✈️ Al Rashidiya Bus Station
Dubai’s Premier Airport & Northern Emirates Hub – Red Line
📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Hub | 🚇 Metro Red Line | ✈️ Airport Access | 🌍 Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain | 💳 Nol Card
✅ Dubai’s Premier Airport & Northern Emirates Hub: Al Rashidiya Bus Station is RTA Dubai’s flagship terminal strategically located near Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro Station (Red Line), serving as the critical connection point for Dubai Airport access, intercity routes to Sharjah/Ajman/Al Ain, and eastern Dubai communities. This premier multimodal facility operates major routes including Route N30 to Airport Terminal 2 (17 min journey), Direct services to Terminal 3 (9 min), Route E400 to Sharjah Al Jubail (intercity), Route 113 to Sharjah Al Rolla (every 20-30 min, 1 hour), Route E411 to Ajman (every 30 min, 25 min), Route E201 to Al Ain (1h 45min-2h 27min), plus comprehensive local coverage via Feeder routes F05 (Mizhar), F06 (Rashidiya), F10 (Al Warqa/Dubai Safari), F60 (Mirdiff), F61 (Al Warqa’a), and Local routes 11B, 20, 44, 310, 320 serving International City, Silicon Oasis, Academic City. The Metro Red Line connection (Rashidiya/Centrepoint Station direct) enables seamless transfers to Dubai Airport (5 min metro), Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Mall of Emirates, Dubai Marina, and entire 67km Red Line network (35 stations). Premium facilities include Nol card payment, S’hail app integration, airport connectivity, and proximity to Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Mizhar communities. Operating hours: 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM+ (routes vary). Perfect for airport travelers, Sharjah/Ajman commuters, Al Ain passengers, and eastern Dubai residents!
📋 Al Rashidiya Bus Station Essential Information
| 📍 Location: | Near Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro Station, Eastern Dubai |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority) |
| 🚇 Metro Connection: | Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro (Red Line) – Direct |
| 🕐 Operating Hours: | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM+ (varies by route) |
| ✈️ Airport Routes: | N30 (Terminal 2, 17 min), Direct to Terminal 3 (9 min) |
| 🌍 Intercity Routes: | E400/113 (Sharjah), E411 (Ajman), E201 (Al Ain) |
| 🚍 Feeder Routes: | F05, F06, F10, F60, F61 (Eastern Dubai communities) |
| 💳 Payment: | Nol Card (bus + metro integrated) |
| 🏘️ Serves: | Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Mizhar, International City |
| 📱 Apps: | S’hail (journey planning, real-time tracking) |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating Daily |
📖 About Al Rashidiya Bus Station
Al Rashidiya Bus Station stands as Dubai’s premier airport and northern emirates transport hub—strategically positioned near Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro Station (Red Line) in eastern Dubai, serving as the critical connection point for Dubai Airport access, intercity routes to Sharjah/Ajman/Al Ain, eastern Dubai communities, and metro network access. Operated by RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority), this modern facility creates seamless bus-to-metro-to-airport integration, enabling passengers to combine local/intercity buses with Dubai Metro Red Line access and direct airport connectivity. Located in the heart of eastern Dubai’s residential district, the station serves daily commuters, airport travelers, Sharjah/Ajman workers, Al Ain passengers, and eastern Dubai residents with reliable RTA services.
The station provides exceptional airport and intercity connectivity: Route N30 to Airport Terminal 2 (17 min journey, frequent service), Direct bus to Terminal 3 (9 min, fastest airport access), Metro to Airport (5 min Red Line journey), Route E400 to Sharjah Al Jubail Bus Station (intercity service), Route 113 to Sharjah Al Rolla Terminal (every 20-30 min, 1 hour journey, major Sharjah commuter route), Route E411 to Ajman Bus Station (every 30 min, 25 min journey), Route E201 to Al Ain Bus Station (1h 45min-2h 27min, garden city access), plus comprehensive local coverage via Feeder F05 to Mizhar, F06 to Rashidiya, F10 to Al Warqa/Dubai Safari Park, F60 to Downtown Mirdiff Gate, F61 to Al Warqa’a, and Local routes 11B (Al Awir), 20 (Al Nahda-Al Warsan), 44 (Al Ghubaiba-Rashidiya), 310 (International City), 320 (Silicon Oasis/Academic City).
