🚌 Route 10: Cross-City Service

Gold Souq Bus Station ↔ Al Quoz Bus Station

📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Dubai | 💳 Nol Card | ⏱️ Every 15-20 Min

🌟 Deira-Al Quoz Connector: Route 10 is RTA Dubai’s cross-city service connecting Gold Souq Bus Station in Deira with Al Quoz Bus Station. Operating from 5:02 AM – 11:33 PM daily with 15-20 minute frequency, this route serves 29 stops (Al Quoz direction) including Oasis Center, Al Jafiliya Metro, Rashid Hospital, and Reef Mall. Journey time: 30-41 minutes. Fare: AED 3-5. Perfect for cross-city commutes!

📋 Route 10 Essential Information

🚌 Route:	10
🏢 Operator:	RTA Dubai
🎯 Type:	Cross-City Urban Service
📍 Route:	Gold Souq Bus Station ↔ Al Quoz Bus Station
⏱️ Journey:	30-41 minutes
🕐 Hours:	5:02 AM – 11:33 PM Daily
⏰ Frequency:	Every 15-20 minutes
💰 Fare:	AED 3-5 (zone-based)
💳 Payment:	Nol Card (All types)
🚏 Total Stops:	29 stops (Al Quoz direction) \| 14-15 stops (Gold Souq direction)
✅ Status:	🟢 Operating Daily

🗺️ Interactive Route Map

📍 Route 10 Coverage Map

Explore the complete cross-city Route 10 from Gold Souq in Deira to Al Quoz industrial area. The route covers Umm Hurair, Al Jafiliya, and Al Quoz districts.

💡 Tip: Use the map controls to zoom in/out and explore the cross-city route from Deira to Al Quoz.

📖 About Route 10

Route 10 is RTA Dubai’s essential cross-city connector linking Gold Souq Bus Station in historic Deira with Al Quoz Bus Station in the industrial district. This route serves as a vital link for workers commuting from Deira to Al Quoz’s factories and residents accessing both areas. With 29 stops (Al Quoz direction) covering a 30-41 minute journey, Route 10 passes through key areas including Deira (Reef Mall, Salah Al Din Metro), Umm Hurair, Rashid Hospital, Al Jafiliya Metro, Oasis Center, and Al Quoz industrial area.

Operated by RTA Dubai, Route 10 is particularly popular among Al Quoz factory workers living in Deira, shoppers visiting Reef Mall and Oasis Center, and patients accessing Rashid Hospital. Operating from 5:02 AM to 11:33 PM daily with 15-20 minute frequency, the route ensures reliable cross-city service throughout the day. Fares range from AED 3 to AED 5 depending on zones crossed, payable via Nol Card. The route connects to Dubai Metro at Salah Al Din Metro and Al Jafiliya Metro stations.

🎓 Expert Analysis

Route 10 is strategically designed as a cross-city industrial corridor—connecting Deira’s commercial district with Al Quoz’s manufacturing zone. The 15-20 minute frequency makes it ideal for shift workers commuting to Al Quoz factories. Strategic stops at Oasis Center, Rashid Hospital, and Reef Mall serve shopping, healthcare, and retail needs. For workers in Al Quoz living in Deira, Route 10 offers car-free commuting at AED 3-5 versus AED 30-35 taxi fares—saving AED 600-700 monthly! The route’s coverage of Al Jafiliya Metro enables seamless transfers to Red Line for wider Dubai access. Extended hours (5:02 AM – 11:33 PM) accommodate early morning and late evening industrial shifts.

