Al Karama Bus Station
🚏 Al Karama Bus Station
Dubai’s Vibrant Community Hub – ADCB Metro Red Line, Bur Dubai
📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Hub | 🚇 ADCB Metro (Red Line) | 🚌 25+ Routes | 💳 Nol Card
✅ Dubai’s Vibrant Community Transport Hub: Al Karama Bus Station is RTA Dubai’s strategic terminal serving Al Karama’s diverse residential and commercial district, integrated with ADCB Metro Station (Red Line, 5-minute walk), operating 25+ local and intercity routes. This bustling facility provides flagship services including Bus 33 to Al Qusais/Etisalat Metro, Bus 88 to Jumeirah/Dubai Internet City, Bus C14 to Satwa/BurJuman, Express X28 to Jebel Ali/Dubai Investment Park, Buses 10/13 to Deira/Rashidiya/Airport Road, plus comprehensive coverage via Routes 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 44, 61, 61D, 66, 67, 83, 91, 91A, C3, C5, C7, C10, C26, E304 connecting to Al Ghubaiba, Dubai Mall, Al Nahda, Hamriya Port, Mercato Mall, Al Wasl Park, Qusais Industrial. Intercity routes serve Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The ADCB Metro Station (Red Line) connection enables seamless transfers to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Airport, Dubai Marina, plus BurJuman Metro (14 min walk, Red/Green Line interchange). Premium facilities include Nol card payment, S’hail app integration, 24/7 station operation, and proximity to Karama Shopping Complex, Al Karama Park. Operating hours: 05:00 AM – 12:30 AM (most routes, 10-30 min frequency, peak 7-10 AM/5-8 PM). Perfect for Al Karama residents, shoppers, and multimodal travelers!
📋 Al Karama Bus Station Essential Information
| 📍 Location: | Al Karama, Bur Dubai (Community Center) |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority) |
| 🚇 Metro Connection: | ADCB Metro Station (Red Line) – 5 min walk |
| 🕐 Operating Hours: | 05:00 AM – 12:30 AM (most routes) | Station: 24/7 |
| 🚌 Popular Routes: | 33 (Al Qusais/Etisalat), 88 (Jumeirah/DIC), C14 (Satwa/BurJuman), X28 (Jebel Ali) |
| 🚍 Coverage: | 25+ routes to Deira, Jumeirah, Satwa, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah |
| 💳 Payment: | Nol Card required |
| 🏬 Nearby: | Karama Shopping Complex, Al Karama Park, BurJuman Centre |
| 📱 Apps: | S’hail (journey planning, real-time tracking) |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating 24/7 |
📖 About Al Karama Bus Station
Al Karama Bus Station stands as Dubai’s vibrant community transport hub—strategically positioned in Al Karama’s bustling residential and commercial district, serving the area’s diverse expatriate community, shoppers, and workers with 25+ local and intercity routes. Operated by RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority), this 24/7 facility provides critical connectivity to ADCB Metro Station (Red Line, 5-minute walk), enabling seamless multimodal travel to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Airport, and Dubai Marina. Located near Karama Shopping Complex (famous for affordable shopping), Al Karama Park, and BurJuman Centre (14 min walk to BurJuman Metro Red/Green Line interchange), the station serves Al Karama’s vibrant community with reliable RTA services.
The station provides exceptional route diversity: Bus 33 to Al Qusais and Etisalat Metro (residential connection), Bus 88 to Jumeirah and Dubai Internet City (beach/tech district access), Bus C14 to Satwa and BurJuman (shopping/metro access), Express X28 to Jebel Ali and Dubai Investment Park (industrial/business zones), Buses 10/13 to Deira, Rashidiya, Airport Road (commercial/airport access), plus comprehensive coverage via Routes 21 (Dubai Mall), 22, 27, 28, 29 (Al Nahda), 44, 61 (Al Quoz), 61D, 66, 67, 83, 91, 91A, C3, C5, C7, C10, C26, E304 serving Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Hamriya Port, Mercato Shopping Mall, Al Wasl Park, and Qusais Industrial Area. Intercity routes connect to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Operating with high frequency (10-30 min intervals, peak hours 7-10 AM/5-8 PM), extended hours (5 AM-12:30 AM for most routes, some 24/7), 24/7 station operation, modern RTA facilities (sheltered waiting areas, digital displays, Nol card machines, ticket kiosks), ADCB Metro integration, and S’hail app compatibility, Al Karama Bus Station exemplifies RTA’s commitment to community-focused public transport.
