Route 9: Business Bay to Jumeirah Beach Bus Dubai | Mercato Mall | Map & Timings 2025
🚌 Route 9: Business Bay-Jumeirah Service
Business Bay Metro ↔ Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Dubai | 💳 Nol Card | ⏱️ Every 20 Min
🌟 Business-Beach Connector: Route 9 is RTA Dubai’s service connecting Business Bay Metro with Al Ghubaiba Bus Station via Jumeirah Beach Road. Operating from 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM daily with 20-minute frequency, this route serves 21 stops including Mercato Shopping Mall, Jumeirah Beach, Etihad Museum, and Al Mina. Journey time: 42 minutes. Fare: AED 3-5. Perfect for beach access and business commutes!
📋 Route 9 Essential Information
| 🚌 Route: | 9 |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai |
| 🎯 Type: | Urban Beach Service |
| 📍 Route: | Business Bay Metro ↔ Al Ghubaiba via Jumeirah Beach |
| ⏱️ Journey: | 42 minutes |
| 🕐 Hours: | 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM Daily |
| ⏰ Frequency: | Every 20 minutes |
| 💰 Fare: | AED 3-5 (zone-based) |
| 💳 Payment: | Nol Card (All types) |
| 🚏 Total Stops: | 21 stops |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating Daily |
🗺️ Interactive Route Map
📍 Route 9 Coverage Map
Explore the complete Route 9 from Business Bay to Al Ghubaiba. The route covers Jumeirah Beach Road, Mercato Mall, and downtown Dubai areas.
💡 Tip: Use the map controls to zoom in/out and explore Jumeirah Beach Road and downtown areas along the route.
📖 About Route 9
Route 9 is RTA Dubai’s essential business-beach connector linking Business Bay Metro with Al Ghubaiba Bus Station via the scenic Jumeirah Beach Road. This route serves as a vital link for professionals commuting from downtown to Business Bay and residents accessing Jumeirah’s beaches and shopping destinations. With 21 stops covering a 42-minute journey, Route 9 passes through key areas including Al Wasl, Safa, Jumeirah Beach (Mercato Mall, Beach Center, Century Plaza), Etihad Museum, and Al Mina.
Operated by RTA Dubai, Route 9 is particularly popular among beach-goers visiting Jumeirah Beach, shoppers heading to Mercato Shopping Mall, and business professionals commuting to Business Bay. Operating from 4:45 AM to 12:00 AM daily (nearly 20 hours!) with 20-minute frequency, the route ensures reliable 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 Business Bay Metro Station.
🎓 Expert Analysis
Route 9 is strategically designed as a business-beach corridor—connecting Business Bay’s commercial district with Jumeirah’s coastal attractions and downtown’s historic Al Ghubaiba area. The 20-minute frequency makes it ideal for daily commuters and beach visitors. Strategic stops at Mercato Shopping Mall, Beach Center, and Jumeirah Grand Masjid serve shopping, recreation, and community needs. For Business Bay workers living near Jumeirah, Route 9 offers car-free commuting at AED 3-5 versus AED 25-30 taxi fares—saving AED 500-600 monthly! The route’s coverage of Etihad Museum and Al Mina provides cultural and maritime access. Extended hours (4:45 AM – 12:00 AM) accommodate early morning and late evening schedules. Metro connection at Business Bay enables seamless transfers to Red Line for wider Dubai access.
