🚉 Union Square Bus Station

Dubai’s Premier Intercity Interchange – Red & Green Line Hub

📅 Updated: December 2025 | ✅ RTA Hub | 🚇 Red & Green Line Interchange | 🌍 All Emirates | 💳 Nol Card

✅ Dubai’s Premier Intercity Interchange: Union Square Bus Station is RTA Dubai’s flagship intercity terminal strategically located at Union Metro Station (Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE), serving as the critical connection point for intercity travel to all 7 UAE emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai) plus comprehensive local coverage. This premier facility operates major intercity routes including Route E303 to Al Jubail Bus Station (Sharjah), Route E400 to Ajman Bus Station, Route E700 to Fujairah (via Dhaid, Masafi, every 90 min), Ras Al Khaimah service (hourly 7:30 AM-11 PM Dubai, 5:30 AM-9 PM RAK), Route E16 (terminates at Union, 2024 update), plus local routes F01 to Al Baraha, C28 to Mamzar Beach, 103 to Global Village, Route 5 to Abu Hail, C07 to Dubai Mall, C08 to Airport T3, C10 to Al Nahda Metro, plus Routes 27, 53, C9, X02, X64, 77, C09, F63. The Union Metro Station (Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE) is Dubai’s busiest metro hub, enabling seamless transfers to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Airport, Marina (Red Line) and Healthcare City, BurJuman, Al Nahda (Green Line). The station underwent 3-year upgrade plan (2024) with enhanced facilities. Premium amenities include Nol card payment, S’hail app integration, and comprehensive intercity coverage. Perfect for intercity travelers, emirate commuters, and multimodal passengers!

📋 Union Square Bus Station Essential Information

📍 Location: Union Metro Station, Deira
🏢 Operator: RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority)
🚇 Metro Connection: Union Metro (Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE)
🌍 Intercity Coverage: All 7 UAE Emirates
🕐 Operating Hours: 24/7 (routes vary, intercity dawn-midnight)
🚌 Intercity Routes: E303 (Sharjah), E400 (Ajman), E700 (Fujairah), RAK (hourly), E16
🚌 Local Routes: F01, C28, 103, 5, C07, C08, C10, 27, 53, C9, X02, X64, 77, C09, F63
🏗️ Upgrade: 3-year plan (2024) – Enhanced facilities
💳 Payment: Nol Card required
🌆 Significance: Busiest metro interchange, premier intercity hub
📱 Apps: S’hail (journey planning, real-time tracking)
✅ Status: 🟢 Operating 24/7

📖 About Union Square Bus Station

Union Square Bus Station stands as Dubai’s premier intercity interchange—strategically positioned at Union Metro Station (Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE), serving as the critical connection point for intercity travel to all 7 UAE emirates plus comprehensive local coverage. Operated by RTA Dubai (Roads & Transport Authority), this flagship facility creates seamless bus-to-metro-to-emirate integration, enabling passengers to combine intercity buses with Dubai Metro’s two main lines for comprehensive UAE coverage. Located at Dubai’s busiest and largest metro station, Union serves intercity travelers, emirate commuters, business travelers, and multimodal passengers with reliable RTA services.

The station provides exceptional intercity coverage to all 7 emirates: Route E303 to Al Jubail Bus Station (Sharjah), Route E400 to Ajman Bus Station, Route E700 to Fujairah (via Dhaid, Masafi, every 90 min, dawn-midnight), Ras Al Khaimah service (hourly departures 7:30 AM-11 PM Dubai, 5:30 AM-9 PM RAK), Route E16 (terminates at Union, 2024 update). Local routes provide comprehensive Dubai coverage: Route F01 to Al Baraha, Route C28 to Mamzar Beach Park, Route 103 to Global Village, Route 5 to Abu Hail Metro, Route C07 to Dubai Mall, Route C08 to Airport Terminal 3, Route C10 to Al Nahda Metro, plus Routes 27, 53, C9, X02, X64, 77, C09, F63.