🎓 Transportation Expert Analysis
Al Karama Bus Station demonstrates exceptional community-focused transit planning—serving Dubai’s most diverse residential district (large South Asian, Filipino, Arab expatriate communities) with comprehensive route coverage and metro connectivity. The 25+ route network ensures Al Karama residents can reach employment centers (Deira, Jumeirah, Dubai Internet City, Jebel Ali), shopping districts (BurJuman, Mercato Mall, Dubai Mall), and residential areas (Al Qusais, Al Nahda) without car dependency. Bus 88’s Jumeirah/Dubai Internet City service connects Al Karama workers to tech/beach districts. Express X28 provides fast Jebel Ali/Dubai Investment Park access for industrial workers. The ADCB Metro Station proximity (5-minute walk, Red Line) creates multimodal capability—residents take bus to station, walk to metro for Downtown/Airport/Marina access. BurJuman Metro (14 min walk, Red/Green interchange) offers alternative metro access. The 10-30 minute frequency during peak hours (7-10 AM, 5-8 PM) matches commuter patterns. Al Karama’s shopping district (Karama Shopping Complex—famous for affordable goods, textiles, electronics) benefits from station accessibility—attracting shoppers from across Dubai. This terminal is social infrastructure enabling Al Karama’s multicultural community mobility.
🚌 Complete Route Network from Al Karama
Local, intercity, and metro-connected services. December 2025.
🌟 Popular Routes
🚌 Bus 33: Al Karama → Al Qusais / Etisalat Metro
| Route: | Al Karama Bus Station → Al Qusais → Etisalat Metro Station |
| Coverage: | Residential areas, metro connection |
| Frequency: | Every 10-30 minutes (peak hours) |
| Payment: | Nol Card required |
🚌 Bus 88: Al Karama → Jumeirah / Dubai Internet City
| Route: | Al Karama → Jumeirah → Dubai Internet City (DIC) |
| Coverage: | Beach areas, tech district, business zones |
| Service: | Beach & Tech District Access |
| Frequency: | Regular service |
🌟 Popular Route! Connects Al Karama to Jumeirah beaches and Dubai Internet City tech hub.
🚌 Bus C14: Al Karama → Satwa / BurJuman
| Route: | Al Karama → Satwa → BurJuman (financial areas) |
| Coverage: | Shopping districts, BurJuman Centre, metro access |
| Frequency: | Every 10-30 minutes |
⚡ Express X28: Al Karama → Jebel Ali / Dubai Investment Park
| Route: | Al Karama Bus Station → Jebel Ali → Dubai Investment Park |
| Service Type: | Express Service |
| Coverage: | Industrial zones, business parks |
🚌 Buses 10/13: Al Karama → Deira / Rashidiya / Airport Road
| Route 10: | Deira commercial district |
| Route 13: | Rashidiya, Airport Road |
| Coverage: | Commercial areas, airport vicinity |
🚍 Comprehensive Local Network
🚌 Major Destinations Coverage
| Route 21: | Dubai Mall, Al Ghubaiba Bus Station |
| Routes 22/27/28: | Various Deira/Bur Dubai destinations |
| Route 29: | Al Nahda residential areas |
| Route 44: | Hamriya Port area |
| Routes 61/61D: | Al Quoz Industrial Area |
| Routes 66/67: | Mercato Shopping Mall, Al Wasl Park |
| Route 83: | Local coverage |
| Routes 91/91A: | Extended coverage |
| Routes C3/C5/C7/C10/C26: | Community routes (C3 starts 5:15 AM Fri, ends 00:19 AM) |
| Route E304: | Qusais Industrial Area |
🌍 Intercity Routes
🚌 Abu Dhabi & Sharjah Connections
| To Abu Dhabi: | Intercity routes available |
| To Sharjah: | Northern Emirates connectivity |
| Service: | Daily operation |
🚇 Metro Connections
🚇 ADCB Metro Station (Red Line)
| Line: | Dubai Metro Red Line |
| Former Name: | Al Karama Metro Station (renamed to ADCB) |
| Distance: | 5-minute walk from bus station |
| Key Destinations: | Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Airport, Dubai Marina |
| Payment: | Same Nol Card for bus + metro |
🚇 Red Line Access! 5-minute walk to ADCB Metro for entire Dubai Metro network.
🚇 BurJuman Metro Station (Red/Green Interchange)
| Lines: | Red Line + Green Line (Interchange) |
| Distance: | 14-minute walk from bus station |
| Alternative: | Bus C14 to BurJuman |
| Benefit: | Access to both Red and Green Lines |
💳 Nol Card & Community Travel
Integrated payment for Al Karama residents. December 2025.
