Dubai Bus Route C05: Al Ghubaiba to Gold Souq

Al Ghubaiba ↔ Gold Souq

📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹī¸ Independent planning guide | đŸŽ¯ Route C05 stops, fares & timing overview

✅ Official RTA Dubai service: Route C05 is an RTA Dubai bus route connecting Al Ghubaiba with Gold Souq. Buses run daily from 06:00 to 23:21. Payment is by Nol card only.

📋 Route C05 Essential Information

  • Route: C05 — Al Ghubaiba ↔ Gold Souq
  • Operator: RTA Dubai
  • Stops: 25 towards Gold Souq; 25 towards Al Ghubaiba
  • First bus: 06:00 | Last bus: 23:21
  • Service: Daily, including weekends
  • Fare: Standard zone-based Nol fare (AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two zones, AED 8.50 across three or more zones)
  • Metro connections: no direct metro interchange on this route

📖 About Route C05

Route C05 links Al Ghubaiba and Gold Souq across Dubai, passing Karama 1-2 and Broadcast Interchange along the way. The stop list below is the complete, current RTA pattern, so you can plan boarding and alighting stops with confidence.

Heading towards Gold Souq, the bus calls at 25 stops; towards Al Ghubaiba it calls at 25. If you are connecting to the Dubai Metro, the interchange stops on this route are: no direct metro interchange on this route.

🚏 Route C05 Complete Stop List

Towards Gold Souq (from Al Ghubaiba)

  1. Al Ghubaiba
  2. Raffa 1
  3. Rolla
  4. Sharaf Dg Bus Stop 1-1
  5. Four Point Sheraton Hotel 1
  6. Burjuman Bus Stop 2-2
  7. Saeediya School 2
  8. Karama 2-2
  9. Karama 1-2
  10. Karama, Commercial Center 2
  11. Schools Health Center 2
  12. Karama Entrance 2
  13. Central Post Office 2
  14. Al Wasl University 2
  15. Burjuman Bus Stop 3-2
  16. Consulate Area
  17. Broadcast Interchange
  18. British Council 1
  19. Rashid Hospital
  20. Dubai Courts 1
  21. Maktoum Road 2
  22. Etisalat Head Office 2
  23. Union Bus Stop 1-1
  24. Al Nakhal
  25. Gold Souq

Towards Al Ghubaiba (from Gold Souq)

  1. Gold Souq
  2. Hyatt Regency Hotel
  3. Murar Jadeed 1
  4. Al Nakhal 1-2
  5. Union Bus Stop 1-2
  6. Etisalat Head Office 1
  7. Maktoum Road 1
  8. Clock Tower Roundabout 1
  9. British Council 1
  10. Burjuman Bus Stop 3-2
  11. Consulate Area
  12. Al Wasl University 1
  13. Central Post Office 1
  14. Schools Health Center 1
  15. Karama, Commercial Center 1
  16. Karama 1-1
  17. Karama 2-1
  18. Centre Point Shopping Centre 1
  19. Burjuman Bus Stop 2-1
  20. Four Point Sheraton Hotel 2
  21. Sharaf Dg Bus Stop 3-1
  22. Sharaf Dg Bus Stop 1-2
  23. Nahda Street
  24. Raffa 2
  25. Al Ghubaiba

⏰ Route C05 Timetable & Service Hours

Scheduled departures from the terminus (RTA timetable, verified October 2026):

From Al Ghubaiba towards Gold Souq

Day First bus Last bus Departures Average interval
Saturday 05:30 22:00 32 ~30 min
Monday 06:00 23:00 34 ~30 min

From Gold Souq towards Al Ghubaiba

Day First bus Last bus Departures Average interval
Saturday 06:08 22:05 31 ~30 min
Monday 07:09 23:21 32 ~30 min

đŸ’ŗ Nol Card Fare Information

Route C05 uses Dubai’s standard zone-based Nol fares: AED 3 within a single zone, AED 5 across two zones and AED 8.50 across three or more zones with a Silver Nol card. Always tap in when boarding and keep a minimum balance on the card; RTA buses do not accept cash.

🛍ī¸ Key Destinations on Route C05

  • Al Wasl University 2 — university
  • Rashid Hospital — hospital
  • Al Wasl University 1 — university

🧭 How to Ride Route C05 — Step by Step

  1. Buy or top up a Nol card at any metro station, bus station or authorized retailer.
  2. At the stop, check the sign for route C05 towards your direction’s terminus.
  3. Tap your Nol card on the reader as you board.
  4. Press the stop button before your stop and exit through the rear doors.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the first Route C05 bus?
The first scheduled departures from the termini are at 06:00 from Al Ghubaiba and 07:09 from Gold Souq.

What time is the last Route C05 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 23:00 from Al Ghubaiba and 23:21 from Gold Souq.

Does Route C05 run on weekends?
Yes. The route operates daily, including Saturdays and Sundays.

How do I pay on Route C05?
By Nol card only — tap in when you board. Cash is not accepted on RTA buses.

Route and timetable data: RTA Dubai via Transit. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with RTA (800 9090, rta.ae) before travelling. Schedule verified October 2026.

More Dubai bus routes

See all Dubai bus routes →