Your guide to public transport in Business Bay
Do you live or work in Business Bay but don’t have a car? Don’t fret! There are plenty of options when it comes to public transport in Business Bay. One of Dubai’s major commercial districts, Business Bay, is well-connected with multiple public transport links. Let’s learn more about public transport in Business Bay, including the Red Line metro station, RTA bus routes, car rental services and taxis!
ALL ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BUSINESS BAY
Here are the different public transport options you can use to get around Business Bay.
DUBAI METRO IN BUSINESS BAY
The thriving business centre is serviced by a dedicated Dubai Metro station on the Red Line, known simply as ‘Business Bay.’ The Business Bay Metro Station is situated between the ONPASSIVE Metro Station and the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station. It is close to Escape Tower and MBK Tower.
Travellers can use the Business Bay Metro Station to access Dubai’s major areas and landmarks, including Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai International Airport – all through the Red Line.
Travellers can also access stations on the Green Line by transferring to BurJuman Metro Station or Union Metro Station. The Business Bay Metro Station is connected to the popular transit stations on the Green and Red Lines of the Dubai Metro.
Below are the travel times from Business Bay to major metro stations:
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall: 2 minutes
- Mall of the Emirates: 10 minutes
- DMCC: 18 minutes
- Dubai International Airport (Airport Terminal 1): 20 minutes
- Burjuman: 14 minutes
- Union: 17 minutes
TAXIS IN BUSINESS BAY
Being a bustling business district, users of public transport Business Bay will find plenty of taxis in the area. Travellers can book Dubai Taxis in Business Bay in advance using the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) app or the Hala Taxi section of the Careem app.
- DTC Contact: +971-4-208-0808
Please remember that the taxi meter will start from a higher fare if travellers have booked their taxi in advance.
CAR RENTAL IN BUSINESS BAY
Looking for a quick way to get around Business Bay and adjoining areas? Car-sharing operators UDrive and Ekar have pay-ride car rental services licensed by the RTA.
Travellers can use the app to book, locate, open and start the rental car to get around Dubai. You can share a ride, hire a car to drive or opt for a solo pick-and-drop.
Find out more about these car rentals in Business Bay by contacting the service provider at the given number:
- UDrive: 800-837-483
- Ekar: 600-567-564
WATER TAXIS IN BUSINESS BAY
Water Taxis in Dubai serve Business Bay along the Dubai Water Canal, with key stations including Al Wajeha Marine Station, Al Marasi Marine Station, Business Bay Marine Station, Godolphin Marine Station and Sheikh Zayed Road Marine Station. These services are part of the broader water transport Dubai Canal Business Bay network, connecting multiple areas across Dubai with over 40 stations in operation across the emirate.
Bookings can be made via the RTA S’hail app, and services at most Business Bay stops operate on demand.
BUS ROUTES IN BUSINESS BAY
Business Bay is also well-served by the RTA Bus system, with stations dotted around the neighbourhood. Public transport users will be pleased to know that numerous feeder buses serve the Business Bay Metro Station. Business Bay feeder buses F14, F20, F41, F19A and F19B service all major towers in the neighbourhood.
Feeder Buses:
- F14: Business Bay 2 Bus Station – Business Bay Metro Station
- F19A: Business Bay Metro Station – Business Bay 2 Bus Station
- F19B: Bay Square – Business Bay Metro Station
- F20: Business Bay Metro Station – Al Safa 1
- F41: Business Bay Metro Station – Coral Tower
Other Business Bay bus stops:
- F91: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station – Business Bay Metro Station
- Bus 50: International City Bus Station – Business Bay Bus Station
- Bus X22: Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 – Business Bay Metro Station
RTA Bus on Demand
The RTA Bus on Demand service is available in Business Bay.
You can travel within the Business Bay zone or between Business Bay and Downtown Dubai as an interzone route. The service must be booked using the official “Dubai Bus on Demand” mobile application, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The fare for a trip entirely within the Business Bay area is just AED 2 per person.
FAQS
HOW CAN RESIDENTS ACCESS THE BUSINESS BAY METRO STATION?
Residents can access the station via nearby RTA bus stops or feeder buses, ensuring strong Business Bay Dubai transport connectivity to key areas.
DOES BUSINESS BAY HAVE FEEDER BUSES TO NEARBY METRO STATIONS?
Yes, several feeder buses in Business Bay, Dubai, connect the metro station to nearby residential and commercial areas.
WHAT TRANSPORT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS WITHOUT A CAR IN BUSINESS BAY?
Residents without a car can rely on the metro, taxis, RTA buses and water transport in Dubai Canal Business Bay, all accessible using the NOL Card transport Business Bay system.
Thanks to the extensive public transport in Dubai, it’s easy to get around the emirate through various modes of sustainable transport in Business Bay. Travellers can use helpful RTA services and Dubai public transport apps like S’hail for bus timings in Business Bay and plan their journeys.
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