🚌 Route 36A – RTA Dubai
Silicon Oasis ↔ Etisalat Metro Station
📅 Updated: February 2026 | ✅ Verified by RTA Dubai | 🎯 Education & Tech Corridor | 46 Stops!
✅ Official RTA Education Corridor Service: Route 36A is a comprehensive cross-city link connecting Dubai Silicon Oasis (tech/education hub) with Etisalat Metro Station (Green Line). Serving 46 strategic stops including Dubai Academic City, Dubai Men’s College, Al Ghurair University, International City & Dragon Mart, Mirdiff City Centre, and Rashidiya, this route operates 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily with 20-30 minute frequency. Perfect for university students, tech workers, and families. Flat AED 5-8 fare.
📋 Route 36A Essential Information
| 🚌 Route Number: | 36A |
| 🏁 Service Type: | Urban (Education/Technology Corridor) |
| 🚇 Metro Connection: | Etisalat Station (Green Line) |
| 🎓 Coverage: | Silicon Oasis, Academic City, International City |
| ⏱️ Journey Duration: | ~90 minutes (full route) |
| 🚏 Total Stops: | 46 stops |
| 💰 Fare: | AED 5-8 (distance-based) |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai Public Transport |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating Daily |
🗺️ Interactive Route 36A Map
Explore the education and technology corridor from Silicon Oasis to Etisalat Metro. The route covers Academic City, International City, and Mirdiff with 46 stops.
Map showing Route 36A corridor from Silicon Oasis through Academic City, International City, and Mirdiff to Etisalat Metro
📍 Route 36A Coverage Area:
- 💻 Dubai Silicon Oasis: Tech hub with universities and innovation centers
- 🎓 Dubai Academic City: 70+ universities and colleges
- 🌍 International City: Diverse expatriate residential community
- 🛍️ Dragon Mart: Major shopping and wholesale complex
- 🏬 Mirdiff City Centre: Shopping, entertainment, dining
- 🚇 Etisalat Metro Station: Green Line connection to all Dubai
💡 Using the Map:
- 🔍 Zoom In/Out: Use + and – buttons or scroll wheel
- 📍 Find Stops: Search for “Academic City”, “Silicon Oasis”, or “Dragon Mart”
- 🧭 Get Directions: Click “Directions” to navigate from your location
- 📱 Mobile Friendly: Works on all devices
- 🎓 Education Corridor: All 46 stops connect universities and tech zones
📖 About Route 36A – Silicon Oasis Education Corridor
Route 36A serves as RTA Dubai’s premier education and technology corridor, linking the Dubai Silicon Oasis (tech-industrial zone and higher education cluster) with Etisalat Metro Station on the Green Line. This comprehensive 46-stop route bridges Dubai’s eastern tech/university sectors with metro connectivity, enabling students and tech workers to commute affordably across the city without private transport.
Traversing multiple critical zones Dubai Silicon Oasis (tech companies, universities, institutes), Dubai Academic City (70+ higher education institutions), International City & Dragon Mart (diverse expatriate residential hub), Mirdiff City Centre (shopping/entertainment), and Rashidiya (transport interchange)—Route 36A serves diverse travel purposes: university student commuting, tech worker shuttles, shopping trips, and metro transfers for broader Dubai access.
Operating from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily with 20-30 minute peak frequency (30 minutes standard), the 90-minute journey time reflects the route’s extensive 46-stop coverage across Dubai’s eastern corridor. This is a true lifeline for Dubai’s international student population and tech sector workforce, democratizing access to education and employment in specialized clusters far from metro lines.
🎓 Transportation Expert Analysis
Route 36A exemplifies strategic transit planning for knowledge economy zones. Dubai Silicon Oasis and Academic City represent concentrated education and technology clusters housing dozens of universities (Wollongong, Middlesex, Manipal, Rochester Institute of Technology, and 70+ others), research institutes, and tech companies. These zones employ/educate tens of thousands but lie far from metro cores. By directly linking them to Etisalat Metro (Green Line), Route 36A enables students residing anywhere on Dubai’s metro network to attend universities in these clusters affordably. The 46-stop count ensures comprehensive pickup—critical for international students often unfamiliar with Dubai geography. International City, a densely populated expat housing area, benefits immensely as residents work/study across Dubai. The 90-minute journey reflects prioritization of coverage over speed—appropriate for student/worker commutes where affordability trumps convenience.
⏰ Route 36A Complete Schedule & Timings
Verified schedule February 2026. All times are UAE local time (UTC+4).
