Starting November 29, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch three new bus routes designed to strengthen public transit across the emirate — headlined by Route 108, a direct link from Satwa Bus Station to the popular Global Village destination.
Route 108: Satwa to Global Village
Route 108 connects Satwa Bus Station directly to Global Village, giving visitors a convenient public transport option to reach the seasonal attraction without a car.
The route operates on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during special events, with service hours running from 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM the following day. A total of 11 trips run in each direction daily, with 60-minute intervals between departures.
Two Additional New Routes
Alongside Route 108, the RTA is introducing two more new services:
- Route F63: A metro feeder service linking Al Ras Metro Station to Union Bus Station via Al Khaleej Street and Naif Street, improving last-mile connectivity for metro commuters in the Deira area. - Route J05: A new community route connecting Mira Community and Dubai Studio City, passing through Neshama Townhouses.
Modifications to Existing Routes
The RTA is also adjusting several established routes as part of the same November 29 rollout:
- Route 5: Now runs two-way between Abu Hail and Union Bus Stations, no longer serving Al Ras Metro Station. - Route 14: Adjusted to terminate at Business Bay Metro Station instead of running its previous alignment from Abu Hail. - Route 33: Shortened to end at Karama Bus Station rather than Al Ghubaiba. - Route 91: Realigned to serve Business Bay and DMCC stops in both directions toward Jebel Ali.
Additional modifications to Routes J02, J04, F38, F39, and X92 are also in effect, aimed at reducing travel times and improving service delivery across suburban communities.
RTA's Broader Transit Vision
These changes are part of a wider initiative to enhance Dubai's public transport network. The authority plans to upgrade approximately 30 routes in total to better align bus schedules with metro, tram, and marine transport timetables across the city.
"RTA further maintains its mission of developing the public transport network and make it the number one means of transportation," the authority stated, underscoring the emirate's long-term commitment to reducing private car dependency and improving mobility for residents and visitors alike.
