Route X64
🚌 Route X64 EXPRESS – RTA Dubai
Al Baraha Bus Station ↔ Ras Al Khor Industrial
📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ Verified by RTA Dubai | 🎯 EXPRESS Service | ⚡ Faster than 64/64A!
✅ Official RTA Express Service: Route X64 is RTA’s premium EXPRESS service connecting Al Baraha Bus Station (Deira) with Ras Al Khor Industrial Area. Serving 21-23 strategic stops including Naif, Al Rigga, Hor Al Anz, Al Qusais, Airport Terminal 1, and multiple Ras Al Khor industrial zones, this EXPRESS route operates 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily with 10-20 minute peak frequency. ⚡ 20% FASTER than regular Routes 64/64A! Flat AED 5-8 fare.
📋 Route X64 Essential Information
| 🚌 Route Number: | X64 (EXPRESS) |
| 🏁 Service Type: | Express (Commercial/Industrial) |
| ⚡ Express Advantage: | 20% faster than 64/64A! |
| 🏭 Coverage: | Deira ↔ Airport ↔ Ras Al Khor Industrial |
| ⏱️ Journey Duration: | ~81-91 minutes |
| 🚏 Total Stops: | 21-23 express stops |
| 💰 Fare: | AED 5-8 (distance-based) |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai Public Transport |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating Daily |
📖 About Route X64 – Deira-Ras Al Khor Express
Route X64 represents RTA Dubai’s premium EXPRESS service linking the historic commercial heart of Deira (Al Baraha hub) with the vital Ras Al Khor Industrial Area—a major manufacturing, logistics, and industrial employment zone. Designated as an EXPRESS route, X64 skips non-essential stops that regular Routes 64 and 64A serve, delivering 20% faster journey times for commuters prioritizing speed over hyperlocal coverage.
Traversing key Deira commercial zones (Naif souks, Al Rigga business district, Baniyas Square historic trade hub), passing through residential areas (Hor Al Anz, Al Qusais), connecting with Airport Terminal 1, and serving multiple Ras Al Khor industrial sectors (vegetable market, industrial zones 1-2, Ducamz, transport companies), X64 caters to diverse travellers—industrial workers commuting to Ras Al Khor factories, businesspeople accessing Deira markets, and airport employees.
Operating from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily with impressive 10-20 minute peak frequency (weekdays/Saturdays), the EXPRESS designation ensures reduced travel time compared to stopping-pattern routes. For industrial workers on tight shift schedules or business travelers needing reliable Deira-Ras Al Khor connections, X64 represents the optimal balance of coverage and speed across Dubai’s eastern commercial-industrial axis.
🎓 Transportation Expert Analysis
Route X64 exemplifies targeted express transit for industrial corridors. Ras Al Khor houses Dubai’s largest industrial concentration—food processing, manufacturing, logistics, retail warehouses—employing thousands in moderate-wage roles requiring reliable commutes. By operating EXPRESS service (fewer stops than regular 64/64A), X64 recognizes that industrial workers value punctuality for shift starts over neighborhood micro-coverage. The route bridges Old Deira’s commercial legacy (souks, trading companies) with modern industrial zones—reflecting Dubai’s economic evolution while maintaining connectivity. The 5 AM start accommodates early manufacturing shifts, while 11:30 PM end serves evening operations. Deira’s concentration of affordable worker housing makes this corridor natural for industrial commuting. The 10-minute peak frequency demonstrates RTA’s commitment to reliable workforce mobility, treating industrial employment as equal priority to CBD white-collar commuting.
⏰ Route X64 Complete Schedule & Frequency
Verified EXPRESS schedule December 2025. All times UAE local time (UTC+4).
📅 Daily Operating Hours
🗓️ Weekdays & Saturdays
| First Bus: | 05:00-05:05 AM |
| Last Bus: | 11:30-11:45 PM |
| Service Hours: | ~18.5 hours daily |
🕌 Fridays
| First Bus: | 05:20 AM |
| Last Bus: | 12:01 AM (midnight+) |
| Service Hours: | ~18.5 hours |
⏱️ EXPRESS Frequency
| Peak Hours (Weekdays): | Every 10-15 min |
| Off-Peak (Weekdays): | Every 20-30 minutes |
| Weekends: | Every 15-20 minutes |
| Journey Time: | 81-91 minutes (EXPRESS) |
⚠️ Important EXPRESS Service Notes:
- ⚡ EXPRESS Route: 20% faster than regular 64/64A!
