F28 Bus Timetable Dubai 2026: Timings, Stops, Route & Fare

Quick answer: The F28 is an RTA feeder loop from Emirates Towers Metro Bus Stop Seaside through Al Wasl and Al Satwa, returning via World Trade Centre. It runs daily from roughly 5:20 AM until around midnight, usually every 20–25 minutes. The complete loop takes about 22–35 minutes and a typical one-zone trip costs AED 3 on a Silver Nol card.

The F28 gives Metro passengers a short last-mile connection into Satwa without changing at Financial Centre. It begins and ends near Emirates Towers Metro Station, serves residential and community stops around Al Wasl and Satwa, and reconnects with the Red Line at World Trade Centre before completing the loop. This guide brings together the timetable, correct stop order, fare rules, transfers and practical travel advice for 2026.

F28 Bus Timetable at a Glance

F28 detail	Current information
Operator	Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Route type	Metro feeder / circular route
Start and end	Emirates Towers Metro Bus Stop Seaside
Main areas	Al Wasl, Satwa, World Trade Centre and Sheikh Zayed Road
Metro connections	Emirates Towers and World Trade Centre — Red Line
Stops	About 13 on the complete loop
Journey time	About 22–35 minutes for a full loop; traffic dependent
Frequency	Usually every 20–25 minutes, with longer gaps possible off-peak
Fare	Normally AED 3 for a one-zone trip on a Silver Nol card
Payment	Nol card only; cash is not accepted
Live information	RTA S’hail app and Journey Planner

F28 Bus Timings in 2026

The F28 normally runs from early morning until late evening, with the final circuit returning after midnight on some days. The time at a Satwa stop is later than the departure shown for Emirates Towers because this is a loop.

Day	Indicative operating hours	Typical frequency
Monday–Thursday	About 5:20 AM to 11:45–11:55 PM	About 20–25 minutes
Friday	Early morning to around midnight	About 20–30 minutes
Saturday	About 5:30 AM to around midnight	About 20–25 minutes
Sunday	Later start possible; service continues late	About 20–30 minutes
Public holidays / Ramadan	Special timetable may apply	Check live departures

First and Last Bus

For practical planning, expect the first departure from Emirates Towers at around 5:20 AM on a normal weekday and the last around 11:50 PM. The last bus reaches the final stop later. Always check the exact stop rather than assuming the terminal departure is your boarding time.

How Often Does the F28 Run?

Most daytime gaps are close to 20–25 minutes. Allow more time early in the morning, late at night, on Sunday or when traffic slows buses around Satwa and World Trade Centre.

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.

F28 Route Explained

From Emirates Towers Metro, the F28 runs toward Al Wasl and Satwa, serving local mosques, schools and residential streets. After Satwa Square, Post Office and Roundabout, it turns back toward Sheikh Zayed Road, stops near World Trade Centre Metro, then returns to Emirates Towers via White Crown Tower and Durrah Tower. Also check the F37 Bus Timetable , F34 Bus Timetable Dubai and F35 Bus Timetable Dubai.

Main Areas and Landmarks

• Emirates Towers Metro: Red Line connection and start/end of the loop.
• Al Wasl: mosque, school and local community stops.
• Satwa: Square, Masjid, Post Office and Roundabout stops.
• World Trade Centre Metro: useful second Red Line connection on the return.
• Sheikh Zayed Road towers: White Crown Tower and Durrah Tower.

Complete F28 Bus Stops

The usual stop order below follows the complete loop from Emirates Towers into Satwa and back. RTA may add a direction suffix or slightly adjust a roadside stop, so match the name in S’hail.

No.	F28 bus stop	Area / note
1	Emirates Towers Metro Bus Stop Seaside	Start / Red Line connection
2	Rostamani Tower	DIFC / Sheikh Zayed Road
3	Wasl, Masjid	Al Wasl
4	Wasl, School	Al Wasl
5	Khadri Masjid	Al Wasl / Satwa edge
6	Satwa, Square	Al Satwa
7	Satwa, Masjid 2	Al Satwa
8	Satwa, Post Office	Al Satwa
9	Satwa, Roundabout	Al Satwa
10	World Trade Centre Metro Bus Stop	Red Line connection
11	White Crown Tower	Sheikh Zayed Road
12	Durrah Tower	Sheikh Zayed Road
13	Emirates Towers Metro Bus Stop Seaside	End / Red Line connection

F28 Fare and Nol Card Rules

The F28 is cashless. Tap in and out with a Nol card. Most F28-only rides remain within one Dubai transport zone and cost AED 3 on a Silver Nol card. A Red Nol ticket may cost more, while a connected Metro trip is priced by all zones crossed.

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 F28 Bus

1. Exit Emirates Towers Metro Station and follow signs to the seaside bus stop.
2. Check the electronic display for F28 and confirm the next departure in S’hail.
3. Tap the Nol card when boarding.
4. Follow the stop display and request your Satwa or Al Wasl stop early.
5. Tap out when leaving so RTA can calculate the correct fare or transfer.

Connections and Alternatives

The F28 connects directly with the Red Line at Emirates Towers and World Trade Centre. If your destination is nearer Financial Centre or Iranian Hospital, the F11 bus may be better. Use the Dubai Metro map for the rail section and compare walking distance in S’hail.

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.

F28 Travel Tips

• Board from the seaside stop at Emirates Towers; the opposite side serves different road movements.
• For central Satwa, compare Square, Masjid, Post Office and Roundabout before choosing where to get off.
• Allow extra time during exhibitions and events at Dubai World Trade Centre.
• Do not describe the feeder as automatically free: the Metro and bus are combined into one fare only when transfer conditions are met.
• Keep at least AED 7.50 on the card if your complete journey crosses several zones.
• Check the final Metro time as well as the final F28 bus.

Final Thoughts

The F28 is a compact, useful feeder for Satwa and Al Wasl passengers using the Red Line. It is generally faster and more comfortable than walking from Sheikh Zayed Road, costs AED 3 for a typical one-zone ride, and offers two Metro connections on the same loop. Check the live time and the correct seaside stop before travelling.

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