The Union Metro Station (Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE) is transformative—Dubai’s busiest metro hub enabling transfers between Red Line (Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Airport, Marina) and Green Line (Healthcare City, BurJuman, Al Nahda, Gold Souq). The station underwent a 3-year upgrade plan (2024) enhancing infrastructure, passenger facilities, and service experience. Operating 24/7 (routes vary, intercity dawn-midnight), with modern RTA facilities, integrated Nol payment, and S’hail app compatibility, Union Square Bus Station exemplifies RTA’s intercity multimodal vision.

🎓 Transportation Expert Analysis

Union Square Bus Station demonstrates world-class intercity multimodal integration—serving all 7 UAE emirates while maintaining critical metro interchange functionality. The Red & Green Line interchange (Dubai’s busiest) creates seamless intercity-to-metro transfers—travelers from Sharjah/Ajman/Fujairah/RAK can access entire Dubai Metro network. Route E700’s Fujairah service (every 90 min, dawn-midnight) creates essential eastern emirates connectivity. RAK’s hourly service (7:30 AM-11 PM) enables daily commuting. Route E303’s Sharjah Al Jubail service creates critical cross-emirate workforce mobility. The 2024 3-year upgrade plan demonstrates RTA’s commitment to intercity infrastructure modernization. Local routes (F01, C28, 103, 5, C07, C08, C10, etc.) create comprehensive Dubai coverage from single hub. The station’s location—at Union Metro interchange—maximizes accessibility for intercity and local passengers. Nol card integration enables single-card bus-metro-intercity journeys. This terminal is economic infrastructure enabling UAE-wide mobility and reducing intercity private car dependency. Union represents Dubai’s vision as UAE transportation hub.

🚌 Complete Route Network from Union Square

Intercity to all emirates plus comprehensive local coverage. December 2025.

🌍 Intercity Routes to All Emirates

🚌 Route E303: Union → Al Jubail Bus Station (Sharjah)

Route: Union Square Bus Station → Al Jubail Bus Station (Sharjah)
Service: Intercity – Sharjah
Payment: Nol Card required

🚌 Route E400: Union → Ajman Bus Station

Route: Union Square Bus Station → Ajman Bus Station
Service: Intercity – Ajman
Payment: Nol Card required

🚌 Route E700: Union → Fujairah (via Dhaid, Masafi)

Route: Union → Fujairah (via Dhaid, Masafi)
Service: Intercity – Fujairah (Eastern Emirates)
Frequency: Every 90 minutes
Operating Hours: Dawn to midnight daily
Payment: Nol Card required

🚌 Ras Al Khaimah Service: Union ↔ RAK

Route: Union Bus Station ↔ Ras Al Khaimah
Service: Intercity – Ras Al Khaimah
Frequency: Hourly service
Dubai Departures: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
RAK Departures: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Payment: Nol Card required

🚌 Route E16: Terminates at Union (2024 Update)

Route: Now terminates at Union Bus Station
Update: 2024 Route Adjustment
Payment: Nol Card required

🚌 Local Dubai Routes

🚌 Comprehensive Local Coverage

Route F01: Union Metro Bus Stop C → Al Baraha
Route C28: Gold Souq → Mamzar Beach Park Terminus
Route 103: Union Metro Bus Stop C → Global Village
Route 5: Abu Hail Metro ↔ Union Square
Route C07: Direct to Dubai Mall Bus Station
Route C08: Direct to Airport Terminal 3
Route C10: Al Nahda Metro Station
Additional: Routes 27, 53, C9, X02, X64, 77, C09, F63
Payment: Nol Card required

🚇 Union Metro Station (Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE)

🚇 Dubai’s Busiest Metro Interchange

Lines: Red Line + Green Line INTERCHANGE
Significance: Busiest & Largest Metro Station
Red Line Access: Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Airport, Marina, Expo City
Green Line Access: Healthcare City, BurJuman, Al Nahda, Gold Souq, Etisalat
Transfer: Seamless Red ↔ Green Line interchange
Upgrade: 3-year plan (2024) – Enhanced facilities
Fare: AED 4-8.5 (zone-based)
Payment: Same Nol Card for bus + metro

🚇 Premier Interchange! Red & Green Line hub. Dubai’s busiest metro station!

