Big news for commuters: a brand-new intercity bus service between Dubai and Sharjah will begin operations on Friday, May 2, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The new Route E308 will run between Stadium Bus Station in Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah, making travel between the two emirates even easier. A one-way trip on the route will cost AED 12.
Updates to Existing Bus Routes in Dubai from May 2
In addition to launching Route E308, the RTA is also making adjustments to several existing city routes starting May 2.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing:
Dubai Investment Park / Jebel Ali Area
- Route F47: Re-routed within Jebel Ali Industrial Area.
- Route F54: Extended to serve the new JAFZA South labour camp.
Al Nahda 1
- Route 24: Re-routed within Al Nahda 1 area.
Dubai Festival City
- Route 44: Now re-routed from Al Rebat Street to serve Dubai Festival City.
Dubai International Airport / DWC
- Route 56: Extended to reach DWC Staff Village.
Al Ruwayah Area
- Routes 66 & 67: A new stop added at Al Ruwayah Farm area.
Al Satwa Area
- Route 32C: Service between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Al Satwa Bus Station curtailed (use Route F27 instead).
- Route F12: Section between Al Satwa Roundabout and Al Wasl Park curtailed; now re-routed via Kuwait Street.
Al Jafiliya Area / Max Metro
- Route C26: Bus stop moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2.
- Route F27: Bus stop relocated from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 2.
- Route X92: Bus stop moved from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Max Metro Land Side Bus Stop 1.
Union / Deira Area
- Route 17: Now terminates at Baniyas Square Metro Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station.
- Route E16: Now terminates at Union Bus Station instead of Al Sabkha Bus Station.
According to the RTA, these changes are designed to create a “smoother, more efficient, and comfortable commuting experience” for passengers across Dubai and beyond.
