F36 Bus Timetable 2026: MOE–Arjan Times, Stops & Fare
F36 links Mall of the Emirates with Arjan and was extended to serve Al Barsha South 2 from 17 July 2026. That change matters when using older stop lists or estimating a complete circuit. The Red Line connection remains Mall of the Emirates; choose your exact Arjan, Science Park or Al Barsha South destination in the current planner.
F36 route change: 17 July 2026
RTA’s July 2026 service-change announcement explicitly extended F36 to Al Barsha South 2. The older 31-call list did not incorporate that extension, so it should not be presented as today’s complete route.
| Route information | What the evidence establishes |
|---|---|
| Metro connection | Mall of the Emirates Bus Station / Red Line |
| Published destination | Arjan in RTA’s route list |
| Change effective 17 July 2026 | Extended to serve Al Barsha South 2 |
| Complete stop order and circuit duration | Check the current selected F36 journey after the extension |
Choosing an Arjan or Science Park stop
Useful destination searches include Dubai Science Park, Pharmex, Villa Lantana, Bloom World Academy, Arjan’s DAMAC buildings and Geepas Tower. Enter your actual building or entrance and inspect the F36 journey: a broad “Arjan” result can leave a long walk, and a named landmark can appear on more than one side of a circuit.
| Destination detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| Geepas Tower | Compare direction/stop-number suffixes and the building entrance |
| Villa Lantana | Select the intended community entrance, not just the development name |
| Science Park offices or laboratory complex | Use the specific company/building pin and verify the stop call |
| Al Barsha South 2 | Use the post-July route map; older lists can omit the extension |
| School journey | Check the gate, crossing and extra time around dismissal |
The table is a destination-selection aid. RTA’s current F36 timetable, which includes the July 2026 extension, lists the full loop below.
F36 stops in order
- Mall of the Emirates Bus Station
- Interchange 4
- Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing A
- Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing B
- Al Barsha South, Street 16
- Al Barsha South 1, Aswaaq Mall
- Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing C
- Al Barsha, GEMS Founders School
- Al Barsha South, Dialysis Center
- Al Barsha South, Al Barsha Lake
- Bloom World Academy
- Dubai Science Park, Pharmex Pharmaceuticals
- Dubai Science Park, Villa Lantana
- Dubai Science Park, Villa Lantana 2
- Dubai Science Park, City Center
- Arjan, Sheraton Building
- Arjan, Damac Northside Buildings
- Arjan, Damac Westside Buildings
- Arjan, Geepas Tower
- Al Barsha South, Al Rayhan Masjid
- Al Barsha South Zayed, Educational Complex
- Arjan, Geepas Tower
- Arjan, Damac Westside Buildings
- Arjan, Damac Northside Buildings
- Arjan, Domus Hotels Staff Buildings
- Dubai Science Park, City Center
- Dubai Science Park Complex
- Dubai Science Park Laboratory Complex
- Bloom World Academy
- Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing C
- Al Barsha South 1, Aswaaq Mall
- Al Barsha South, Street 16
- Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing B
- Al Barsha South 1, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing A
- Interchange 4
- Mall of the Emirates Bus Station
Several names appear twice because the loop passes them in both directions. Check the direction on the stop sign or in the planner.
F36 first/last bus and current timetable
These are the first and last departures from Mall of the Emirates Bus Station in RTA’s official F36 timetable, downloaded on 20 October 2026. They are scheduled times, not live arrivals, so check your travel date in S’hail before relying on the first or last bus.
| Day | First bus | Last bus | Usual gap, 07:00-21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Wednesday | 05:05 | 23:46 | 20-25 min |
| Thursday | 05:05 | 23:46 | 20-25 min |
| Friday | 05:00 | 00:46 next day | 20-25 min |
| Saturday | 05:30 | 23:46 | 20 min |
| Sunday | 08:00 | 23:58 | 20-25 min |
Sunday service starts at 08:00. Times after midnight on Friday belong to the Friday evening service.
- Set your date and boarding point in S’hail or RTA Journey Planner.
- Select the F36 result and inspect its current route map, stop calls and departure.
- For the return, choose the station-bound stop and check the final Red Line connection separately.
Use the RTA homepage’s “Download Timetables” tool with F36 for the service-day rows. A Sunday trip or holiday schedule can differ from a weekday; use the actual boarding-stop row rather than general Metro opening hours.
Does F36 take you to Miracle Garden?
Do not assume an Arjan stop is at the attraction’s entrance. RTA’s route list identifies 105 from Mall of the Emirates to Miracle Garden as a seasonal route. When the attraction is open, compare the active 105 service and F36’s final walk in the planner. Check the attraction’s current entrance and opening date separately.
F36 fare and Metro transfer rules
F36 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.
Boarding, connections and accessibility
At Mall of the Emirates, use the display to find F36’s current bay; the published station map is useful for orientation. For other neighbourhoods, compare F37 for Sports City and F35 for The Greens.
Allow time for the final walk and road crossings as well as the bus ride. Request your stop early. Wheelchair passengers should confirm the stop’s boarding area, the path to the destination and ramp assistance for the selected bus.
Official sources and review date
Reviewed 13 October 2026 using RTA’s bus route list, nol fare rules and RTA’s extension notice effective 17 July 2026. First and last departures and the stop order were checked against RTA’s official F36 timetable on 20 October 2026.
