towards Dubai Mall)
- Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3
- Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 1
- Dubai Design District 1
- Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3
â° Route D03 Timetable & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminus (RTA timetable, verified October 2026):
From Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 07:10 | 22:15 | 16 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 07:00 | 22:08 | 24 | ~40 min |
đŗ Fare Information
Route D03 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.
đī¸ Key Destinations on Route D03
- Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 1 â shopping mall
đ§ How to Ride Route D03 â Step by Step
- Buy or top up a Nol card at any metro station, bus station or authorized retailer.
- At the stop, check the sign for route D03 towards your direction’s terminus.
- Tap your Nol card on the reader as you board.
- Press the stop button before your stop and exit through the rear doors.
â Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the first and last Route D03 departure?
From Dubai Mall Bus Stop Landside 3, the first scheduled departure is at 07:00 and the last at 22:08.
Does Route D03 run on weekends?
Yes â the current timetable shows departures every day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
How do I pay on Route D03?
By Nol card only â 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.