F11 Bus Timetable Dubai 2026: Times, Stops, Route & Fare

Quick answer: F11 is an RTA feeder loop from Financial Centre Metro Station through Al Wasl, Iranian Hospital and Al Satwa, returning past Trade Centre and Emirates Towers. It has about 18 stop calls, takes roughly 35–45 minutes for a loop, normally runs from around 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM and costs AED 3 for a one-zone trip with a nol card.

F11 is useful for reaching the Al Satwa and Al Wasl streets west of Sheikh Zayed Road without walking from the Red Line. It is a circular feeder, so the stop order matters: the outbound side passes Iranian Hospital, while the return side comes through the Trade Centre towers. This guide covers times, frequency, every stop, fares and transfers.

F11 bus at a glance

Detail	Information
Route	F11
Operator	Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Service pattern	Financial Centre–Al Wasl–Al Satwa–Financial Centre loop
Main Metro connection	Financial Centre Metro Station, Red Line
Stop calls	18 including return to the terminus
Typical operating window	About 5:30 AM–11:30 PM
Typical frequency	About 7–8 minutes at busy times; 12–15 minutes off-peak
Loop time	Approximately 35–45 minutes
Typical fare	AED 3 with a Silver nol card
Payment	nol card only; no cash

F11 bus timings

The route operates every day, but first/last departures can change on Friday, weekends, holidays and Ramadan. Use the windows below for planning and confirm the exact trip in the RTA Journey Planner.

Day	First bus (planning time)	Last bus (planning time)	Typical interval
Monday–Thursday	Around 5:30 AM	Around 11:30 PM	7–15 minutes
Friday	Early morning	Late night; may differ from weekdays	8–15 minutes
Saturday	Early morning	Around late evening	8–15 minutes
Sunday	Later/variable early service	Around late evening	10–15 minutes

Live-time check: Select Financial Centre Metro Bus Stop Seaside as the boarding point in the official RTA Journey Planner. A similarly named roadside stop can show a different sequence.

First and last bus

A commonly published operating window is 5:30 AM–11:30 PM. Intermediate stops are reached later, and the final completed loop can arrive after the last departure time. For the last bus, use the actual stop and travel date rather than relying only on the route-wide window.

How often does F11 run?

F11 is normally frequent: roughly every 7–8 minutes during commuter peaks and 12–15 minutes at quieter times. Congestion around Satwa, 2nd December Street and Trade Centre can bunch buses together or extend gaps.

F11 route explained

From the Financial Centre seaside bus stop, F11 enters Al Wasl and serves the terminus, residences, mosque, school and park. It continues to Iranian Hospital and Al Hudaiba, loops through central Satwa, then returns toward Sheikh Zayed Road via the Trade Centre, White Crown and Durrah towers, Emirates Towers and Rostamani Tower.

Main destinations

• Financial Centre Metro Station and DIFC side
• Al Wasl residential streets
• Al Wasl Park
• Iranian Hospital
• Al Hudaiba
• Al Satwa shops, mosque, post office and roundabout
• Dubai World Trade Centre area
• Emirates Towers Metro/business district

F11 bus stops in order

The route is circular. Stops 2–11 form the outward Satwa side; stops 12–17 form the return toward Financial Centre. Names can be abbreviated on onboard displays, but the sequence below is the practical full loop.

No.	Stop	Direction / note
1	Financial Centre Metro Bus Stop, Seaside	Start; Red Line connection
2	Al Wasl, Terminus	Outbound
3	Ghaya Residence	Outbound
4	Al Wasl, Mosque	Outbound
5	Al Wasl, School	Outbound
6	Al Wasl, Park	Outbound
7	Iranian Hospital	Outbound
8	Al Hudaiba Road	Outbound
9	Al Satwa	Loop
10	Al Satwa, Mosque	Loop
11	Al Satwa, Post Office	Loop
12	Al Satwa, Roundabout	Return
13	Trade Centre Bus Stop	Return
14	White Crown Tower	Return
15	Durrah Tower	Return
16	Emirates Towers Bus Stop, Seaside	Return; Red Line nearby
17	Rostamani Tower	Return
18	Financial Centre Metro Bus Stop, Seaside	End; Red Line connection

Which stop should you use?

Destination	Useful stop
Financial Centre Metro / DIFC side	Financial Centre Metro Bus Stop, Seaside
Iranian Hospital	Iranian Hospital
Central Satwa shopping streets	Al Satwa or Al Satwa Post Office
Satwa Roundabout	Al Satwa, Roundabout
Dubai World Trade Centre	Trade Centre Bus Stop
Emirates Towers	Emirates Towers Bus Stop, Seaside
Al Wasl Park	Al Wasl, Park

F11 fare and nol card rules

F11 is usually a one-zone journey, so a standard Silver nol card ride normally costs AED 3. RTA calculates the total based on zones and integrated transfers. A timely Metro-to-bus connection can be included in the overall journey fare; it is safer to describe it as an integrated transfer rather than assuming every feeder ride is independently free.

Silver nol journey	Fare
Within one zone	AED 3
Across two adjacent zones	AED 5
More than two zones	AED 7.50
Cash payment	Not accepted

How to transfer from the Metro

1. Exit Financial Centre Metro and follow signs to the seaside bus stop.
2. Use the same nol card for the Metro and bus.
3. Board F11 within the permitted transfer window.
4. Tap in on the bus even when transferring.
5. Tap out at the destination so the integrated fare is calculated correctly.

Check the balance before travelling with DubaiRead’s nol balance guide or nol recharge guide.

Journey time

A full loop is scheduled at about 35 minutes in light conditions, but allow 45 minutes at busy times. From Financial Centre to Iranian Hospital is commonly around 12–18 minutes; central Satwa around 20–25 minutes; Trade Centre and Emirates Towers are on the return section.

Connections

Financial Centre is the main Red Line interchange. Emirates Towers is also close to a return-side stop, while numerous city buses cross Satwa and Trade Centre. Use the Dubai Metro map to plan the longer part of the trip.

Accessibility and passenger facilities

RTA city buses are air-conditioned and generally provide priority seating, wheelchair-access features and onboard stop displays. The street environment differs by stop; passengers who need a fully step-free connection should check the selected stop and allow extra transfer time.

Practical tips

• Confirm “Seaside” at Financial Centre; the road has multiple station-side stop names.
• Use the outbound Iranian Hospital side for Al Wasl and Hudaiba destinations.
• For Trade Centre/Emirates Towers, those stops appear after the Satwa loop.
• Allow extra time during exhibitions at Dubai World Trade Centre.
• Arrive five minutes early even on a frequent route.
• Keep at least the minimum nol balance required to start the journey.
• For the final bus, check live RTA timing on the same day.

Final thoughts

F11 is a short, frequent link between the Red Line, Al Wasl and Satwa. Its main challenge is the circular stop order, not the fare: know whether your destination is before or after Satwa, board at the Financial Centre seaside stop and verify live times for late travel.

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Last updated: August 2026 · Reviewed by the DubaiRead Editorial Team