Dubai Bus Route F18: Oud Metha Bus Stop Circular via Lamcy Plaza
Oud Metha Bus Stop circular via Lamcy Plaza
đ Editorial review: October 2026 | âšī¸ Independent planning guide | đ¯ Route F18 stops, fares & timing overview
â Official RTA Dubai service: Route F18 is an RTA Dubai bus route connecting Oud Metha Bus Stop with Lamcy Plaza. Buses run daily from 04:43 to 00:04.
đ Route F18 Essential Information
- Route: F18 â Oud Metha Bus Stop circular via Lamcy Plaza
- Operator: RTA Dubai
- Stops: 9 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 04:43 | Last departure: 00:04
- 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
đ About Route F18
Route F18 links Oud Metha Bus Stop and Lamcy Plaza, passing American Hospital 1 and Nasr Sports Club 2 along the way. The stop list below is the complete, current RTA pattern, so you can plan boarding and alighting stops with confidence.
Route F18 is a circular service: departures leave Oud Metha Bus Stop, run via American Hospital 1 and Nasr Sports Club 2, and return to Oud Metha Bus Stop. There is no separate return pattern â the same loop serves both legs.
đ Route F18 Complete Stop List
Circular route from Oud Metha Bus Stop (towards Lamcy Plaza)
- Oud Metha Bus Stop
- Oud Metha Road 1-1
- Oud Metha Road 2-1
- American Hospital 1
- Lamcy Plaza 1
- Sunrise City Supermarket 1
- Nasr Sports Club 2
- Rashid Hospital Roundabout 2
- Oud Metha Bus Stop
â° Route F18 Timetable & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminus (RTA timetable, verified October 2026):
From Oud Metha Bus Stop
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 04:44 | 00:06 | 40 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 04:43 | 00:04 | 50 | ~25 min |
đŗ Fare Information
Route F18 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.
đī¸ Key Destinations on Route F18
- American Hospital 1 â hospital
- Rashid Hospital Roundabout 2 â hospital
đ§ How to Ride Route F18 â Step by Step
- Buy or top up a Nol card at any metro station, bus station or authorized retailer.
- At the stop, check the sign for route F18 towards your direction’s terminus.
- Tap your Nol card on the reader as you board.
- Press the stop button before your stop and exit through the rear doors.
â Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the first and last Route F18 departure?
From Oud Metha Bus Stop, the first scheduled departure is at 04:43 and the last at 00:04.
Does Route F18 run on weekends?
Yes. The route operates daily, including Saturdays and Sundays.
How do I pay on Route F18?
By Nol card only â 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.