📅 Daily Operating Hours
🗓️ Daily Service (7 Days/Week)
| First Bus: | 06:00 AM |
| Last Bus: | 11:30 PM (23:30) |
| Service Hours: | 17.5 hours daily |
⏱️ Frequency & Journey
| Peak Hours: | Every 20-30 min |
| Standard Frequency: | Every 30 minutes |
| Journey Time: | ~90 minutes (Silicon Oasis ↔ Etisalat) |
⚠️ Important Service Notes:
- 🎓 Education Route: Peak service for student schedules
- 🕐 20-30 Min Peak: Frequent during class hours
- ⏱️ 90-Min Journey: Full route end-to-end
- 🚏 46 Stops: Comprehensive coverage
- 📱 S’hail App: Track in real-time
- 🚇 Metro Integration: Etisalat Green Line
🗺️ Route 36A Complete Coverage
All 46 stops across the education/tech corridor:
🚏 KEY ZONES & STOPS (46 Total)
💻 Dubai Silicon Oasis Zone:
- Silicon Oasis High Bay – Tech hub/start point
- Silicon Oasis Headquarters – Main admin
- Universities in Silicon Oasis – Higher education cluster
- Tech company stops
🎓 Dubai Academic City:
- Dubai Men’s College – Higher technical college
- Al Ghurair University – Private university
- Academic City cluster – 70+ institutions!
- Multiple university stops
🌍 International City & Dragon Mart:
- International City – Diverse expatriate housing
- Dragon Mart – Massive shopping complex
- Multiple residential cluster stops
🛍️ Mirdiff Area:
- Mirdiff City Centre – Major shopping/entertainment
- Residential zones
🚇 Metro Connection:
- Rashidiya Bus Station – Transport interchange
- Etisalat Metro Station – Green Line terminus
🎯 Key Route 36A Destinations:
- 🚇 Etisalat Metro: Green Line access to all Dubai
- 🎓 Academic City: 70+ universities and colleges!
- 💻 Silicon Oasis: Tech companies, startups, innovation
- 🏫 Dubai Men’s College: Technical higher education
- 🎓 Al Ghurair University: Private university
- 🌍 International City: Diverse expatriate community
- 🛍️ Dragon Mart: Shopping, wholesale, Chinese goods
- 🏬 Mirdiff City Centre: Mall, cinema, dining
- 🏘️ Residential Areas: Student housing, family zones
💳 Route 36A Fare Information
Distance-based pricing. February 2026.
📊 Fare Structure
💳 Payment:
- ✅ Nol Card ONLY – Cash NOT accepted
- 💳 Silver Nol Card: Best for students
- 🎓 Student Concession: Available with ID
- 🔄 Always Tap: In AND out for accurate fare
- 🚇 Metro Integration: Same Nol card
💰 Monthly Student Commute Cost:
| 🏠 Metro → 36A → Academic City (one way): | AED 7-8 |
| Return journey: | AED 7-8 |
| Daily university commute: | AED 14-16 |
| Monthly (22 uni days): | AED 308-352 |
Education Access: Route 36A makes Dubai’s premier education clusters affordable for students across the city!
✨ Onboard Facilities
Air Conditioning
Comfortable Seats
Wheelchair Access
WiFi Available
Student-Friendly
Backpack space
CCTV Security
🧭 Complete Route 36A Student Guide
- Get Nol Card: Student rate available at metro
- Take Metro to Etisalat: Green Line
- Exit at Etisalat Metro: Follow bus signs
- Find Route 36A Stop: Near metro exit
- Check S’hail App: Next bus (20-30 min)
- Board Route 36A: “Silicon Oasis/Academic City”
- Tap Your Nol Card: When boarding
- Enjoy 90-Min Ride: To university/tech zone
- Exit at University Stop: Academic City, Silicon Oasis
- Tap Out: Always when leaving
- Return Same Route: Back to Etisalat Metro
- Continue on Green Line: To home
💡 Expert Route 36A Student/Worker Tips:
- 🎓 Academic City: 70+ universities served by this route!
- 💻 Silicon Oasis: Tech workers, students, innovation zone
- 🕐 20-30 Min Peak: Plan for class schedules
- ⏱️ 90-Min Journey: Factor in for punctuality
- 📱 S’hail App Critical: Track exact arrival
- 🚇 Green Line: Etisalat Metro to all Dubai
- 💰 AED 7-8 Each Way: Budget ~AED 350/month commute
- 🏫 46 Stops: Comprehensive education zone coverage
- 🌍 International City: Student housing hub
- 🛍️ Dragon Mart: Shopping for international students
- 🏬 Mirdiff City Centre: Entertainment, food court
- 🎓 Student Nol: Get concession card with uni ID
- 🔄 Always Tap Out: Ensures correct fare
- 👥 Peak Crowding: Expect full buses at class hours
- 📚 Universities: Wollongong, Middlesex, Manipal, RIT, 70+ more!
📞 Official Contact
🎓 Academic City
Zone: Higher education hub
Access: Route 36A connectivity
📱 Essential Apps
RTA S’hail App
– Route 36A real-time
– Journey planning
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: February 2026 | Sources: RTA Dubai official announcements. This is the most comprehensive Route 36A guide online with complete Silicon Oasis ↔ Etisalat Metro schedules (6 AM – 11:30 PM), verified 20-30 minute frequency, 46-stop education/tech corridor coverage (Academic City with 70+ universities, Silicon Oasis tech hub, International City, Dragon Mart, Mirdiff), and student commute budget tips. For real-time tracking, use RTA S’hail app or call 800 9090.