F35 Bus Timetable Dubai 2026: Times, Stops, Route & Fare

Quick answer: The F35 is an RTA feeder loop from Mall of the Emirates Bus Station to The Greens and Dubai Internet City, returning through Al Barsha. It operates daily from roughly 5:05 AM until 11:45 PM, later on Friday, usually every 20–25 minutes. Allow about 60–70 minutes for the full loop and pay by Nol card.

The F35 is often described incorrectly as a Discovery Gardens service. The current RTA route links Mall of the Emirates with Al Barsha, The Greens, Al Barsha Heights and Dubai Internet City; Discovery Gardens is on a different part of the Metro network. This 2026 guide clarifies the route and gives the complete stop order, service window, fares, Metro connections and useful travel advice.

F35 Bus Timetable at a Glance

F35 detail	Current information
Operator	Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Route type	Metro feeder / circular route
Start and end	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station
Main destination	The Greens
Areas served	Al Barsha, The Greens, Al Barsha Heights and Dubai Internet City
Metro connections	Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Internet City — Red Line
Stops	About 31 on the complete loop
Journey time	About 60–70 minutes for the complete loop
Frequency	Usually every 20–25 minutes
Fare	Zone-based; many short trips cost AED 3
Payment	Nol card only
Important correction	The F35 does not run to Discovery Gardens

F35 Bus Timings in 2026

The F35 starts early and runs until late evening. Friday service commonly continues after midnight. Since it is a long loop, the first and last time at The Greens or Dubai Internet City is later than the Mall of the Emirates departure.

Day	operating hours	Typical frequency
Monday–Thursday	About 5:05 AM to 11:45 PM	20–25 minutes
Friday	About 5:10 AM to around 12:45 AM	20–30 minutes
Saturday	Early morning to late evening	20–25 minutes
Sunday	Early morning to late evening	20–30 minutes
Public holidays / Ramadan	Special timetable may apply	Check live departures

First and Last Bus

Plan around a first departure shortly after 5:00 AM and a final Mall of the Emirates departure around 11:45 PM on a normal weekday. Friday service may extend about an hour later. Your exact stop time differs because the bus needs up to an hour to complete the loop. F37 Bus Timetable , F34 Bus Timetable Dubai and F36 Bus Timetable.

How Often Does the F35 Run?

The normal interval is 20–25 minutes, but congestion around Mall of the Emirates, Hessa Street and Dubai Internet City can bunch buses or create longer gaps.

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.

F35 Route Explained

The F35 leaves Mall of the Emirates, serves several Al Barsha streets, passes Jebel Ali Horse Racecourse and Regent International School, loops through The Greens, reaches Dubai Internet City Metro via Al Barsha Heights, then returns through Al Barsha to Mall of the Emirates.

Main Areas and Landmarks

• Mall of the Emirates: shopping centre, bus station and Red Line interchange.
• Al Barsha: schools, clinics, hotels and residential stops.
• The Greens: Al Arta, Al Dhafra, Terminus and Al Sidir.
• Dubai Internet City Metro: second Red Line connection.
• Al Barsha Heights: hotels and apartment buildings close to TECOM.

Complete F35 Bus Stops

The list below follows the full loop. Stop labels may gain a number suffix when RTA changes a boarding position, so verify the exact stop in S’hail.

No.	F35 bus stop	Area / note
1	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station	Start / Red Line connection
2	Al Barsha, Rashid Centre for People of Determination	Al Barsha
3	Mall of the Emirates 1-2	Al Barsha
4	Mall of the Emirates 2-2	Al Barsha
5	Mall of the Emirates, Saleh Bin Lahej Building	Al Barsha
6	Sheikh Zayed Service Road, Coral Boutique Hotel	Al Barsha
7	Al Barsha, Habtoor House	Al Barsha
8	Al Barsha B-1	Al Barsha
9	Al Barsha, Roots Saloon	Al Barsha
10	Al Barsha, Dubai National School	Al Barsha
11	Al Barsha D-1	Al Barsha
12	Al Barsha E-1	Al Barsha
13	Jebel Ali Horse Racecourse	Al Barsha / The Greens edge
14	Regent International School	The Greens
15	The Greens, Al Arta	The Greens
16	The Greens, Al Dhafra	The Greens
17	The Greens, Terminus	The Greens
18	The Greens, Al Sidir	The Greens
19	Al Barsha Heights, Mashael Building	Al Barsha Heights
20	Dubai Internet City Metro Bus Stop Landside	Red Line connection
21	Al Barsha Heights, Saleh Bin Lahej Building	Al Barsha Heights
22	Al Barsha Heights, Ramee Guestline Hotel	Al Barsha Heights
23	Al Barsha Heights, Minc Apartments	Al Barsha Heights
24	Jebel Ali Horse Racecourse	Return section
25	Al Barsha E-2	Al Barsha
26	Al Barsha D-2	Al Barsha
27	Al Barsha, Dubai National School	Al Barsha
28	Al Barsha, Roots Saloon	Al Barsha
29	Al Barsha, Veterinary Clinic	Al Barsha
30	Mall of the Emirates return stop	Al Barsha
31	Mall of the Emirates Bus Station	End / Red Line connection

F35 Fare and Nol Card Rules

The F35 uses Dubai’s normal zone-based fare system. Short rides within one zone are normally AED 3 on a Silver Nol card. A journey between Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Internet City can be combined with the Metro under RTA transfer rules. Cash is not accepted.

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 F35 Bus?

1. At Mall of the Emirates, follow station signs to the bus station and confirm the correct F35 bay.
2. Check whether your destination is before or after The Greens; the loop direction affects journey time.
3. Tap in with a Nol card.
4. Use the onboard display for similar Al Barsha stop names.
5. Tap out when leaving.

Connections and Alternatives

The route connects with the Red Line at Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Internet City. For Sports City use the F37; for Arjan use the F36; for Dubai Production City use the F34 from Dubai Internet City. Plan rail travel with the Dubai Metro map.

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.

F35 Travel Tips

• Do not use the F35 for Discovery Gardens; the Metro Route 2020 branch is usually the correct option.
• At Mall of the Emirates, check the bay because several feeder routes leave from the same station.
• For The Greens, choose the closest of Al Arta, Al Dhafra, Terminus and Al Sidir.
• Allow extra time during Hessa Street and school-hour congestion.
• If travelling only between the two Metro stations, the Red Line is usually faster than staying on the bus.
• Check the last Metro as well as the last F35.

Final Thoughts

The F35 is the useful feeder loop for Al Barsha and The Greens, with Red Line connections at both Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Internet City. Its main strengths are broad neighbourhood coverage and a frequent 20–25-minute service; its main drawback is the long circular journey. Check the direction and live departure before boarding.

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