🌆 Station Features & Nearby Connections

🌍 Intercity Coverage

  • Sharjah (E303)
  • Ajman (E400)
  • Fujairah (E700)
  • Ras Al Khaimah (hourly)
  • All 7 emirates

🚇 Metro Integration

  • Red & Green interchange
  • Busiest metro station
  • 2024 upgrade plan
  • Seamless transfers
  • Enhanced facilities

🚌 Local Routes

  • Dubai Mall (C07)
  • Airport T3 (C08)
  • Global Village (103)
  • Abu Hail (Route 5)
  • 15+ local routes

🏗️ 2024 Upgrades

  • 3-year upgrade plan
  • Enhanced infrastructure
  • Improved facilities
  • Better passenger experience
  • Modern amenities

💳 Payment & Apps

  • Nol Card required
  • S’hail app integration
  • Real-time tracking
  • Journey planning
  • 24/7 operation

🧭 Union Square Intercity Travel Guide

  1. Get Nol Card: Purchase Silver Card (AED 25) at Union Metro
  2. Download S’hail App: Essential for intercity schedules
  3. Check Route: E303 (Sharjah), E400 (Ajman), E700 (Fujairah), RAK (hourly)
  4. Intercity Fares: Vary by destination (AED 10-25 typical)
  5. Board at Union: Premier intercity terminal
  6. Metro Transfer: Red & Green Line interchange
  7. Red Line: Dubai Mall, Airport, Marina, Expo City
  8. Green Line: Healthcare City, BurJuman, Gold Souq, Al Nahda
  9. Local Routes: C07 (Dubai Mall), C08 (Airport), 103 (Global Village)
  10. Tap Nol: On bus and metro with same card

💡 Expert Union Square Station Tips:

  • 🌟 Premier Interchange: Dubai’s busiest metro station
  • 🌍 All Emirates: Intercity to Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, RAK
  • 🚇 Red & Green Lines: Seamless metro interchange
  • ⏰ Fujairah E700: Every 90 min, dawn-midnight
  • 🕐 RAK Service: Hourly (7:30 AM-11 PM Dubai)
  • 🏗️ 2024 Upgrade: 3-year enhancement plan
  • 🚌 15+ Local Routes: Comprehensive Dubai coverage
  • ✈️ Airport Access: C08 to Terminal 3
  • 🏬 Dubai Mall: C07 direct service
  • 💳 One Nol Card: Works on all buses + metro
  • 📱 S’hail App: Real-time intercity schedules
  • 🎯 UAE Hub: Critical intercity transportation node

📞 Official Contact

🇦🇪 RTA Dubai

📞 Hotline: 800 9090 (24/7)

📧 Email: feedback@rta.ae

🌐 Website: rta.ae

📱 Digital Services

S’hail App: Intercity schedules

RTA App: Nol balance, services

Real-time: Live updates

🚏 Station Details

Location: Union Metro, Deira

Hours: 24/7 (routes vary)

Metro: Red & Green interchange

Coverage: All 7 emirates

ℹ️ Content Verification

Last Verified: December 2025 | Sources: RTA official documentation, S’hail app. This is a comprehensive Union Square Bus Station guide with complete information (Route E303 Sharjah Al Jubail, Route E400 Ajman, Route E700 Fujairah every 90 min dawn-midnight via Dhaid Masafi, RAK hourly 7:30 AM-11 PM Dubai 5:30 AM-9 PM RAK, Route E16 terminates Union 2024 update, Routes F01/C28/103/5/C07/C08/C10/27/53/C9/X02/X64/77/C09/F63, Union Metro Red & Green Line INTERCHANGE busiest largest station, 3-year upgrade plan 2024 enhanced facilities infrastructure), Nol card system, S’hail app, internal links to Gold Souq, Abu Hail, Deira City Centre, Al Ghubaiba, Nol Card guide. For real-time updates, use S’hail app or call 800 9090.