The Metro Red Line integration (Rashidiya/Centrepoint Station direct connection) is transformative—passengers can choose bus (17 min to Terminal 2) or metro (5 min to Airport) for fastest access. The metro also enables transfers to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, or transfer at Union/BurJuman to Green Line. Operating with frequent intercity service (Route 113 every 20-30 min, E411 every 30 min), extended hours (5 AM-midnight+), modern RTA facilities, integrated Nol payment (seamless bus-metro-airport travel), and S’hail app compatibility, Al Rashidiya Bus Station exemplifies RTA’s multimodal airport-intercity vision.
🎓 Transportation Expert Analysis
Al Rashidiya Bus Station demonstrates world-class airport-intercity multimodal integration—serving eastern Dubai while maintaining critical Dubai Airport connectivity and Sharjah/Ajman/Al Ain intercity access. The dual airport options (N30 bus 17 min, metro 5 min) create flexible traveler choices. Route 113’s Sharjah Al Rolla service (every 20-30 min, 1 hour) creates essential Dubai-Sharjah workforce mobility—cheaper than private car (fuel AED 20+, Salik tolls AED 8+, parking AED 15+). Route E411’s Ajman connectivity (every 30 min, 25 min) serves northern emirates commuters efficiently. Route E201’s Al Ain service (1h 45min-2h 27min) connects to UAE’s garden city. The Red Line metro adjacency enables seamless airport-to-metro transfers—international travelers can immediately access entire Dubai Metro network. Feeder route density (F05/F06/F10/F60/F61) ensures comprehensive eastern Dubai coverage (Mizhar, Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Dubai Safari Park). Local routes (11B/20/44/310/320) serve International City, Silicon Oasis, Academic City education/business hubs. The station’s location—near Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Mizhar residential communities—maximizes accessibility. Nol card integration enables single-card bus-metro-airport journeys. This terminal is economic infrastructure enabling Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman workforce mobility and reducing airport private car dependency.
🚌 Complete Route Network from Al Rashidiya
Airport, intercity, feeder, and local services. December 2025.
✈️ Airport Routes (Dubai International)
🚌 Route N30: Rashidiya → Airport Terminal 2
| Route: | Rashidiya Metro Bus Station → Airport Terminal 2 |
| Service: | Airport Express Service |
| Journey Time: | 17 minutes |
| Payment: | Nol Card required |
✈️ Fast Airport Access! 17-minute direct service to Terminal 2!
🚌 Direct Service: Rashidiya → Airport Terminal 3
| Route: | Rashidiya Police Station 1 → Airport Terminal 3 |
| Service: | Direct Airport Service |
| Journey Time: | 9 minutes (Fastest!) |
| Payment: | Nol Card required |
⚡ Fastest Route! Only 9 minutes to Terminal 3!
🚇 Metro Alternative: Rashidiya → Airport (Red Line)
| Route: | Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro → Airport Terminal Metro |
| Service: | Dubai Metro Red Line |
| Journey Time: | 5 minutes (Super Fast!) |
| Payment: | Same Nol Card |
🚇 Metro Option! Fastest airport access via Red Line – only 5 minutes!
🌍 Intercity Routes (Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain)
🚌 Route 113: Rashidiya → Sharjah Al Rolla Terminal
| Route: | Rashidiya Metro → Sharjah Al Rolla Terminal |
| Service: | Major Intercity Route |
| Frequency: | Every 20-30 minutes |
| Journey Time: | ~1 hour |
| Payment: | Nol Card required |
🌍 Sharjah Commuter Route! Frequent service every 20-30 minutes!
