Route 320: Academic City Bus Dubai | Universities & Silicon Oasis | Map 2025
🚌 Route 320: Academic City Service
Al Rashidiya Bus Station ↔ Academic City
📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Dubai | 💳 Nol Card | ⏱️ Every 30 Min
🌟 University & Tech Hub Connector: Route 320 is RTA Dubai’s dedicated service connecting Al Rashidiya Bus Station with Dubai Academic City via Dubai Silicon Oasis. Operating from 5:00 AM – 12:15 AM daily with 30-minute frequency, this route serves 25-33 stops (direction dependent) including major universities, tech parks, and residential areas. Journey time: 64-71 minutes. Fare: AED 3-7.50 (zone-based). Perfect for students, tech workers, and residents!
📋 Route 320 Essential Information
| 🚌 Route: | 320 |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai |
| 🎯 Type: | Standard Urban Service |
| 📍 Route: | Al Rashidiya Bus Station ↔ Dubai Academic City (via Silicon Oasis) |
| ⏱️ Journey: | 64-71 minutes |
| 🕐 Hours: | 5:00 AM – 12:15 AM Daily |
| ⏰ Frequency: | Every 30 minutes |
| 💰 Fare: | AED 3-7.50 (zone-based) |
| 💳 Payment: | Nol Card (All types) |
| 🚏 Total Stops: | 25 stops (to Academic City) | 33 stops (to Rashidiya) |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating Daily |
🗺️ Interactive Route Map
📍 Route 320 Coverage Map
Explore the complete Route 320 from Al Rashidiya Bus Station to Dubai Academic City. The route covers Dubai Silicon Oasis tech parks, multiple universities, and residential communities.
💡 Tip: Use the map controls to zoom in/out and explore stops along the route. The route passes through Dubai Silicon Oasis tech hub.
📖 About Route 320
Route 320 is RTA Dubai’s dedicated university and technology hub service designed to connect students, tech workers, and residents between Al Rashidiya and Dubai Academic City. The route strategically passes through Dubai Silicon Oasis, one of Dubai’s premier technology parks, serving multiple universities, tech companies, and residential communities. With 25-33 stops depending on direction, Route 320 covers approximately 64-71 minutes of journey time, making it an essential link for the academic and tech communities in eastern Dubai.
Operated by RTA Dubai, Route 320 serves prestigious institutions including University of Dubai, Emirates Aviation University, Al Ghurair University, Dubai Men’s College, Manipal University, University of Birmingham Dubai, BITS Pilani, and De Montfort University. Operating from 5:00 AM to 12:15 AM daily with 30-minute frequency, Route 320 ensures reliable service for students attending early morning and late evening classes. Fares range from AED 3 to AED 7.50 depending on zones crossed, payable via Nol Card.
🎓 Expert Analysis
Route 320 is strategically designed as Dubai’s academic corridor—connecting Al Rashidiya residential area with the concentrated university zone in Academic City. The route’s passage through Dubai Silicon Oasis serves dual purposes: providing tech workers access to major companies while enabling students to reach internship opportunities. The 30-minute frequency is optimized for class schedules, ensuring students can catch buses between lectures. Strategic stops at Avenue Mall (Silicon Oasis) provide shopping/dining access for students. For students living in Al Rashidiya and studying in Academic City, Route 320 offers car-free commuting at AED 3-7.50 versus AED 25-35 taxi fares—saving AED 500-700 monthly! The extended hours (until 12:15 AM) accommodate evening classes and late study sessions.
