F36 Bus Timetable 2026: MOE–Arjan Times, Stops & Fare

Quick answer: F36 is the RTA feeder loop connecting Mall of the Emirates Bus Station with Al Barsha South, Dubai Science Park and Arjan. It operates daily, normally from about 5:05 AM to 11:46 PM Monday–Thursday, later on Friday and from 8:00 AM on Sunday. A full loop takes roughly 75–90 minutes and commonly costs AED 5 with a nol card.

For many Arjan and Dubai Science Park residents, F36 is the direct public-transport link to the Red Line. This updated guide includes the day-by-day operating window, the complete 31-call loop, fare rules, journey time and the stop-direction details that matter on a circular route.

F36 Bus Timetable at a Glance

F36 detail	Current information
Route	F36
Operator	Dubai RTA
Route	Mall of the Emirates–Al Barsha South–Dubai Science Park–Arjan loop
Main interchange	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station / Metro
Stops	About 31 stop calls including return to the station
Typical loop time	About 75–90 minutes
Typical full-trip fare	AED 5 with a Silver nol card
Payment	nol card only

F36 Bus Timings in 2026

F36 runs every day. The official pattern changes by day, especially on Friday and Sunday, so use the appropriate row rather than a single generic timetable.

Day	Indicative operating hours	Typical frequency
Monday–Thursday	About 5:05 AM	About 11:46 PM	Every 15–30 minutes
Friday	About 5:00 AM	About 12:46 AM	Every 20–30 minutes
Saturday	About 5:35 AM	About 11:46 PM	Every 16–25 minutes
Sunday	About 8:00 AM	About 11:45 PM	Every 17–24 minutes

First and Last Bus

These are departure windows from Mall of the Emirates. Stops deeper in Arjan are reached later, and a few positioning journeys can produce earlier times when a timetable is viewed from another stop. Always select your actual boarding stop in the live planner.

How Often Does the F36 Run?

Expect roughly 15–30 minutes between buses. The route is often more frequent during weekday demand periods and less frequent late at night or on Friday. Traffic around Umm Suqeim Street and the Mall of the Emirates interchange can shift intermediate-stop arrivals.

Live timing: Confirm your exact stop in the official RTA Journey Planner or S’hail app. The live RTA departure and stop display take priority over any fixed timetable online.

Also Check the F06 Bus timetable.

F36 Route Explained

From Mall of the Emirates, F36 enters Al Barsha South, serves Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing and Aswaaq Mall, continues past Bloom World Academy, runs through Dubai Science Park and Villa Lantana, then loops around Arjan via the DAMAC buildings and Geepas Tower before returning.

Main Areas and Landmarks

• Mall of the Emirates and Red Line Metro
• Al Barsha South housing areas
• Aswaaq Mall
• Bloom World Academy
• Pharmex Pharmaceuticals FZ
• Villa Lantana
• Dubai Science Park complexes
• Arjan Geepas Tower and DAMAC buildings

Complete F36 Bus Stops

The following list presents the practical full loop. RTA screens may abbreviate building names or show the journey as a 30-stop outbound pattern ending at Interchange 4 before the bus re-enters Mall of the Emirates.

No.	F36 bus stop	Area / note
1	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station 7	Start; Red Line interchange
2	Interchange 4	Outbound
3	Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing A	Outbound
4	Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing B	Outbound
5	Al Barsha South, Street 16	Outbound
6	Al Barsha South 1, Aswaaq Mall	Outbound
7	Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing C	Outbound
8	Bloom World Academy	Outbound
9	Dubai Science Park, Pharmex Pharmaceuticals FZ	Outbound
10	Dubai Science Park, Villa Lantana 1	Outbound
11	Dubai Science Park, Villa Lantana 2	Outbound
12	Dubai Science Park, City Centre	Outbound
13	Arjan, Sheraton Building	Outbound
14	Arjan, DAMAC Northside Buildings	Outbound
15	Arjan, DAMAC Westside Buildings	Outbound
16	Arjan, Geepas Tower 1	Turnaround
17	Arjan, Geepas Tower 2	Return
18	Arjan, DAMAC Westside Buildings	Return
19	Arjan, DAMAC Northside Buildings	Return
20	Arjan, Domus Hotels Staff Buildings	Return
21	Dubai Science Park, City Centre	Return
22	Dubai Science Park Complex	Return
23	Dubai Science Park Laboratory Complex	Return
24	Bloom World Academy	Return
25	Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing C	Return
26	Al Barsha South 1, Aswaaq Mall	Return
27	Al Barsha South, Street 16	Return
28	Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing B	Return
29	Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing A	Return
30	Interchange 4	Return
31	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station 7	End; Red Line interchange

F36 Fare and Nol Card Rules

RTA fares depend on the number of zones crossed. The complete Mall of the Emirates–Arjan trip commonly costs AED 5 with a Silver nol card, while a shorter journey may cost less. A Metro-to-bus transfer within the permitted window is integrated into the total zone fare; it is not always a separate free ride.

Complete journey	Typical Silver Nol fare
Within one zone	AED 3
Two adjacent zones	AED 5
More than two zones	AED 7.50
Cash at the bus door	Not accepted

Metro and Bus Transfers

Use the same Nol card and make the next boarding within the permitted transfer window, normally 30 minutes. When RTA transfer conditions are met, connected bus and Metro legs are calculated as one integrated journey. The total charge still depends on all zones crossed. See how to check a Nol balance and recharge a Nol card.

How to Use the F36 Bus

1. At Mall of the Emirates Bus Station, check the screen for F36 and the active bay.
2. Confirm whether your building’s stop is on the outbound or return side of the loop.
3. Tap in when boarding and tap out at your stop.
4. Use the onboard display to avoid leaving at the same-named stop on the wrong side.
5. For the last bus, check the live departure before starting your Metro trip.

Connections and Alternatives

Mall of the Emirates provides the principal Red Line connection and links to numerous city buses. Around Al Barsha South and Arjan, F36 connects with local routes serving Dubai Hills, Studio City and nearby communities, but the exact transfer varies by stop.

Accessibility and Onboard Facilities

Dubai RTA buses are air-conditioned and generally provide low-floor entry, wheelchair space, priority seating and audio/visual next-stop information. The exact bus assigned can change. Wheelchair users should wait in the marked boarding area and signal the driver if the ramp is needed.

F36 Travel Tips

• Friday runs later, while Sunday begins much later than other days.
• Allow 90 minutes for a full loop when roads are busy.
• For Miracle Garden, verify the closest seasonal route rather than assuming every F36 stop is at the entrance.
• At Geepas Tower, check the stop suffix 1 or 2 so you board in the intended direction.
• Top up nol in advance; cash is not accepted.

Final Thoughts

F36 is the core Metro feeder for much of Arjan and Dubai Science Park. It is straightforward once you identify the correct side of the loop: use the complete sequence above, allow for road traffic and check the live departure for late-night or Sunday travel.

FAQs: F36 Bus Timetable and Route

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