🚏 Route 10 Major Stops

🚌 Al Quoz → Gold Souq (29 Stops)

From: Al Quoz Bus Station → To: Gold Souq Bus Station

Stop 1:	Al Quoz Bus Station – 05 (START)
First Bus:	5:02 AM
Last Bus:	11:33 PM
Frequency:	Every 15-20 minutes
Service:	Major bus station, industrial area
Stops 2-8:	Al Quoz Industrial Area
Key Stops:	Queen Palace Factory – 01
	Galadari Printing & Publishing – 01
	Shirawi Scania – 02, Bosch Center 2 – 01
	Marine Center 2 – 01
	Al Futtaim Motors – 01
Service:	Factories, automotive, industrial
Stop 9:	Oasis Center – 01
Service:	🛍️ Shopping mall
Stop 10:	Al Jafiliya Landside Metro Bus Stop – 1
Connection:	Dubai Metro Red Line
Stops 11-14:	Umm Hurair Area
Key Stops:	Department of Health – 02
	Umm Hurair Road 1 – 02, Road 2 – 01
	British Council – 01
Service:	Government, education, residential
Stop 15:	Rashid Hospital – 01
Service:	🏥 Major hospital
Stops 16-20:	Downtown Area
Key Stops:	Dubai Courts 1 – 1
	Al Bakhit Center – 02
	Hamarain Center – 02
	Muraqqabat Police Station 2 – 01
	Crowne Plaza Hotel Deira 2 – 01
Service:	Courts, shopping, hotels
Stops 21-24:	Deira Area
Key Stops:	🛍️ Reef Mall – 02
	Salah Al Din Metro Bus Stop – 02
Connection:	Dubai Metro Green Line
	Deira Fish Roundabout 2 – 01
	Al Nakhal – 01
Service:	Shopping, metro, traditional markets
Final Stop:	Gold Souq Bus Station – 01
Connection:	Multiple bus routes
Journey Time:	~41 minutes from Al Quoz

⏱️ Journey: 30-41 min | 💰 Fare: AED 3-5 | 🚏 Stops: 29 | 🏭 Cross-City!

💳 Nol Card & Fare System

💳 Nol Card System

✅ Required: Nol Card mandatory (cash NOT accepted)
💰 Route 10 Fare: AED 3-5 (zone-based)
🎫 Card Types: Red, Silver, Gold, Blue
📍 Purchase: Gold Souq Station, Al Quoz Station, metro stations
💵 Top-Up: Stations, machines, online, mobile app
📱 Balance Check: RTA app, ticket machines
🔄 Transfers: Free 60-min transfers to metro/other buses

💰 Industrial Worker Savings

🚌 Route 10 (daily):	AED 3-5
🚕 Taxi (Deira → Al Quoz):	AED 30-35
🚗 Private Car (fuel + parking):	AED 25-30/day

Smart Savings: Route 10 saves AED 25-32 per day—that’s AED 500-640/month for daily commuters!

💡 Expert Route 10 Travel Tips

🌟 Cross-City Route: Deira to Al Quoz industrial!
💰 Daily Savings: AED 25-32/day vs taxi = AED 500-640/month!
📱 RTA App: Real-time tracking for shift workers
🎫 Nol Card Ready: Top up AED 5 before travel
⏰ Frequent Service: Every 15-20 minutes
🚇 Metro Connections: Salah Al Din (Green), Al Jafiliya (Red)
🏭 Industrial Access: Al Quoz factories, workshops
🛍️ Shopping: Reef Mall, Oasis Center
📍 Extended Hours: 5:02 AM – 11:33 PM
🔄 Free Transfers: 60-min window to metro/other buses
♿ Accessible: All buses wheelchair-friendly
🏥 Healthcare: Rashid Hospital access
🏛️ Government: Dubai Courts, Department of Health
🏨 Hotels: Crowne Plaza Deira

📞 Official Contact

🇦🇪 RTA Dubai

📞 Hotline: 800 9090 (24/7)

📧 Email: contactus@rta.ae

🌐 Website: rta.ae

📱 Digital Services

RTA Dubai App: iOS/Android

S’hail App: Journey planning

Nol Card: Balance check via apps

🚌 Route 10

Type: Cross-City Service

Frequency: Every 15-20 min

Fare: AED 3-5

Hours: 5:02 AM – 11:33 PM

ℹ️ Content Verification

Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA Dubai official documentation, S’hail app, Transit app. This is the most comprehensive Route 10 guide online with complete information on the cross-city service (29 stops), detailed timings (5:02 AM – 11:33 PM, every 15-20 min), interactive route map, fare (AED 3-5), journey time (30-41 minutes), industrial & shopping access, and internal links to RTA Dubai and Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use RTA Dubai app or call 800 9090.