Al Jafiliya Bus Station: Routes, Timings & How to Get There

Al Jafiliya bus station, next to Max metro station on the Red Line, is now a stop for the E100 to Abu Dhabi and the E201 to Al Ain. RTA moved those buses’ Max stop into the station in January 2026, which makes Al Jafiliya the easiest place to catch them from Karama, Satwa or Jafiliya.

Local routes from the station include F09 to Al Wasl Park via the Dubai Frame and 26H to Al Satwa. Several other routes now use the Max metro bus stops just outside.

Quick answer: E100 (Abu Dhabi) and E201 (Al Ain) stop here on their way from Al Ghubaiba. Local: F09 (Dubai Frame, Al Wasl Park), 26H (Al Satwa). Nearby Max metro stops: C26, F27, X92, F12. Metro: Max (R21), Red Line.

Al Jafiliya bus station at a glance

The building figures come from RTA’s completion of the station, reported by Gulf News: 19,000 square metres in total, 6 bus slots, 503 parking spaces and a 30-bike docking station.

Routes at Al Jafiliya bus station

Based on RTA route data and announcements to October 2026:

Intercity (stopping here)

Local routes from the station

Routes at the Max metro bus stops outside

These moves come from RTA’s May 2025 route changes. In the same update, route 32C stopped running between Al Jafiliya and Al Satwa; riders for Satwa use F27 instead.

E100 and E201: why Al Jafiliya matters now

From 9 January 2026, RTA moved the E100 and E201 stop from the Max metro roadside stop into Al Jafiliya, according to the Dubai Media Office.

For anyone living in Karama, Satwa, Jafiliya or Al Wasl, this is good news. You can board the Abu Dhabi or Al Ain bus here, in a covered station, without travelling into Bur Dubai first. Both buses start at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, so they may already have passengers on board when they reach you.

Our view: if you live closer to Max than to Al Ghubaiba, board here. On weekend evenings, when buses fill up, boarding at the start in Al Ghubaiba gives you a better chance of a seat.

What about E102? An Abu Dhabi-run route, E102, has been reported leaving Dubai from Al Jafiliya for Mussafah and Zayed International Airport. Other recent sources place it at Ibn Battuta. Check S’hail or Abu Dhabi’s ITC before relying on it.

Fares from Al Jafiliya

City fares are from RTA’s nol fares page. Intercity fares are as reported; check S’hail. Top up before you board, because drivers can’t. Our Dubai Metro and bus fares guide covers zones and transfers.

Max metro station was called Al Jafiliya until 2021, so many people still use the old name.

Al Jafiliya bus timings

RTA’s network runs from roughly 4 am to 1 am, per the RTA timetable. The E100 from Al Ghubaiba starts very early; RTA’s data showed a 4:20 am departure in October 2026, so the first bus reaches Al Jafiliya a little after that. Local routes run from early morning to around midnight.

Exact first and last times vary by route and change during the year. Check S’hail, or the screens in the station.

How to get to Al Jafiliya

By metro. Red Line to Max (R21), one stop from BurJuman. The bus station is next to the metro.

By bus. C26, F27, X92 and F12 all stop at the Max metro bus stops outside.

By car. The station has a large car park, but it is not one of RTA’s free metro park and ride sites, so check the signs for charges. For free park and ride, see our Dubai Metro free parking guide.

Nearby places you can reach

• Dubai Frame and Zabeel Park: F09 stops at the Dubai Frame.
• Al Wasl Park and Jumeirah side: F09 continues to Al Wasl Park.
• Al Satwa: 26H or F27.
• Karama: a short walk, or one Red Line stop to ADCB.
• Bur Dubai: one Red Line stop to BurJuman, then the Green Line.

Mistakes people make at Al Jafiliya

Waiting at the old roadside stop for the E100. Since January 2026 it stops inside the station.

Taking 32C to Satwa. That section was cut in 2025. Use F27 or 26H.

Looking for C26 or X92 inside the station. They now use the Max metro stops outside.

Expecting free metro parking. This isn’t a park and ride site.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Abu Dhabi bus stop at Al Jafiliya?

Yes. Since 9 January 2026, the E100 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station stops inside Al Jafiliya on its way from Al Ghubaiba. The E201 to Al Ain stops here too. Fares to Abu Dhabi have been reported at about AED 25, paid with a nol card.

Which metro station is next to Al Jafiliya?

Max metro station (R21) on the Red Line, which was called Al Jafiliya until August 2021. It is one stop from BurJuman, where you can change to the Green Line, and one stop from World Trade Centre in the other direction. The bus station is right beside the metro.

Which bus goes from Al Jafiliya to the Dubai Frame?

Route F09 runs from Al Jafiliya towards Al Wasl Park and stops at the Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park. It is a metro feeder route, so it is paid with a nol card at normal zone fares. Check the departure times in the S’hail app.

Is there parking at Al Jafiliya?

Yes. The station was built with about 500 car parking spaces and 30 bike docks. It is not one of RTA’s free metro park and ride sites, so check the signs for charges. Free park and ride is at Centrepoint, National Paints and e& stations, for metro users.

Which bus goes from Al Jafiliya to Al Satwa?

Route 26H runs from Al Jafiliya to Al Satwa Bus Station, and F27 runs to Al Satwa from the Max metro stop outside. Route 32C no longer covers this stretch since RTA’s May 2025 changes, so older guides that recommend it are out of date.

Using Al Jafiliya bus station today

The Al Jafiliya station is now a handy boarding point for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain buses, with the Red Line next door and local links to the Dubai Frame and Satwa. Check S’hail for times, and remember which routes moved to the stops outside.

For every station and how routes work, see our Dubai bus guide. For buses, metro and abras together, read the Dubai public transport guide, or browse the Live 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.