Dubai Bus Route F04: Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1 Circular via Sabkha Turnoff

Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1 circular via Sabkha Turnoff

📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide | 🎯 Route F04 stops, fares & timing overview

✅ Official RTA Dubai service: Route F04 is an RTA Dubai bus route connecting Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1 with Sabkha Turnoff. Buses run daily from 04:54 to 00:07.

📋 Route F04 Essential Information

• Route: F04 — Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1 circular via Sabkha Turnoff
• Operator: RTA Dubai
• Stops: 25 stops on the circular pattern
• First departure: 04:54 | Last departure: 00:07
• 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 F04

Route F04 links Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1 and Sabkha Turnoff, passing Naif Intersection 2 and Maktoum Road 1 along the way. The stop list below is the complete, current RTA pattern, so you can plan boarding and alighting stops with confidence.

Route F04 is a circular service: departures leave Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1, run via Naif Intersection 2 and Maktoum Road 1, and return to Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1. There is no separate return pattern — the same loop serves both legs.

🚏 Route F04 Complete Stop List

Circular route from Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1 (towards Sabkha Turnoff)

1. Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1
2. Dnata 2
3. Clock Tower Roundabout 2
4. Maktoum Road 2
5. Etisalat Head Office 2
6. Union Bus Stop 1-1
7. Al Nakhal
8. Burj Nahar, Intersection 2
9. Naif Intersection 2
10. Sabkha, Turnoff
11. Khaleej Road
12. Naif Intersection 1
13. Burj Nahar, Intersection 1
14. Al Nakhal 1-2
15. Union Bus Stop 1-2
16. Etisalat Head Office 1
17. Maktoum Road 1
18. Clock Tower Roundabout 1
19. Dnata 1
20. Flame Intersection 1
21. Garhoud, Intersection 1
22. Bustan Rotana Hotel 1
23. Indian High School, Al Garhoud
24. Al Garhoud Bus Stop 2
25. Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1

⏰ Route F04 Timetable & Service Hours

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

From Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1

Day	First departure	Last departure	Departures	Average interval
Saturday	04:54	01:07	49	~25 min
Monday	04:54	00:07	54	~20 min

💳 Fare Information

Route F04 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.

🛍️ Key Destinations on Route F04

• See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.

🧭 How to Ride Route F04 — 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 F04 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 and last Route F04 departure?
From Al Garhoud Bus Stop 1, the first scheduled departure is at 04:54 and the last at 00:07.

Does Route F04 run on weekends?
Yes. The route operates daily, including Saturdays and Sundays.

How do I pay on Route F04?
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.