🚌 Route E400: Rashidiya → Sharjah Al Jubail
| Route: | Rashidiya Bus Station → Sharjah Al Jubail Bus Station |
| Service: | Intercity to Sharjah |
| Coverage: | Sharjah central bus terminal |
🚌 Route E411: Rashidiya → Ajman Bus Station
| Route: | Rashidiya Bus Station → Ajman Bus Station |
| Service: | Intercity to Ajman |
| Frequency: | Every 30 minutes |
| Journey Time: | ~25 minutes |
| Operator: | Ajman Public Transport Authority |
🚌 Fast Ajman Service! Only 25 minutes to Ajman!
🚌 Route E201: Rashidiya → Al Ain Bus Station
| Route: | Rashidiya/Al Ghubaiba → Al Ain Bus Station |
| Service: | Intercity to Al Ain (Garden City) |
| Journey Time: | 1 hour 45 minutes – 2 hours 27 minutes |
| Coverage: | Al Ain city and attractions |
🌟 Feeder Routes (Metro Connectors)
🚌 Eastern Dubai Feeder Network
| F05: | Mizhar community feeder |
| F06: | Rashidiya area feeder |
| F10: | Al Warqa, Dubai Safari Park |
| F60: | Downtown Mirdiff Gate |
| F61: | Al Warqa’a community |
🚍 Local Routes
🚌 Comprehensive Eastern Dubai Coverage
| Route 11B: | Al Awir connection |
| Route 20: | Al Nahda to Al Warsan |
| Route 44: | Al Ghubaiba to Rashidiya |
| Route 310: | International City |
| Route 320: | Dubai Outsource City/Silicon Oasis/Academic City |
🚇 Metro Red Line Connection
🚇 Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro Station (Red Line)
| Line: | Dubai Metro Red Line |
| Transfer: | Direct connection to bus station |
| Airport Access: | 5 minutes to Airport Terminal |
| Red Line Length: | 67 kilometers, 35 stations |
| Key Destinations: | Dubai Airport, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Mall of Emirates, Marina |
| Interchanges: | Union & BurJuman (Green Line transfer) |
| Fare: | AED 4-8.5 (zone-based) |
| Payment: | Same Nol Card for bus + metro |
🚇 Red Line Hub! 5-minute metro to airport! Access entire 67km network!
💳 Nol Card & Multimodal Travel
Integrated payment for bus + metro + airport. December 2025.
💳 Nol Card System
- ✅ Unified Payment: Nol Card works on buses + metro
- 🚇 Seamless Transfers: Single card for bus-to-metro-to-airport journeys
- 💰 Card Types: Red (AED 2), Silver (AED 25), Gold (AED 25)
- 📍 Purchase: Rashidiya Metro Station, bus station, retailers
- 💵 Integrated Fares: Distance-based, bus-metro combined
- 💵 Top-Up: Machines at station, metro, S’hail app
- 📱 Balance Check: S’hail app, RTA app, machines
💰 Sample Multimodal Journeys:
| 🚌 N30 → Airport Terminal 2: | AED 3-5 (17 min) |
| 🚇 Metro → Airport Terminal: | AED 4-6 (5 min – Fastest!) |
| 🚌 Route 113 → Sharjah Al Rolla: | AED 7-10 (1 hour, every 20-30 min) |
| 🚌 Route E411 → Ajman: | AED 7-10 (25 min, every 30 min) |
| 🚌 Route E201 → Al Ain: | AED 20-25 (1h 45min-2h 27min) |
| 🚗 Private car to Sharjah (fuel + tolls): | AED 40-60+ |
Intercity Advantage: Route 113 to Sharjah (AED 7-10) vs private car (AED 40-60+)!
