F17 Bus Timetable Dubai 2026: Current Times, Stops & Fare

Quick answer: F17 is a short RTA loop from ONPASSIVE Bus Terminus to the Al Khail Gate stops in Al Quoz and back. The official timetable is concentrated around commute periods rather than a simple all-day 20-minute service, and the route normally does not operate on Sunday. The single-zone fare is usually AED 3 with a nol card.

F17 is designed for residents and workers travelling between the Red Line area at ONPASSIVE and Al Khail Gate. Because online summaries often give misleading operating hours, this guide explains the peak-oriented schedule, the exact six-stop loop, fare rules and Metro connection in practical terms.

F17 Bus Timetable at a Glance

F17 detail	Current information
Route	F17
Operator	Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Service pattern	ONPASSIVE–Al Khail Gate–ONPASSIVE loop
Stops	6 stop calls including the returning terminus
Typical loop time	About 25–35 minutes
Typical fare	AED 3 for a one-zone trip
Payment	nol card only
Sunday service	Normally no service

F17 Bus Timings in 2026

F17 begins early on operating days, but it is not a uniformly frequent all-day route. The published schedule concentrates many trips in the morning and afternoon/evening and can include a long midday break. This is the detail most simplified timetables miss.

Day	Indicative operating hours	Typical frequency
Monday–Wednesday	Around 4:25–4:30 AM	Around 11:40 PM	Peak-oriented; long midday gap may apply
Thursday	Around 4:25–4:30 AM	Late evening	Check the current RTA table
Friday	Around 4:27 AM	After midnight on some schedules	Frequent during busy periods
Saturday	Early morning	Late evening	Reduced/variable intervals
Sunday	No scheduled service	No scheduled service	Use an alternative route

First and Last Bus

The official RTA table has shown departures as early as about 4:27 AM and Monday–Wednesday departures from ONPASSIVE as late as about 11:41 PM, with the completed loop reaching the terminus shortly after midnight. Friday can run later. A same-day check is essential because F17’s day pattern is more variable than a standard feeder.

How Often Does the F17 Run?

During the busiest periods, buses may be roughly 10–15 minutes apart. Late-evening gaps are wider, and the published timetable can have no trips for several midday hours. Do not assume a bus will arrive every 20 minutes throughout the day.

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.

F17 Route Explained

The bus leaves ONPASSIVE Bus Terminus, reaches the Al Khail Gate entrance and serves Gates 1, 2 and 3 before returning to the same terminus. It is a compact neighbourhood loop rather than a cross-city service. Also read about the F06 Bus Timetable and F36 Bus Timetable.

Main Areas and Landmarks

• ONPASSIVE Metro Station area
• Al Quoz
• Al Khail Gate Entrance
• Al Khail Gate 1, 2 and 3

Complete F17 Bus Stops

The core F17 loop has six scheduled stop calls. Some journey planners separately show a Metro landside stop depending on the trip variation; follow the onboard display for the active sequence.

No.	F17 bus stop	Area / note
1	ONPASSIVE Bus Terminus 1	Start; Metro connection nearby
2	Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate Entrance 1	Residential entrance
3	Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 1	Community stop
4	Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 2	Community stop
5	Al Quoz, Al Khail Gate 3	Community stop
6	ONPASSIVE Bus Terminus 1	End of loop

F17 Fare and Nol Card Rules

F17 generally remains within one Dubai public-transport zone, so a Silver nol card journey is usually AED 3. When you transfer between Metro and bus within RTA’s permitted transfer time, the network calculates the combined journey by the zones crossed; it is more accurate to describe this as an integrated transfer than as an automatically free bus 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 F17 Bus?

1. Check the operating day first—F17 normally does not run on Sunday.
2. Use the official journey planner to confirm there is no midday service gap at your chosen time.
3. Top up the nol card before you reach the stop.
4. Tap in when boarding and tap out when leaving.
5. At ONPASSIVE, follow current signs between the bus terminus and Metro entrance.

Connections and Alternatives

ONPASSIVE Metro Station on the Red Line is the route’s main rapid-transit connection. Other Al Quoz buses are available around the station and nearby roads, which is particularly useful on Sunday or during F17’s midday gap.

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.

F17 Travel Tips

• Do not rely on summaries that say F17 runs every 20 minutes all day.
• Allow extra walking time between the bus terminus and your exact Metro entrance.
• For Sunday travel, plan another Al Quoz route or a taxi before leaving home.
• The trip is short, but Al Quoz traffic can still affect the return time.
• Keep enough nol balance for the full connected journey, not just the feeder leg.

Final Thoughts

F17 is excellent when its compact loop matches your commute, but its peak-oriented schedule requires more care than most Dubai feeder routes. Confirm the departure, note the Sunday closure and midday gaps, and use ONPASSIVE for onward Red Line travel.

FAQs: F17 Bus Timetable and Route

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