F37 Bus Timetable Dubai 2026: MOE–Sports City Route

Quick answer: The F37 is an RTA feeder bus linking Mall of the Emirates Bus Station with Al Barsha, Motor City and Dubai Sports City. It operates as a loop, so passengers can stay on board through the Sports City section and return toward Mall of the Emirates. A full ride usually costs AED 5 with a nol card, while shorter same-zone trips may cost AED 3.

The F37 bus is one of the most useful public-transport links for Motor City and Dubai Sports City, two communities without a direct Dubai Metro station. This guide brings the timetable, complete stop sequence, fare rules, journey time and transfer advice together in one place so you can plan the trip without piecing together conflicting route pages.

F37 Bus Timetable at a Glance

F37 detail	Current information
Route	F37
Operator	Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Service pattern	Mall of the Emirates–Motor City–Dubai Sports City loop
Main interchange	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station / Metro
Typical operating window	About 5:00 AM to 11:50 PM; later on Friday
Typical frequency	Every 15–20 minutes, with wider gaps at quiet times
Full-loop journey time	Approximately 70–90 minutes, depending on traffic
Typical full-trip fare	AED 5 with a nol card
Payment	nol card only; cash is not accepted

F37 Bus Timings in 2026

F37 runs every day, but the first and last journeys vary by day and by the point where you board. The times below are practical planning windows for departures from Mall of the Emirates. Selected early positioning trips can leave the Sports City side before the first Mall of the Emirates departure.

Day	Indicative operating hours	Typical frequency
Monday–Thursday	Around 5:00 AM	Around 11:50 PM	Usually every 15–20 minutes
Friday	Around 5:00 AM	Up to about 12:45 AM	Usually every 15–20 minutes
Saturday	Around 5:30 AM	Around 11:50 PM	Usually every 15–20 minutes
Sunday	Around 8:00 AM	Around 11:50 PM	Usually every 15–20 minutes

First and Last Bus

Treat these as planning windows rather than a promise for an individual stop. Selected trips from the Sports City side start at roughly 4:10 AM on some Monday–Saturday schedules, while Sunday service there begins later. Check the RTA Journey Planner immediately before an early-morning or final-bus journey. Also read about the F06 Bus Timetable , F17 Bus Timetable Dubai and F36 Bus Timetable.

How Often Does the F37 Run?

Buses are normally scheduled every 15–20 minutes. Headways can be longer very early, late at night, on Sundays or when congestion around Al Barsha and Hessa Street disrupts the loop. Arrive five to ten minutes early because intermediate-stop times are estimates.

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.

F37 Route Explained

From Mall of the Emirates Bus Station, F37 travels through Al Barsha, passes Dubai American Academy and Classic Crystal, then serves Motor City locations including Uptown Apartments, Spinneys, Dubai Autodrome and the Business Park. It loops through the residential and business stops in Dubai Sports City before returning through Motor City and Al Barsha to Mall of the Emirates.

Main Areas and Landmarks

• Mall of the Emirates and Mall of the Emirates Metro Station
• Al Barsha Lulu Supermarket
• Dubai American Academy
• Motor City Uptown Apartments and Spinneys
• Dubai Autodrome and Motor City Business Park
• ICC Headquarters and ICC Office
• Arena Tower, European Building, Grand Horizon, Royal Residence and Shami Tower

Complete F37 Bus Stops

F37 is a loop service. Some RTA displays show slightly different stop labels or split the loop into trip variants, but the practical sequence below covers the principal passenger stops in travel order. Always check the bus display for the current destination before boarding.

No.	F37 bus stop	Area / note
1	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station	Start and Metro interchange
2	Al Barsha A	Outbound
3	Al Barsha, Lulu Supermarket	Outbound
4	Dubai American Academy	Outbound
5	Classic Crystal	Outbound
6	Al Quoz, Clinical Pathology Services	Outbound
7	Motor City, Uptown Apartments	Outbound
8	Motor City, Spinneys Market	Outbound
9	Motor City, Dubai Autodrome & Business Park	Outbound
10	Motor City, Autodrome Stadium	Outbound
11	Dubai Sports City, ICC Headquarters	Outbound
12	Dubai Sports City, Arena Tower	Loop
13	Dubai Sports City, European Building	Loop
14	Dubai Sports City, Grand Horizon	Loop
15	Dubai Sports City, Royal Residence	Loop
16	Dubai Sports City, Shami Tower	Loop
17	Dubai Sports City, ICC Office	Loop
18	Dubai Sports City, ICC Headquarters	Return
19	Motor City, Autodrome Stadium	Return
20	Motor City, Dubai Autodrome & Business Park	Return
21	Motor City, Spinneys Market	Return
22	Motor City, Uptown Apartments	Return
23	Classic Crystal	Return
24	Dubai American Academy	Return
25	Al Barsha A	Return
26	Mall of the Emirates 1	Return
27	Mall of the Emirates 2	Return
28	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station	End and Metro interchange

F37 Fare and Nol Card Rules

RTA bus fares are calculated by the number of Dubai public-transport zones crossed, not by the route number. A complete Mall of the Emirates–Sports City journey commonly costs AED 5 with a Silver nol card; a shorter ride that remains in one zone can cost AED 3. Personal, Gold and concession-card prices differ. You must have enough nol balance before boarding because drivers do not take cash.

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 F37 Bus?

1. Top up your nol card before the bus arrives.
2. At Mall of the Emirates, follow signs to the bus station and confirm F37 on the bay display.
3. Tap in once when you board even if you plan to stay on through the loop.
4. Watch the onboard screen or live map because outbound and return stops can have similar names.
5. Tap out when you leave. Missing a tap-out can trigger the maximum fare.

Connections and Alternatives

The main transfer point is Mall of the Emirates, where the bus station connects with the Red Line Metro and numerous RTA routes. F37 also links with local buses around Al Barsha, Motor City and Sports City. If you transfer between bus and Metro within the RTA transfer window, the journey can be charged as one integrated trip according to the zones crossed.

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.

F37 Travel Tips

• For Dubai Autodrome events, allow substantial extra time for traffic and crowded buses.
• Check whether your stop is on the outbound or return side; identical landmark names may appear twice on the loop.
• Friday’s last service is later than on most other days, but do not rely on it without a same-day check.
• For the fastest Sports City trip, compare F37 with nearby routes and taxis in the RTA Journey Planner.
• Keep a backup nol balance—online top-ups may take time to appear on some cards.

Final Thoughts

F37 provides a direct, low-cost connection from the Metro network to Motor City and Dubai Sports City. Its loop design is convenient once you know the stop direction, but it also makes journey times sensitive to traffic. Use the stop sequence above for orientation and the official live planner for the exact departure you intend to catch.

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