🚏 Business Bay 2 Bus Station
Dubai’s Premier Business District Hub – Metro Red Line, Marasi Drive
📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Hub | 🚇 Metro Red Line | 🚌 Feeder + Express Routes | 💳 Nol Card
✅ Dubai’s Premier Business District Transport Hub: Business Bay 2 Bus Station is RTA Dubai’s strategic terminal serving Business Bay’s corporate towers, residential complexes, and Dubai Canal waterfront, integrated with Business Bay Metro Station (Red Line). Located on Marasi Drive near Sheikh Zayed Road, this modern facility operates feeder routes F14/F19B (every 7-8 min peak, AED 3 with free metro transfer), express X22 to Al Qusais Industrial (peak hours only, AED 5-7.5), and Route 50 to International City (every 15-20 min peak), serving 40,000+ office workers, residents, and visitors daily. The station provides seamless bus-to-metro transfers (walking distance to Red Line), enabling access to Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, JBR, and entire metro network via Union Metro interchange. Premium facilities include Nol card payment, S’hail app integration, sheltered bus bays, digital displays, wheelchair access, and proximity to Bay Avenue Mall, Dubai Canal Walk, JW Marriott Marquis. Operating hours: 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (aligned with metro). Perfect for corporate commuters, Business Bay residents, and Downtown visitors!
📋 Business Bay 2 Bus Station Essential Information
| 📍 Location: | Marasi Drive, Business Bay (near Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Canal) |
| 🏢 Operator: | RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority) |
| 🚇 Metro Connection: | Business Bay Metro Station (Red Line) – Walking Distance |
| 🕐 Operating Hours: | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (aligned with metro) |
| 🚌 Feeder Routes: | F14 (Empire Heights, Bay Square), F19B (Bay Square) – Every 7-8 min peak |
| 🚍 Express/City: | X22 (Al Qusais Industrial), Route 50 (International City) |
| 💳 Payment: | Nol Card (free metro transfer within 30 min) |
| 🏬 Nearby: | Bay Avenue Mall, Dubai Canal, Burj Khalifa, JW Marriott Marquis |
| 📱 Apps: | S’hail (journey planning, real-time tracking) |
| ✅ Status: | 🟢 Operating Daily |
📖 About Business Bay 2 Bus Station
Business Bay 2 Bus Station stands as Dubai’s premier business district transport terminal—strategically positioned on Marasi Drive in the heart of Business Bay, serving the area’s 250+ corporate towers, luxury residential complexes, and Dubai Canal waterfront, while providing seamless integration with Business Bay Metro Station (Red Line). Operated by RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority), this modern facility creates critical last-mile connectivity for Business Bay’s 40,000+ daily office workers, residents, and visitors, enabling efficient commutes from residential areas to corporate offices and seamless bus-to-metro transfers for Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, and JBR access. Located near Bay Avenue Mall, Dubai Canal Walk, and JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, the station serves the UAE’s fastest-growing business district with reliable RTA services.
The station provides exceptional feeder route coverage: Route F14 (every 7-8 min peak, 12-15 min off-peak, AED 3) connects Empire Heights Towers, Coral Tower, Bay Square, and residential complexes to metro, Route F19B (every 7-8 min peak, AED 3) serves Bay Square commercial area, both offering free metro transfers within 30 minutes using Nol card—enabling workers to tap Nol on F14, ride to metro, tap again for free metro entry. Express Route X22 (peak hours only: 6:40 AM-10:00 AM, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM, AED 5-7.5) provides direct service to Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 for manufacturing/logistics workers. Route 50 (every 15-20 min peak, 25-35 min general) connects to International City Bus Station, serving major residential communities.
The Metro Red Line integration is transformative—Business Bay workers arriving on feeder buses (F14/F19B from residential areas) can immediately transfer to metro for Downtown Dubai (1 stop), Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (2 stops), Dubai Marina (15 min), or transfer at Union Metro to Green Line. Operating with metro-aligned hours (05:00 AM – 12:00 AM), modern RTA facilities (sheltered bus bays, digital displays, seating areas, wheelchair access, Nol card machines), free metro transfer benefit, and S’hail app compatibility, Business Bay 2 Bus Station exemplifies RTA’s corporate commuter-focused design.
🎓 Transportation Expert Analysis
Business Bay 2 Bus Station demonstrates exceptional corporate transit planning—serving Dubai’s densest business district (250+ towers, 40,000+ workers) with high-frequency feeder routes and metro integration. The F14/F19B 7-8 minute peak frequency (7:00-9:00 AM, 5:00-8:00 PM) matches office commute patterns—workers from Empire Heights, Coral Tower, Bay Square residential complexes reach metro in 5-10 minutes. The free 30-minute metro transfer (tap Nol on bus, tap again on metro = free metro entry) creates economic incentive—AED 3 bus + free metro versus AED 20+ taxi. X22 express route’s peak-only operation (morning 6:40-10:00 AM, evening 4:00-8:00 PM) optimizes resources for Al Qusais Industrial workers’ shift patterns. Route 50’s International City connection serves major residential zones. The station’s Marasi Drive location—central Business Bay—minimizes walking for tower workers. Metro Red Line proximity enables multimodal journeys: residential feeder bus → metro → Downtown/Marina. This terminal is economic infrastructure enabling Business Bay’s workforce mobility—critical for Dubai’s financial/corporate hub functionality.
