Dubai’s RTA Expands Network: 4 New Bus Routes and 70+ Upgrades

• Announcement
• RTA New Bus Routes 2026
• Route Upgrades
• FAQs

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) continues to enhance the transportation system in the emirate. The authority has recently announced a new phase of improvements to the public bus network, introducing additional routes and targeted upgrades aimed at improving operational efficiency during peak periods. RTA’s new bus routes are aligned with Dubai’s long-term transport vision.

RTA New Bus Routes 2026

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve public transport services and facilitate mobility for all segments of society, RTA will launch four new public bus routes effective 9 January. These routes are designed to improve operational efficiency during peak hours by supporting existing high-demand services.

Three new RTA bus routes became functional in November 2024 and several upgrades have been made since then. The 4 new bus routes by RTA will further advance the overall operational efficiency of the emirate’s public transportation network.

List of RTA Bus Route Changes in 2026

According to the new update, there will be 4 new bus routes introduced in Dubai.

• Route 88A will operate in one direction from Al Satwa Bus Station to Jumeirah 3 during the morning peak period, supporting operational efficiency on Route 88.
• Route 88B will operate in the opposite direction from Jumeirah 3 to Al Satwa Bus Station during the evening peak period, supporting operational efficiency on Route 88.
• Route 93A will operate in one direction from Al Satwa Bus Station to Al Wasl during the morning peak hours, supporting operational efficiency on Route 93.
• Route 93B will operate in the opposite direction from Al Wasl to Al Satwa Bus Station during the evening peak period, supporting operational efficiency on Route 93.
  

These new services form part of RTA’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality public bus services that meet peak-period demand.

RTA Upgrades 70 Bus Routes

The RTA bus network upgrade also includes amendments to existing routes. This includes adjustments to running times, route alignments, geographic coverage and timetable modifications during morning and evening peak periods. The upgrades are aimed at improving daily mobility and enhancing the overall passenger experience.

Key route enhancements include:

• Route 6: Two additional bus stops added at Dubai People of Determination Center and Mayo Clinic.
• Route 13A: Service extended to Al Muhaisnah 2, 7th Street.
• Route 16: Al Awir bus stop cancelled.
• Route 29: Emirates Towers 1 bus stop cancelled; new bus stop added at Museum of the Future.
• Route 55: Route extended in International City to the Greece Cluster, K12.
• Route C09: Oxygen Dubai 2, Gargash Cars 2 and Renault Service Centre 2 bus stops cancelled.
• Routes C15 and F01: Al Baraha Masjid 2 bus stop cancelled; new bus stop added on Abu Baker Al Siddique Street, prior to D82.
• Route F39: Route extended to Oud Al Muteena area with new stops at Oud Al Muteena 2 A1, Oud Al Muteena 2 Masjid and Oud Al Muteena 2 B1; Algeria Street 6-1 bus stop cancelled.
• Route F46: Choithrams Supermarket 2 and Green Community Main Entrance Gate 2 bus stops cancelled.
• Route F54: Route realigned to serve the South Residential Area of Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA); Al Munawalah Street 1, 2 and 3 bus stops cancelled.
• Route F55: Service expanded within the Dubai World Central cargo zone with two new bus stops added.
• Route DH1: Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall bus stop cancelled.
• Routes 12 and 93: Umm Suqeim Etisalat bus stop cancelled.
• Route 18: Two new bus stops added on 7A Street at Al Nahda Pond Park and MSB Private School.
• Route 31: Dubai Academic City 2 bus stop cancelled.
• Route 83: Shatha Tower bus stop cancelled.
• Routes 21B and F26A: Al Telaa Technical Industries 1 bus stop cancelled.
• Route 36B: New bus stop added in Dubai Outsource City at Royal Bank of Scotland 1.
• Route F10: Al Warqa’a E21 bus stop cancelled.
• Route F61: New bus stop added at Al Jassmi Masjid 1.
• Route 320: New bus stop added at Dubai Outsource City, VOGO Grand Hotel.
• Routes E100 and E201: Bus stop at Max Metro Station relocated to Al Jafiliya Bus Station.

FAQs

When will the RTA launch the 4 new bus routes in Dubai?

Dubai’s RTA will launch the four new bus routes on January 9, 2026.

How will the new RTA bus routes affect peak-hour travel?

The new RTA bus routes are expected to ease congestion and improve service reliability during busy morning and evening peak-hour travel by supporting key existing routes and reducing waiting times.

What changes are included in the 70+ upgraded bus routes?

They include adjustments such as new and removed stops, timetable changes, route alignment and coverage updates, running-time tweaks, stop sequence corrections and occasional depot changes to improve service and connectivity.

This is everything to know about the RTA new bus routes 2026. The enhancements support RTA’s objective of facilitating mobility across Dubai’s public transport network by reducing waiting times and providing additional trips during peak demand periods. The new additions and upgrades will help reinforce Dubai’s position as a global leader in seamless and sustainable mobility.

As RTA launches four new bus routes and upgrades 70 existing ones, the resulting improvements in connectivity are expected to ease traffic pressure on the city’s road network. Alongside public transport, motorists can choose from a variety of used and new cars for sale in Dubai to explore the evolving city.
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