Beginning July 17, 2026, Dubai will launch four new public bus routes and upgrade existing lines to improve transit efficiency. These modifications, announced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), aim to enhance connectivity between residential and commercial zones while strengthening integration with the city’s metro network and feeder bus services.
RTA Launch of Four Bus Routes Between International City and Silicon Oasis
Expansion of the Bus Network
The RTA is rolling out four new bus routes to address passenger demand patterns and improve mobility. The new routes include:
- Route 35: Connecting International City to Dubai Silicon Oasis, with a 30-minute headway during peak hours.
- Route 85: Linking Al Quoz (Al Khail Gate) to the Dubai Internet City Metro Station, with a 20-minute headway during peak hours.
- Route A37: Operating between International City and Dubai Silicon Oasis Lake, with a 30-minute headway during peak hours.
- Route B37: Operating between Dubai Silicon Oasis Lake and International City, with a 30-minute headway during peak hours.
Modifications to Routes 27, 67, 84 and 88 for Metro Integration
Enhancing Operational Efficiency
The RTA is also implementing modifications to existing routes to optimize operational efficiency and improve links to the metro network. Route 27 will be adjusted to use Al Mustaqbal Street instead of Al Sokouk Street, with passengers advised that Route 29 can serve as an alternative. Routes 36A and 36B will see portions of their paths between International City and Dubai Silicon Oasis canceled, with passengers directed to use the new routes 37A and 37B for travel to Academic City and Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Integration with the metro will be further bolstered by adjusting Route 67 to connect with the Oud Metha Bus Station instead of Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, while the Dubai Metro Green Line remains an option for reaching Bur Dubai. Route 84’s service will now terminate at the Insurance Market bus stop (south side) rather than Mall of the Emirates, with passengers traveling between Dubai Marina and Al Quoz encouraged to utilize the new Route 85.
Similarly, Route 88 will terminate at the Onpassive Metro bus stop (north side) instead of Umm Al Sheif Street, with Route 8 available for those heading to Dubai Internet City. Routes 96 and X94 will now travel via Al Yalayis/Jebel Ali Road instead of Expo Road to improve trip efficiency.
Feeder Bus Service Extensions for F06, F36 and F47
Feeder and Specialized Route Adjustments
Several feeder bus routes are receiving updates:
- F06: Extended to serve the Nad Shamma area.
- F29: Adjusted to reach Umm Al Sheif instead of Umm Suqeim 3.
- F36: Extended to serve Al Barsha South 2.
- F47: Adjusted to reach the Jebel Ali Industrial Area staff accommodation.
- F49: Will no longer serve the Parco Hypermarket area when arriving from Danube Metro Station; passengers can use routes 56, 95A, F47, and F53 as alternatives.
- Passengers in Business Bay can utilize routes F14 and F41 as alternatives.
RTA Traffic Projects on Ras Al Khor Street and Hessa Street
Infrastructure and Traffic Improvements
Beyond bus network changes, the RTA is implementing over 10 traffic and development projects throughout July. These include traffic improvements on Ras Al Khor Street toward Al Khail Road, and on Al Marabea Street in Al Quoz. A "free right" turn has been implemented from Al Thowima Street to the service road on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Additional works include improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street, the expansion of the Ras Al Khor and Dubai-Al Ain road intersection, and the opening of parking facilities for Horizon International School in Umm Al Sheif. Furthermore, truck rest stop parking has been opened in Hind City, and new surface parking has been inaugurated in Al Barsha 1 South 1. A new road connecting Al Qudra Street and Hessa Street near Motor City has also opened to provide alternative routes. The RTA has additionally awarded a contract for the development of the Latifa bint Hamdan Street corridor.
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