🚏 Route 9 All Stops
🚌 Business Bay → Al Ghubaiba (21 Stops)
From: Business Bay Metro → To: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
| Stop 1: | Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside (START) |
| First Bus: | 4:45 AM |
| Last Bus: | 12:00 AM (midnight) |
| Frequency: | Every 20 minutes |
| Connection: | Dubai Metro Red Line |
| Service: | Metro station, business district |
| Stop 2: | Emarat Headquarters 2, Street 35 |
| Stops 3-6: | Al Wasl Area |
| Key Stops: | Al Ittihad Health Center 1 |
| Street 35a-1, Dar Al Ber Society 1 | |
| Wasl Road Box Park 1-2 | |
| Service: | Residential, healthcare, community |
| Stop 7: | Safa Emarat Petrol Station |
| Stop 8: | Al Arouba Street 1 |
| Stop 9: | Hassa Bint Al Murr Masjid 2 |
| Stops 10-14: | Jumeirah Beach Road |
| Key Stops: | 🛍️ Mercato Shopping Mall 2 |
| Jumeirah St Dubai Islamic Bank 2 | |
| 🏖️ Beach Center 2 | |
| 🏖️ Century Plaza 2 | |
| Jumeirah Grand Masjid 2 | |
| Service: | Shopping, beach access, dining |
| Stop 15: | Etihad Museum 2 |
| Service: | 🏛️ Cultural heritage site |
| Stops 16-20: | Downtown Area |
| Key Stops: | Hudheiba 2, Capital Hotel 2 |
| Al Mina Road 2 | |
| Department of Ports & Customs 2, 3 | |
| Service: | Hotels, maritime, government |
| Final Stop: | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 45 |
| Connection: | Multiple bus routes, Green Line metro nearby |
| Journey Time: | ~42 minutes from Business Bay |
⏱️ Journey: 42 min | 💰 Fare: AED 3-5 | 🚏 Stops: 21 | 🏖️ Beach Access!
🎯 Key Destinations Access
🌟 Popular Stops on Route 9
🛍️ Mercato Shopping Mall
Shopping, dining, entertainment
🏖️ Jumeirah Beach
Beach Center, Century Plaza
🏛️ Etihad Museum
Cultural heritage, history
🏢 Business Bay
Commercial district, offices
🏨 Capital Hotel
Hospitality, downtown
🚢 Al Mina
Maritime, port area
💳 Nol Card & Fare System
💳 Nol Card System
- ✅ Required: Nol Card mandatory (cash NOT accepted)
- 💰 Route 9 Fare: AED 3-5 (zone-based)
- 🎫 Card Types: Red, Silver, Gold, Blue
- 📍 Purchase: Business Bay Metro, Al Ghubaiba Station
- 💵 Top-Up: Stations, machines, online, mobile app
- 📱 Balance Check: RTA app, ticket machines
- 🔄 Transfers: Free 60-min transfers to metro/other buses
💰 Beach Commuter Savings
| 🚌 Route 9 (daily): | AED 3-5 |
| 🚕 Taxi (Business Bay → Beach): | AED 25-30 |
| 🚗 Private Car (fuel + parking): | AED 20-25/day |
Smart Savings: Route 9 saves AED 20-27 per day—that’s AED 400-540/month for daily commuters!
💡 Expert Route 9 Travel Tips
- 🌟 Beach Route: Perfect for Jumeirah Beach access!
- 💰 Daily Savings: AED 20-27/day vs taxi = AED 400-540/month!
- 📱 RTA App: Real-time tracking for beach trips
- 🎫 Nol Card Ready: Top up AED 5 before travel
- ⏰ Frequent Service: Every 20 minutes all day
- 🚇 Metro Connection: Business Bay (Red Line)
- 🛍️ Mercato Mall: Shopping destination
- 🏖️ Beach Access: Beach Center, Century Plaza
- 📍 Extended Hours: 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM (nearly 20 hours!)
- 🔄 Free Transfers: 60-min window to metro/other buses
- ♿ Accessible: All buses wheelchair-friendly
- 🏛️ Culture: Etihad Museum access
- 🏢 Business Bay: Commercial district access
- 🚢 Maritime: Al Mina port area
📞 Official Contact
📱 Digital Services
RTA Dubai App: iOS/Android
S’hail App: Journey planning
Nol Card: Balance check via apps
🚌 Route 9
Type: Urban Beach Service
Frequency: Every 20 min
Fare: AED 3-5
Hours: 4:45 AM – 12:00 AM
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA Dubai official documentation, S’hail app, Transit app. This is the most comprehensive Route 9 guide online with complete information on the Business Bay-Jumeirah service (21 stops), detailed timings (4:45 AM – 12:00 AM, every 20 min), interactive route map, fare (AED 3-5), journey time (42 minutes), beach & shopping access, and internal links to RTA Dubai and Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use RTA Dubai app or call 800 9090.