F11 Bus Timetable Dubai 2026: Times, Stops, Route & Fare
F11 is RTA’s feeder connection between Financial Centre Metro and Al Satwa. It is useful for destinations west of Sheikh Zayed Road, but the exact stop and direction matter more than a district-wide route description. Plan the specific Al Wasl, hospital or Satwa address before boarding.
F11 route and station choices
RTA’s route list identifies Financial Center Metro Station-Al Satwa. Its Satwa station map, published April 2025, labels F11 toward Financial Centre at bay 8. Check today’s departure screen before using that bay: published maps can be superseded.
| Origin or destination | Planning advice |
|---|---|
| Financial Centre Metro | Select the seaside bus-stop location shown for the F11 trip |
| Al Satwa Bus Station | Find F11 toward Financial Centre on the current bay display |
| Iranian Hospital | Pin the hospital entrance and inspect the selected F11 stop and walk |
| Al Wasl residential streets / park | Use the exact street or building; the route serves a broader area than one stop |
| Trade Centre or Emirates Towers area | Compare the bus stop, walk and Red Line option for your actual address |
The Metro station, the seaside bus stop and nearby roadside stops are distinct boarding locations. A Financial Centre search alone is not enough to establish the correct bus stop. At Satwa, leave time to move from a local arrival to the F11 bay.
F11 stops in order
RTA’s timetable lists F11 as a loop from Financial Centre Metro through Al Wasl and Satwa, returning via Trade Centre and Emirates Towers:
- Financial Center Metro Bus Stop Seaside
- Wasl, Terminus
- Ghaya Residence
- Wasl, Masjid
- Wasl, School
- Wasl, Park
- Iranian Hospital
- Hudheiba, Road
- Satwa, Bus Station
- Satwa, Masjid 2
- Satwa, Post Office
- Satwa, Roundabout
- Trade Center Metro Bus Stop
- White Crown Tower
- Durrah Tower
- Emirates Tower Metro Bus Stop Seaside
- Rostamani Tower
- Financial Center Metro Bus Stop Seaside
F11 timetable: first and last buses
The tables give the first and last departures at F11’s two main boarding points in RTA’s official F11 timetable, downloaded on 20 October 2026. They are scheduled times, not live arrivals.
From Financial Centre Metro (seaside stop)
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Usual gap, 07:00-21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Wednesday | 05:00 | 23:47 | 15-25 min |
| Thursday | 05:00 | 23:47 | 15-25 min |
| Friday | 05:00 | 00:47 next day | 20-30 min |
| Saturday | 05:10 | 23:46 | 20-25 min |
| Sunday | 08:15 | 23:43 | 20-30 min |
From Al Satwa Bus Station
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Usual gap, 07:00-21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Wednesday | 04:29 | 00:05 next day | 15-25 min |
| Thursday | 04:29 | 00:05 next day | 15-25 min |
| Friday | 04:33 | 01:05 next day | 20-30 min |
| Saturday | 04:30 | 00:08 next day | 20-25 min |
| Sunday | 07:31 | 00:03 next day | 20-30 min |
From Satwa the bus continues to Trade Centre, Emirates Towers and Financial Centre, so the Satwa table is the one to use for a trip back to the Metro. Sunday service starts later at both points. Times after midnight belong to the previous evening’s service.
- In S’hail or RTA Journey Planner, enter the travel date, Financial Centre or Satwa boarding point and exact destination.
- Select F11 and inspect its boarding stop, direction and next departure.
- Repeat for the reverse trip; for the final bus, check the actual stop rather than assuming it shares the terminal’s last departure time.
For a full day table, enter F11 in “Download Timetables” on RTA’s homepage. Read the service-day heading and the row for your stop. A return arrival at Financial Centre should not be mistaken for a new bus departure.
Iranian Hospital and Al Wasl trips
For an appointment, use the hospital’s required entrance and include the walk from the displayed stop. A district route label does not confirm that the bus door is next to reception. Check the return stop before the appointment so you know whether to walk to the opposite side or another boarding point.
For destinations closer to Emirates Towers or the Trade Centre end of Satwa, compare F28 and the Red Line. If the selected F11 journey makes a long circuit, a different interchange can be more practical for the full trip.
F11 fare and Metro transfer rules
F11 uses Dubai’s zone-based nol system. RTA’s Silver card fare bands are AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two adjacent zones and AED 7.50 across more than two zones. The deduction depends on your complete trip, so these are not three alternative flat prices for this route.
| Before boarding | What to do |
|---|---|
| Card balance | Keep at least AED 7.50 available to check in, as required by RTA |
| Validation | Tap the same nol card on boarding and leaving |
| Metro connection | Transfer within 30 minutes; eligible connected legs are priced as one journey |
| Cash | Not accepted on RTA buses |
An included Metro transfer still depends on the combined journey’s zones and transfer conditions. Check the balance before leaving home with our nol balance guide.
Travel time, events and accessibility
Use the duration shown for your specific origin and destination, not a complete-loop estimate. Satwa road traffic and World Trade Centre exhibitions can affect connections, so allow a buffer for appointments and rail transfers.
RTA city buses provide air conditioning and priority seating. For wheelchair travel, confirm the boarding area, bus ramp assistance and the pedestrian path to the hospital or Metro lift. Request your stop before reaching it, then tap out on leaving.
Frequently asked route questions
Which Metro station is the principal F11 connection?
Financial Centre on the Red Line. The selected journey must still show the correct bus-stop side.
Is F11 automatically free after the Metro?
No universal free-ride promise applies. Eligible transfers are combined under RTA’s zone and transfer rules using the same card.
Official sources and review date
Reviewed 13 October 2026 using RTA’s bus route list, nol fare rules and RTA’s Satwa bus-station map. First and last departures and the stop order were checked against RTA’s official F11 timetable on 20 October 2026.