🏢 Station Facilities & Nearby Areas
🚇 Metro & Airport Integration
- Red Line direct access
- 5 min metro to airport
- 17 min bus to Terminal 2
- 9 min bus to Terminal 3
- Seamless transfers
🎫 Ticketing & Info
- Nol card machines
- Information desks
- Digital displays
- Route information
- Real-time updates
🏢 Amenities
- Air-conditioned waiting
- Comfortable seating
- Restrooms
- Accessibility features
- Clean facilities
🏘️ Nearby Communities
- Al Warqa
- Mirdiff
- Mizhar
- Al Warqa’a
- International City
🎯 Key Destinations
- Dubai International Airport
- Dubai Safari Park
- Silicon Oasis
- Academic City
- Mirdiff City Centre
🌆 Intercity Access
- Sharjah Al Jubail
- Sharjah Al Rolla
- Ajman Bus Station
- Al Ain Bus Station
- Northern Emirates
🧭 Al Rashidiya Multimodal Travel Guide
- Get Nol Card: Purchase Silver Card (AED 25) at Rashidiya Metro Station
- Download S’hail App: Essential for multimodal journey planning
- Top-Up Card: Load AED 30-50 for daily/weekly travel
- Airport Access: Choose metro (5 min) or bus N30 (17 min) to Terminal 2
- Sharjah Travel: Route 113 every 20-30 min to Al Rolla (1 hour)
- Ajman Travel: Route E411 every 30 min (25 min journey)
- Al Ain Travel: Route E201 (1h 45min-2h 27min)
- Tap Nol on Bus: Board your route, tap card
- Transfer to Metro: Walk to adjacent Rashidiya Metro (Red Line)
- Tap Nol on Metro: Same card works for metro
- Red Line Destinations: Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Marina
- Green Line Transfer: Change at Union or BurJuman
- Tap Out: When exiting for accurate fare
💡 Expert Al Rashidiya Station Tips:
- 🌟 Airport Hub: Dual options – metro (5 min) or bus (9-17 min)
- ✈️ Fastest Airport: Metro Red Line only 5 minutes!
- 🌍 Sharjah Commuters: Route 113 every 20-30 min (1 hour)
- 🚌 Ajman Express: Route E411 every 30 min (25 min)
- 🏜️ Al Ain Access: Route E201 (1h 45min-2h 27min)
- 📱 S’hail App Essential: Real-time bus + metro tracking
- 🎫 One Nol Card: Works on all buses + metro
- 🏢 Eastern Location: Perfect for Al Warqa, Mirdiff, Mizhar residents
- 🌍 67km Red Line: 35 stations, full journey coverage
- 🚏 Feeder Network: F05/F06/F10/F60/F61 for eastern Dubai
- 🏫 Education Access: Route 320 to Silicon Oasis/Academic City
- 🦁 Safari Park: Route F10 to Dubai Safari Park
📞 Official Contact
📱 Digital Services
S’hail App: Multimodal planning
RTA App: Nol balance, services
Metro Info: Live updates
🚏 Station Details
Location: Near Rashidiya Metro, Eastern Dubai
Hours: 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM+
Metro: Rashidiya/Centrepoint (Red Line)
Airport: 5 min metro, 9-17 min bus
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA official documentation, S’hail app. This is a comprehensive Al Rashidiya Bus Station guide with complete multimodal information (Route N30 Airport Terminal 2 17 min, Direct Terminal 3 9 min, Metro 5 min, Route 113 Sharjah Al Rolla every 20-30 min 1 hour, Route E400 Sharjah Al Jubail, Route E411 Ajman every 30 min 25 min, Route E201 Al Ain 1h 45min-2h 27min, Feeders F05/F06/F10/F60/F61, Local routes 11B/20/44/310/320, Rashidiya/Centrepoint Metro Red Line 67km 35 stations), Nol card system, S’hail app, internal links to Union Square, Al Ghubaiba, Sharjah Al Jubail, Sharjah Al Musalla, Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use S’hail app or call 800 9090.