- 🕐 Excellent 10-15 Min Peak: Reliable for shifts
- ⏰ 5 AM Early Start: Morning manufacturing shifts
- 🌙 11:30 PM Late Service: Evening operations covered
- ⏱️ 90-Min Journey: Al Baraha ↔ Ras Al Khor
- 📱 S’hail App: Real-time express tracking
- 🏭 Industrial Focus: Worker commute priority
🗺️ Route X64 EXPRESS Stop List
All 21-23 express stops (fewer than regular 64/64A):
🚏 EXPRESS STOP SEQUENCE (21-23 Stops)
🏛️ Deira Commercial Zone:
- Al Baraha Bus Station – Major Deira hub/start
- Naif Intersection – Souks, wholesale markets
- Al Rigga – Business district
- Deira, Baniyas Square – Historic trade center
- Maktoum Road – Commercial corridor
- Memorial Plaza
- Etisalat Head Office
🏘️ Residential Zones:
- Hor Al Anz – Mixed residential
- Al Qusais – Family neighborhoods
- Islamic Institute
- Burj Nahar
✈️ Airport Zone:
- Dnata – Aviation services
- Garhoud, Intersection
- Airport Terminal 1, External – Employment access
- Rashidiya, Village
- Waha Community Center
🏭 Ras Al Khor Industrial Area:
- Ras Al Khor, Vegetable Market – Wholesale food
- Ras Al Khor, Ducamz – Industrial sector
- Ras Al Khor, Tawoon Trans – Transport companies
- Ras Al Khor, Rahmani Trdg – Trading area
- Ras Al Khor 1 – Industrial zone 1
- Ras Al Khor 2 – Industrial zone 2
- Ras Al Khor, Terminus 1 – End point
🎯 Key X64 EXPRESS Destinations:
- 🏛️ Al Baraha: Major Deira transport hub
- 🛍️ Naif: Souks, wholesale, traditional markets
- 💼 Al Rigga: Business district, offices
- 🏛️ Baniyas Square: Historic Deira trade center
- 🏘️ Hor Al Anz/Al Qusais: Residential areas
- ✈️ Airport Terminal 1: Aviation employment
- 🏭 Ras Al Khor Industrial: Manufacturing, logistics
- 📦 Vegetable Market: Wholesale food distribution
- 🚚 Transport Companies: Logistics sector
💳 Route X64 Fare Information
Distance-based pricing. December 2025.
📊 Fare Structure
💳 Payment:
- ✅ Nol Card ONLY – Cash NOT accepted
- 💳 Silver Nol Card: Best for daily workers
- 🔄 Always Tap: In AND out for accurate fare
- 📱 Nol App: Top-up, check balance
💰 Monthly Industrial Worker Commute:
| 🏠 Deira → X64 EXPRESS → Ras Al Khor Factory: | AED 7-8 |
| Return journey: | AED 7-8 |
| Daily commute total: | AED 14-16 |
| Monthly (26 working days): | AED 364-416 |
Express Value: Save 20% travel time vs regular 64/64A, arriving punctually for shifts!
✨ Onboard EXPRESS Features
Air Conditioning
Comfortable Seats
Wheelchair Access
WiFi Available
EXPRESS Speed
20% faster!
CCTV Security
🧭 Complete X64 EXPRESS Guide
- Get Nol Card: Purchase at bus station or shop
- Go to Al Baraha or Ras Al Khor: Start/end points
- Find X64 EXPRESS Stop: Designated platforms
- Check S’hail App: Next EXPRESS (10-20 min)
- Board X64 EXPRESS: Look for route number
- Tap Your Nol Card: When boarding
- Enjoy Fast 90-Min Ride: EXPRESS service!
- Exit at Destination: Deira work, industrial area
- Tap Out: Always when leaving
- Return Same X64: Opposite direction
💡 Expert X64 EXPRESS Tips:
- ⚡ EXPRESS Advantage: 20% faster than regular 64/64A!
- 🏭 Industrial Workers: Primary route to Ras Al Khor
- 🕐 10-15 Min Peak: Excellent for shift punctuality
- ⏱️ 90-Min Journey: Factor in for commute planning
- 📱 S’hail App: Track EXPRESS arrivals
- 💼 Deira Business: Access souks, trading companies
- ✈️ Airport Access: Terminal 1 employment
- ⏰ 5 AM Early Start: Morning shift coverage
- 🌙 11:30 PM Service: Late shift accommodation
- 💰 AED 7-8 Each Way: Budget ~AED 400/month
- 🚏 Fewer Stops: Faster than regular service
- 🏭 Ras Al Khor Zones: Multiple industrial sectors
- 🔄 Always Tap Out: Ensure correct fare
- 👷 Worker Priority: Reliable industrial commute
📞 Official Contact
🏭 Ras Al Khor
Zone: Industrial area
Access: X64 EXPRESS
📱 Essential Apps
RTA S’hail App
– X64 real-time tracking
– EXPRESS monitoring
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA Dubai official announcements. This is the most comprehensive Route X64 guide online with complete EXPRESS service details Al Baraha ↔ Ras Al Khor (5 AM – 11:30 PM), verified 10-20 minute frequency, 21-23 express stop coverage (Deira commercial, Airport Terminal 1, Ras Al Khor industrial zones), EXPRESS speed advantage (20% faster than 64/64A), and industrial worker commute tips. For real-time EXPRESS tracking, use RTA S’hail app or call 800 9090.