🚌 Route 5: Deira Local Service

Abu Hail Metro Station ↔ Union Bus Station

📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Dubai | 💳 Nol Card | ⏱️ Every 15-25 Min

🌟 Deira Metro Connector: Route 5 is RTA Dubai’s local service connecting Abu Hail Metro Station with Union Bus Station. Operating from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily with 15-25 minute frequency, this route serves 18 stops through Hor Al Anz and Al Muteena areas. Journey time: 35-45 minutes. Fare: AED 3. Perfect for Deira residents and metro connections!

📋 Route 5 Essential Information

🚌 Route:	5
🏢 Operator:	RTA Dubai
🎯 Type:	Local Urban Service
📍 Route:	Abu Hail Metro Station ↔ Union Bus Station
⏱️ Journey:	35-45 minutes
🕐 Hours:	6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Daily
⏰ Frequency:	15-20 min (peak) \| 20-25 min (off-peak)
💰 Fare:	AED 3
💳 Payment:	Nol Card (All types)
🚏 Total Stops:	18 stops
✅ Status:	🟢 Operating Daily

🗺️ Interactive Route Map

📍 Route 5 Coverage Map

Explore the complete Route 5 from Abu Hail Metro Station to Union Bus Station. The route covers Hor Al Anz and Al Muteena residential areas in Deira.

💡 Tip: Use the map controls to zoom in/out and explore Hor Al Anz and Al Muteena neighborhoods along the route.

📖 About Route 5

Route 5 is RTA Dubai’s essential Deira local service connecting Abu Hail Metro Station with Union Bus Station. This route serves as a vital link for residents in the Hor Al Anz and Al Muteena neighborhoods, providing convenient access to Dubai Metro Green Line at both termini. With 18 stops covering a journey of 35-45 minutes, Route 5 passes through residential areas including Safiya Housing, Hor Al Anz (multiple stops), and Al Muteena (park, entrance, road areas).

Operated by RTA Dubai, Route 5 is particularly popular among Deira residents commuting to metro stations for onward travel across Dubai. Operating from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily with 15-20 minute frequency during peak hours, the route ensures reliable local service throughout the day. At just AED 3 per journey (via Nol Card), Route 5 offers exceptional value for local travel and metro connections. The route connects to Dubai Metro Green Line at both Abu Hail and Union stations.

🎓 Expert Analysis

Route 5 is strategically designed as a Deira feeder service—connecting residential Hor Al Anz and Al Muteena areas with two major metro stations (Abu Hail and Union on Green Line). The 15-20 minute peak frequency makes it ideal for metro commuters living in these neighborhoods. Strategic stops at Muteena Park, Burj Nahar Mall, and Hor Al Anz Post Office serve community needs. For residents in Hor Al Anz accessing metro stations, Route 5 offers car-free commuting at AED 3 versus AED 15-20 taxi fares—saving AED 300-400 monthly! The route’s coverage of multiple Hor Al Anz stops (1, 2, 3, Civil Defence, Post Office, Street, Turnoff, Roundabout) ensures comprehensive neighborhood access. Free 60-minute transfers to metro enable seamless multi-modal journeys across Dubai.

🚏 Route 5 All Stops

🚌 Union → Abu Hail (18 Stops)

From: Union Bus Station → To: Abu Hail Metro Station

Stop 1:	Union Bus Station (START)
First Bus:	6:00 AM
Last Bus:	10:00 PM (Mon-Sat) \| 11:00 PM (Sun)
Peak Frequency:	Every 15-20 minutes
Connection:	Dubai Metro Green Line (Union Station)
Service:	Major bus station, metro transfer
Stop 2:	Union, Bus Stop 1-1
Stop 3:	Al Nakhal
Stop 4:	Burj Nahar Mall 1
Service:	Shopping mall
Stops 5-7:	Al Muteena Area
Key Stops:	Muteena Road 1, Muteena Park 1, Muteena Entrance 1
Service:	Residential area, park
Stops 8-15:	Hor Al Anz Area (8 stops)
Key Stops:	Hor Al Anz Roundabout 1, Turnoff 1
	Hor Al Anz Street, Civil Defence
	Hor Al Anz Post Office
	Hor Al Anz 1, 2-1, 3-1
Service:	Residential community, post office
Stop 16:	Safiya Housing 1
Service:	Residential housing
Stop 17:	Omer Bin Al Khattab School 1
Service:	School
Final Stop:	Abu Hail Metro Station
Connection:	Dubai Metro Green Line
Journey Time:	~35-45 minutes from Union

⏱️ Journey: 35-45 min | 💰 Fare: AED 3 | 🚏 Stops: 18 | 🚇 Metro Access!

💳 Nol Card & Fare System

💳 Nol Card System

✅ Required: Nol Card mandatory (cash NOT accepted)
💰 Route 5 Fare: AED 3 flat rate
🎫 Card Types: Red, Silver, Gold, Blue
📍 Purchase: Abu Hail Metro, Union Metro, bus stations
💵 Top-Up: Stations, machines, online, mobile app
📱 Balance Check: RTA app, ticket machines
🔄 Transfers: Free 60-min transfers to metro/other buses

💰 Local Commuter Savings

🚌 Route 5 (local):	AED 3
🚕 Taxi (Hor Al Anz → Metro):	AED 15-20
🚗 Private Car (fuel + parking):	AED 12-18/day

Smart Savings: Route 5 saves AED 12-17 per day—that’s AED 240-340/month for daily commuters!

💡 Expert Route 5 Travel Tips

🌟 Metro Feeder: Connects Hor Al Anz to Green Line!
💰 Daily Savings: AED 12-17/day vs taxi = AED 240-340/month!
📱 RTA App: Real-time tracking for local service
🎫 Nol Card Ready: Top up AED 3 before travel
⏰ Peak Frequency: 15-20 min (7-9 AM, 5-8 PM)
🚇 Metro Connections: Abu Hail & Union (Green Line)
🏘️ Neighborhood Service: Comprehensive Hor Al Anz coverage
🏬 Burj Nahar Mall: Shopping access
📍 Extended Hours: Until 10-11 PM daily
🔄 Free Transfers: 60-min window to metro/other buses
♿ Accessible: All buses wheelchair-friendly
🏫 School Access: Omer Bin Al Khattab School stop
🏞️ Muteena Park: Park access for residents

📞 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 5

Type: Local Service

Frequency: 15-20 min (peak)

Fare: AED 3

Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

ℹ️ Content Verification

Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA Dubai official documentation, S’hail app, Transit app. This is the most comprehensive Route 5 guide online with complete information on the Deira local service (18 stops), detailed timings (6 AM – 11 PM, every 15-25 min), interactive route map, fare (AED 3), journey time (35-45 minutes), metro connections (Abu Hail & Union Green Line), and internal links to RTA Dubai and Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use RTA Dubai app or call 800 9090.