🚌 Complete Route Network from Business Bay 2
Feeder, express, and city routes. December 2025.
🚌 Feeder Routes (Metro Connection)
🚌 Route F14: Business Bay Feeder
| Route: | Business Bay 2 → Business Bay Metro → Empire Heights → Coral Tower → Bay Square |
| Operating Hours: | 05:30 AM – 11:30 PM daily |
| Peak Frequency: | Every 7-8 minutes (7:00-9:00 AM, 5:00-8:00 PM weekdays) |
| Off-Peak Frequency: | Every 12-15 minutes |
| Fare: | AED 3 |
| Metro Transfer: | FREE within 30 minutes (tap Nol on bus, then metro) |
| Coverage: | Empire Heights Towers, Coral Tower, Bay Square residential/commercial |
🌟 High-Frequency Feeder! F14 runs every 7-8 min during peak hours. Free metro transfer saves money!
🚌 Route F19B: Bay Square Feeder
| Route: | Business Bay 2 Bus Station → Bay Square |
| Operating Hours: | 05:30 AM – 11:30 PM (05:00 AM Mon-Thu start) |
| Peak Frequency: | Every 7-8 minutes (peak hours) |
| Off-Peak Frequency: | Every 12-15 minutes |
| Fare: | AED 3 |
| Metro Transfer: | FREE within 30 minutes |
| Coverage: | Bay Square commercial district |
⚡ Express Route
🚌 Route X22: Business Bay → Al Qusais Industrial
| Route: | Business Bay Metro Bus Stop → Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 Terminus |
| Service Type: | Express (Peak Hours Only) |
| Morning Service: | 06:40 AM – 10:00 AM (every 10-25 min) |
| Evening Service: | 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM (every 12-17 min) |
| First Bus: | 06:40 AM |
| Last Bus: | 07:58 PM |
| Fare: | AED 5 – 7.5 (zone-based) |
| Service Days: | Mon-Sat (reduced Fri, limited/no Sun service) |
| Coverage: | Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 (manufacturing, logistics workers) |
⚡ Peak Hours Only! X22 operates morning/evening rush hours only. No service 10 AM-4 PM.
🚍 City Route
🚌 Route 50: Business Bay → International City
| Route: | Business Bay 2 Bus Station → International City Bus Station |
| Operating Hours: | 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight) |
| First Bus (from Business Bay 2): | 10:40 AM |
| Peak Frequency: | Every 15-20 minutes |
| General Frequency: | Every 25-35 minutes |
| Fare: | Distance-based (check S’hail app) |
| Coverage: | International City residential communities, Dragon Mart area |
🚇 Metro Red Line Connection
🚇 Business Bay Metro Station (Red Line)
| Line: | Dubai Metro Red Line |
| Transfer: | Walking distance from bus station (Exit 2) |
| Operating Hours: | Mon-Thu: 05:00-00:00 | Fri: 05:00-01:00 | Sat: 05:00-00:00 | Sun: 08:00-00:00 |
| Peak Frequency: | Every 2.5-7 minutes |
| To Downtown: | 1 stop (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall 2 stops) |
| To Dubai Marina: | ~15 minutes |
| Union Transfer: | Union Metro Station (Red/Green Line interchange) |
| Payment: | Same Nol Card for bus + metro (free transfer within 30 min) |
🚇 Red Line Hub! Business Bay Metro connects to entire Dubai via Red Line. 1 stop to Downtown!
💳 Nol Card & Corporate Commuter Benefits
Integrated payment with free metro transfer. December 2025.
💳 Nol Card System
- ✅ Unified Payment: Nol Card works on buses + metro
- 🆓 Free Metro Transfer: Tap Nol on F14/F19B, then metro within 30 min = free metro entry
- 💰 Corporate Savings: AED 3 bus + free metro versus AED 20+ taxi
- 📍 Purchase: Business Bay Metro Station, bus station, retailers
- 💵 Card Types: Red (AED 2), Silver (AED 25), Gold (AED 25)
- 💵 Top-Up: Machines at metro, S’hail app
- 📱 Balance Check: S’hail app, RTA app, machines
📱 S’hail App for Business Commuters
- 📱 Real-Time Tracking: Live F14/F19B arrivals
- 🗺️ Multimodal Planning: Bus + metro journey options
- ⏰ Peak Hour Alerts: 7-8 min frequency notifications
- 💳 Fare Calculator: Estimate commute costs
- 🔔 Service Alerts: Delays, updates
- 📲 Download: iOS/Android
💰 Corporate Commuter Cost Comparison:
| 🚌 Empire Heights → F14 → Metro → Downtown: | AED 3 (free metro) |
| 🚌 Bay Square → F19B → Metro → Dubai Mall: | AED 3 (free metro) |
| ⚡ Business Bay → X22 → Al Qusais Industrial: | AED 5-7.5 |
| 🚌 Business Bay → Route 50 → International City: | AED 3-5 |
| 🚕 Taxi Empire Heights → Downtown: | AED 20-30+ |
| 🚗 Private car parking Business Bay (daily): | AED 30-50+ |
Monthly Savings: Daily commuters save AED 400-600/month using F14 + metro versus taxi!
