Union Bus Station Dubai: Routes, Timings & How to Get There

Union bus station sits beside Union metro station in Deira, where the Red and Green Lines meet. It is the starting point for the E303 to Sharjah, the E400 to Ajman and, since May 2025, the E16 to Hatta.

City routes from here run to Abu Hail, Al Baraha, Al Ras and Al Satwa, and route 103 runs to Global Village in season. Fares are paid with a nol card.

Quick answer: Intercity: E303 (Sharjah, Al Jubail), E400 (Ajman), E16 (Hatta). City: 5, F01, F63, X02. Seasonal: 103 to Global Village. Metro: Union, on both the Red and Green Lines.

Union bus station at a glance

Union is one of the easiest bus stations to reach, because both metro lines stop underneath it. If you’re coming from Sheikh Zayed Road on the Red Line, you don’t need to change trains.

Routes that start or end at Union bus station

Based on RTA route data in October 2026:

Intercity

City routes

Seasonal

Many other routes, such as F04 and 53, stop at Union bus stops on Al Ittihad and Al Maktoum roads without starting here. S’hail shows every route that serves your exact stop.

The E16 to Hatta now starts at Union

This is the change most guides have missed. Until 2025, the E16 to Hatta ran from Al Sabkha Bus Station. RTA moved its Dubai end to Union from 2 May 2025, according to itsroute change announcement.

From Union, the E16 runs through Oud Metha, Al Warsan and Al Awir, then out along the Hatta road through Lehbab and Al Madam to Hatta Bus Station. RTA’s data showed a run time of about 2 hours 30 minutes, with trips every 60 to 120 minutes.

That frequency is the main thing to plan around. If you miss a bus, the next one can be two hours away. OurDubai to Hatta bus guide also covers the faster Hatta Express from Dubai Mall.

The E16 is a long, scenic ride. Check the return times before you go.

Union to Sharjah and Ajman

E303 to Sharjah ends at Al Jubail Bus Station. It is the most convenient Sharjah bus for people in Deira and anyone coming off the metro. RTA set AED 12 for its newer Dubai–Sharjah route E308, and E303 has been reported at the same fare. OurDubai to Sharjah bus guide compares all the Sharjah routes.

E400 to Ajman runs to Ajman Bus Station. It has been reported at around AED 15. See ourDubai to Ajman bus guide for timings and the alternative E411 from Etisalat by e&.

At peak commuting times, the Sharjah corridor is slow. A bus that takes under an hour mid-morning can take much longer around 6 pm. If you can, travel outside the evening rush.

Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah from Union?

Fujairah: the RTA E700 no longer uses Union. It runs from Etisalat by e& Bus Station in Al Qusais. Take the Green Line from Union to e&, the last stop. Details are in ourDubai to Fujairah bus guide.

Ras Al Khaimah: RTA does not run a Dubai–RAK route. Ras Al Khaimah’s own transport authority has run buses between RAK and the Union metro area, as Gulf News reported in 2024. Times and stops are set by RAK, so check before you go. OurDubai to Ras Al Khaimah bus guide has the latest.

Union bus timings

City buses run from about 4 am to 1 am across Dubai, per theRTA timetable. Each route sets its own first and last bus. The intercity routes from Union generally start early in the morning and finish in the evening, while the E16 has the widest gaps between trips.

Use S’hail on the day. Route times are adjusted several times a year.

Fares from Union

City fares are fromRTA’s nol fares page. Intercity fares are as reported and should be checked before travel. Top up before you board; ournol card recharge guide lists the options.

How to get to Union by metro or bus

By metro: Union station is on both lines. Follow the signs to the bus station exit.

From Al Ghubaiba: take the Green Line towards e& and get off at Union (G20), four stops away. See ourAl Ghubaiba bus station guide for that side of the creek.

From Gold Souq: it is two stops on the Green Line from Gold Souq (G22) to Union (G20). OurGold Souq bus station guide covers routes there.

Mistakes people make at Union

Going to Al Sabkha for Hatta. The E16 left Al Sabkha in 2025.

Waiting at Union for Fujairah. E700 now leaves from Etisalat by e&.

Mixing up Union and the street stops. Some routes stop on the main roads outside rather than inside the station. Check the stop name in S’hail.

Forgetting the return. On the E16 and intercity routes, the last bus back can be earlier than you expect.

Frequently asked questions

Which buses go from Union to Sharjah?

Route E303 runs from Union to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. It has been reported at about AED 12, paid with a nol card. Other Sharjah routes leave from Al Ghubaiba (E306), Deira City Centre (E307), Abu Hail (E307A) and Stadium (E308), so pick the one closest to you.

Does the Hatta bus leave from Union?

Yes. Since 2 May 2025, route E16 to Hatta starts at Union instead of Al Sabkha. The trip takes about two and a half hours, and buses run every 60 to 120 minutes. Check departures and the last bus back in the S’hail app before you set off.

Which metro station is Union next to?

Union is beside Union metro station, the interchange between the Red Line (R18) and Green Line (G20) in Deira. That makes it one of the easiest bus stations to reach by metro from anywhere on either line, without changing trains.

Is there a bus from Union to Ajman?

Yes. Route E400 runs from Union to Ajman Bus Station. It has been reported at around AED 15. Another Ajman route, E411, leaves from Etisalat by e& in Al Qusais. Pay with a nol card loaded with enough for the full fare before boarding.

Does the Fujairah bus leave from Union?

Not any more. RTA route data shows the E700 to Fujairah runs from Etisalat by e& Bus Station in Al Qusais. From Union, take the Green Line to e& station, the end of the line, and walk to the bus station there. Check the departure time in S’hail first.

Getting the most from Union bus station

Union is the best Deira starting point for Sharjah, Ajman and now Hatta, and both metro lines stop right underneath. Check your route in S’hail, keep your nol card topped up, and remember that Fujairah buses now leave from e&.

For all stations and route types, go back to ourDubai bus guide. For how buses link with the metro and abras, see theDubai public transport guide, or browse theLive In Gulf homepage.

Disclaimer: routes are based on RTA route data and announcements checked in October 2026. Intercity fares are as reported and may change. Confirm in the S’hail app before you travel.