💳 Nol Card System
- ✅ Required Payment: Nol Card mandatory for all RTA buses
- 🚇 Metro Integration: Same card for bus + metro
- 💰 Card Types: Red (AED 2), Silver (AED 25 – best for residents)
- 📍 Purchase: ADCB Metro, bus station kiosks, retailers
- 💵 Top-Up: Machines at station, metro, S’hail app
- 📱 Balance Check: S’hail app, RTA app, machines
📱 S’hail App for Al Karama Residents
- 📱 Real-Time Tracking: Live bus arrivals for 25+ routes
- 🗺️ Journey Planning: Best route options
- ⏰ Schedules: All route timings (5 AM-12:30 AM)
- 💳 Fare Calculator: Estimate costs
- 🔔 Service Alerts: Delays, updates
- 📲 Download: iOS/Android
💰 Sample Al Karama Journeys:
| 🚌 Al Karama → Bus 88 → Jumeirah/DIC: | AED 5-8 |
| 🚌 Al Karama → Bus 33 → Etisalat Metro: | AED 3-5 |
| 🚌 Al Karama → C14 → BurJuman: | AED 3-5 |
| 🚇 ADCB Metro → Dubai Mall (Red Line): | AED 4-6 |
| ⚡ Al Karama → X28 → Jebel Ali/DIP: | AED 5-8 |
| 🚗 Private car parking Al Karama (daily): | AED 20-40+ |
Community Savings: Al Karama residents save AED 400-800/month using RTA versus private car!
🏢 Station Facilities & Al Karama Attractions
🚇 Metro Access
- ADCB Metro (5 min walk)
- BurJuman Metro (14 min walk)
- Red Line access
- Red/Green interchange
🎫 Ticketing
- Nol card kiosks
- Ticket machines
- Top-up facilities
- Digital displays
🏢 Amenities
- Sheltered waiting areas
- Seating available
- 24/7 station operation
- Information desks
🛍️ Shopping
- Karama Shopping Complex
- Affordable goods/textiles
- Electronics markets
- BurJuman Centre nearby
🌳 Recreation
- Al Karama Park
- Community facilities
- Walking areas
- Family-friendly
🏘️ Community
- Diverse expatriate area
- Residential district
- Commercial center
- Multicultural hub
🧭 Al Karama Resident Travel Guide
- Get Nol Card: Purchase Silver Card (AED 25) at ADCB Metro or station kiosks
- Download S’hail App: Essential for tracking 25+ routes
- Top-Up Card: Load AED 30-50 for weekly travel
- Plan Route: Bus 88 to Jumeirah, Bus 33 to Etisalat Metro, C14 to BurJuman
- Check Frequency: Most routes every 10-30 min (peak 7-10 AM, 5-8 PM)
- Tap Nol on Bus: Board your route, tap card
- For Metro: Walk 5 min to ADCB Metro Station (Red Line)
- Alternative Metro: Walk 14 min to BurJuman (Red/Green interchange)
- Shopping: Karama Shopping Complex for affordable goods
- Recreation: Al Karama Park for family activities
- Extended Hours: Most routes 5 AM-12:30 AM, station 24/7
- Tap Out: When exiting for accurate fare
💡 Expert Al Karama Station Tips:
- 🌟 Community Hub: Serves Dubai’s most diverse residential district
- 💰 Huge Savings: AED 400-800/month versus private car
- 🚇 ADCB Metro: 5-minute walk to Red Line (formerly Al Karama Metro)
- 🚌 Bus 88 Popular: Jumeirah beaches and Dubai Internet City access
- 🛍️ Shopping Paradise: Karama Shopping Complex for affordable goods
- 📱 S’hail App Essential: Track 25+ routes in real-time
- ⚡ Express X28: Fast Jebel Ali/Dubai Investment Park service
- 🚇 BurJuman Alternative: 14 min walk for Red/Green Line interchange
- 🕐 24/7 Station: Station operates round-the-clock
- 🎫 High Frequency: 10-30 min intervals during peak hours
- 🏘️ Multicultural: Serves large South Asian, Filipino, Arab communities
- 📍 25+ Routes: Comprehensive coverage to all Dubai districts
📞 Official Contact
📱 Digital Services
S’hail App: Real-time tracking
RTA App: Nol balance, services
Route Info: Live updates
🚏 Station Details
Location: Al Karama, Bur Dubai
Hours: 05:00 AM – 12:30 AM (24/7 station)
Metro: ADCB (5 min), BurJuman (14 min)
Nearby: Karama Shopping, Al Karama Park
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA official documentation, S’hail app. This is a comprehensive Al Karama Bus Station guide with complete community coverage (Bus 33 Al Qusais/Etisalat Metro, Bus 88 Jumeirah/DIC, C14 Satwa/BurJuman, X28 Jebel Ali/DIP, Buses 10/13 Deira/Rashidiya/Airport, Routes 21/22/27/28/29/44/61/61D/66/67/83/91/91A/C3/C5/C7/C10/C26/E304, intercity Abu Dhabi/Sharjah), ADCB Metro Station 5-minute walk, BurJuman Metro 14-minute walk, 24/7 station operation, internal links to Etisalat, Al Ghubaiba, Al Quoz, Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use S’hail app or call 800 9090.