🏢 Station Facilities & Business Bay Amenities
🚇 Metro Integration
- Walking distance to Red Line
- Exit 2 access
- Free transfer benefit
- Unified Nol payment
🏢 Corporate Amenities
- Sheltered bus bays
- Digital schedule screens
- Seating areas
- Peak hour frequency
♿ Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Ramps available
- Accessible buses
- Priority seating
🎫 Ticketing
- Nol card machines
- Metro station nearby
- Top-up facilities
- Digital displays
🛍️ Nearby Shopping
- Bay Avenue Mall
- Business Bay cafés
- Convenience stores
- Food outlets
🌊 Waterfront Access
- Dubai Canal Walk
- Marasi Drive promenade
- Waterfront dining
- Recreation areas
🏙️ Business Bay Landmarks & Corporate Towers
🏢 Corporate Towers
- Empire Heights Towers: Major residential/commercial complex (F14 access)
- Coral Tower: Office and residential tower (F14 route)
- Bay Square: Commercial district (F14/F19B coverage)
- JW Marriott Marquis: World’s tallest hotel, business center
- 250+ Corporate Towers: Financial, tech, consulting firms
🛍️ Shopping & Dining
- Bay Avenue Mall & Park: Shopping, dining, entertainment
- Dubai Canal Walk: Waterfront promenade, restaurants
- Marasi Drive: Dining and leisure district
- Business Bay Cafés: Corporate lunch options
🌟 Nearby Attractions
- Burj Khalifa: 1 metro stop away (world’s tallest building)
- Dubai Mall: 2 metro stops (shopping, entertainment)
- Downtown Dubai: 1 metro stop (dining, nightlife)
- Dubai Canal: Waterway, boat rides, walking paths
- Dubai Water Canal Bridge: Architectural landmark
🧭 Business Bay Commuter Guide
- Get Nol Card: Purchase Silver Card (AED 25) at metro station
- Download S’hail App: Track F14/F19B real-time arrivals
- Top-Up Card: Load AED 20-30 for weekly commutes
- Plan Commute: F14 from Empire Heights → metro → Downtown (AED 3 total!)
- Peak Hours: Catch F14/F19B every 7-8 min (7:00-9:00 AM, 5:00-8:00 PM)
- Tap Nol on Bus: Board F14/F19B, tap card (AED 3 charged)
- Walk to Metro: Exit 2 to Business Bay Metro Station
- Tap Nol on Metro: Within 30 min = FREE metro entry!
- Ride to Destination: 1 stop to Downtown, 2 stops to Dubai Mall
- For X22: Peak hours only (morning 6:40-10 AM, evening 4-8 PM)
- Lunch Options: Bay Avenue Mall, Dubai Canal restaurants
- Return Journey: Same free transfer benefit applies
💡 Expert Business Bay Commuter Tips:
- 🌟 Free Metro Transfer: Tap Nol on F14/F19B, then metro within 30 min = free!
- 💰 Massive Savings: AED 3 bus+metro versus AED 20-30 taxi
- 🚇 1 Stop to Downtown: Business Bay Metro → Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
- ⏰ Peak Frequency: F14/F19B every 7-8 min (7-9 AM, 5-8 PM)
- 📱 S’hail App Essential: Track real-time F14/F19B arrivals
- ⚡ X22 Peak Only: Morning 6:40-10 AM, evening 4-8 PM (no midday service)
- 🏢 Corporate Towers: F14 serves Empire Heights, Coral Tower, Bay Square
- 🛍️ Bay Avenue Mall: Shopping/dining near station
- 🌊 Dubai Canal Walk: Waterfront promenade for lunch breaks
- 🕐 Metro Aligned: Buses operate 05:00-00:00 with metro
- 💼 40,000+ Workers: Business Bay’s primary commuter hub
- 🎫 Monthly Savings: Save AED 400-600/month versus taxi
📞 Official Contact
📱 Digital Services
S’hail App: Real-time tracking
RTA App: Nol balance, services
Wojhati App: Journey planning
🚏 Station Details
Location: Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Hours: 05:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Metro: Red Line (walking distance)
Nearby: Bay Avenue, Dubai Canal
ℹ️ Content Verification
Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA official documentation, S’hail app. This is a comprehensive Business Bay 2 Bus Station guide with complete corporate commuter information (F14/F19B feeders every 7-8 min peak with free metro transfer, X22 express peak-only to Al Qusais Industrial, Route 50 to International City, Metro Red Line integration), Nol card system, S’hail app, corporate cost savings analysis, internal links to International City, Union Metro, Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use S’hail app or call 800 9090.