🚏 Route 320 Major Stops
🚌 Rashidiya → Academic City (25 Stops)
From: Al Rashidiya Bus Station → To: Dubai Academic City
| Stop 1: | Rashidiya Bus Station Gate 5 (START) |
| First Bus: | 5:00 AM |
| Last Bus: | 12:15 AM |
| Frequency: | Every 30 minutes |
| Service: | Major bus station, residential area |
| Stops 2-10: | Dubai Silicon Oasis Area |
| Key Stops: | HQ 2, Silicon Park 2, Avenue Mall 2 |
| Al Waha Masjid 2, Arch Building 2 | |
| SP Oasis 2, Palace Tower 2 | |
| Sit Tower 2, North Park 2 | |
| Service: | Tech companies, shopping mall, residential |
| Stop 11: | Dubai Men’s College 2-2 |
| Service: | Higher education institution |
| Stops 12-14: | Al Ghurair University (3 stops) |
| Service: | University campus access |
| Stop 15: | University of Dubai |
| Service: | Major university campus |
| Stop 16: | Emirates Aviation University 2 |
| Service: | Aviation education institution |
| Stops 17-20: | Dubai Academic City Area |
| Key Stops: | Dubai Academic City 2-2, 1-1 |
| De Montfort University Dubai Campus 1 | |
| BITS Pilani 1 | |
| Final Stop: | Dubai Outsource City, Royal Bank of Scotland 2 |
| Journey Time: | ~64 minutes from Rashidiya |
⏱️ Journey: ~64 min | 💰 Fare: AED 3-7.50 | 🚏 Stops: 25 | ⏰ Frequency: Every 30 min
🚌 Academic City → Rashidiya (33 Stops)
From: Dubai Academic City → To: Al Rashidiya Bus Station
| Start: | Dubai Outsource City, Royal Bank of Scotland 2 |
| Major Stops: | Manipal University 1, University of Birmingham Dubai 1 |
| BITS Pilani 2, De Montfort University 2 | |
| Dubai Academic City (1-2, 2-1) | |
| Emirates Aviation University 1 | |
| University of Dubai | |
| Al Ghurair University (2-1, 3-1) | |
| Dubai Men’s College 2-1 | |
| Silicon Oasis (Lake 1, North Park 1, etc.) | |
| Final: | Rashidiya Bus Station Parking |
| Journey Time: | ~71 minutes to Rashidiya |
⏱️ Journey: ~71 min | 💰 Fare: AED 3-7.50 | 🚏 Stops: 33 | ⏰ Frequency: Every 30 min
🎓 Universities Served by Route 320
🏫 Academic Institutions on Route 320
🎓 University of Dubai
Business, Engineering, IT programs
✈️ Emirates Aviation University
Aviation, Engineering, Business
🏛️ Al Ghurair University
Multiple campus stops
👨🎓 Dubai Men’s College
Higher education institution
🏥 Manipal University
Medical, Engineering programs
🇬🇧 University of Birmingham Dubai
UK university branch campus
🇮🇳 BITS Pilani
Engineering, Science programs
🇬🇧 De Montfort University
UK university Dubai campus
💳 Nol Card & Fare System
💳 Nol Card System
- ✅ Required: Nol Card mandatory (cash NOT accepted)
- 💰 320 Fare: AED 3-7.50 (zone-based)
- 🎫 Card Types: Red, Silver, Gold, Blue
- 📍 Purchase: Rashidiya Bus 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
💰 Student Savings Calculator
| 🚌 Route 320 (daily commute): | AED 3-7.50 |
| 🚕 Taxi (Rashidiya → Academic City): | AED 25-35 |
| 🚗 Private Car (fuel + parking): | AED 20-30/day |
Student Savings: Route 320 saves AED 20-30 per day—that’s AED 400-600/month for students!
💡 Expert Route 320 Travel Tips
- 🌟 Student Route: Optimized for university schedules!
- 💰 Daily Savings: AED 20-30/day vs taxi = AED 400-600/month!
- 📱 RTA App: Real-time tracking prevents missed buses
- 🎫 Nol Card Ready: Top up before semester starts
- ⏰ Consistent Frequency: Every 30 minutes all day
- 🏫 Multiple Universities: Serves 8+ institutions
- 🛍️ Avenue Mall: Shopping/dining in Silicon Oasis
- 💼 Tech Jobs: Access to Silicon Oasis companies
- 📍 Extended Hours: Until 12:15 AM for evening classes
- 🔄 Free Transfers: 60-min window to metro/other buses
- ♿ Accessible: All buses wheelchair-friendly
- 📚 Study Time: Use 64-71 min journey for reading!
- 🏢 Internships: Easy access to Silicon Oasis tech companies
📞 Official Contact
📱 Digital Services
RTA Dubai App: iOS/Android
S’hail App: Journey planning
Nol Card: Balance check via apps
🚌 Route 320
Type: University Service
Frequency: Every 30 min
Fare: AED 3-7.50 (zone-based)
Hours: 5:00 AM – 12:15 AM
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA Dubai official documentation, S’hail app. This is the most comprehensive Route 320 guide online with complete information on the university service (25-33 stops), detailed timings (5 AM – 12:15 AM, every 30 min), interactive route map, fare system (AED 3-7.50 zone-based), journey time (64-71 minutes), all 8+ universities served, and internal links to RTA Dubai and Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use RTA Dubai app or call 800 9090.