Rashidiya Bus Station: Routes, Timings & How to Get There

Rashidiya bus station sits beside Centrepoint metro station, the eastern end of the Red Line, in Al Rashidiya. It is the feeder hub for Mirdif, Al Warqa and Nad Shamma, and the starting point for buses to International City, Academic City, Al Awir and back into Deira and Bur Dubai.

Sharjah and Ajman also run their own buses to this station. Next door is one of Dubai’s three free metro park-and-ride car parks.

Quick answer: Feeders F03, F05, F06, F10, F60, F61 cover Mirdif, Al Warqa and nearby areas. City routes: 25 (Gold Souq), 44 (Al Ghubaiba), 310 (International City), 320 (Academic City), 11 and 16 (Al Awir). Metro: Centrepoint (R11), Red Line. Pay by nol card.

Rashidiya bus station at a glance

The metro station was called Rashidiya until August 2021, which is why the bus station still carries the old name.

Routes that start or end at Rashidiya

Based on RTA route data in October 2026:

Metro feeder routes

City routes

Seasonal

Several older guides list E201, E400, E411 or E700 from Rashidiya. In RTA’s current data, E201 starts at Al Ghubaiba, E400 at Union, and E411 and E700 at Etisalat by e&.

Buses to Sharjah and Ajman from Rashidiya

RTA doesn’t run an intercity route from here, but the neighbouring emirates do. Gulf News reported in 2024 that:

• Sharjah’s routes 113G and 113MG link Al Rolla and Al Muwailah with Centrepoint, at about AED 12.
• Ajman runs a route between Al Musalla Bus Station and Centrepoint, at about AED 15 with an Ajman Masaar card.

These buses are run by Sharjah and Ajman, so their payment methods, times and stops can differ from RTA’s. Check with the operating emirate before travel. Our Dubai to Sharjah bus guide covers all the options.

Rashidiya bus timings

Across Dubai, RTA buses run roughly from 4 am to 1 am, per the RTA timetable. The feeder routes here broadly track the metro, which runs from 5 am (8 am on Sunday) to midnight, and to 1 am after Friday. Our Dubai Metro timings hub has the details.

Each route has its own first and last bus and frequency. The station-wide “every 30 minutes” figure some sites give isn’t accurate for every route. Check S’hail.

Feeder buses from Rashidiya fan out into Mirdif, Mizhar and Al Warqa, where there is no metro yet.

Which route for Mirdif, Al Warqa and Nad Shamma?

When the Dubai Metro Blue Line opens, due in September 2029, its branch from Centrepoint will run through Mirdif and Al Warqa. Some of these feeder trips may then be replaced by the metro.

Fares from Rashidiya

Fares are from RTA’s nol fares page. Sharjah and Ajman buses set their own fares.

How to get to Rashidiya bus station

By metro. Take the Red Line to Centrepoint (R11), the last stop at the airport end. The bus station is beside the metro station.

By car. Use the free park and ride. Tap the same nol card at the car park barrier, on the metro and on the way out, and leave within 60 minutes of your last metro trip. Full rules are in our Dubai Metro free parking guide.

From the airport. Airport Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 are one and two stops from Centrepoint on the Red Line.

Mistakes people make at Rashidiya

Looking for RTA intercity buses here. RTA’s E routes leave from Union, Al Ghubaiba and Etisalat by e& instead.

Searching for “Rashidiya metro” in a map app. The station is now Centrepoint. Some apps still show both names.

Parking without riding the metro. Non-users pay hourly charges at the park and ride.

Assuming early Sunday buses. With the metro opening at 8 am on Sunday, check the first feeder trip before you plan an early start.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro station is Rashidiya next to?

It is beside Centrepoint metro station (R11), the eastern end of the Red Line. The metro station was called Rashidiya until August 2021, so the bus station kept the old name. Airport Terminals 3 and 1 are one and two stops away on the Red Line.

Which bus goes from Rashidiya to Mirdif?

Several feeders do. F03 runs to Mirdif West and F60 to the Downtown Mirdif area. F05 serves Mizhar, next to Mirdif. Pick the one whose stop list in S’hail is closest to your address, because each takes a different path through the area.

Is there a bus from Rashidiya to International City?

Yes. Route 310 runs from Rashidiya to International City. Route 320 continues further, to Dubai Academic City via Dubai Outsource City. Both are paid with a nol card at normal zone fares. Check the departure times in the S’hail app before you go.

Can I go to Sharjah from Rashidiya?

Not on an RTA route, but Sharjah’s own buses, such as 113G, link Centrepoint with Al Rolla, and Gulf News reported a fare of about AED 12 in 2024. Ajman also runs a bus to Centrepoint. Check times and payment rules with the Sharjah or Ajman transport authority.

Is parking free at Rashidiya?

The free parking is at the Centrepoint metro park and ride, next to the bus station, and only for metro users. Use one nol card at the car park barrier and on the metro, and leave within 60 minutes of your last trip. People who don’t use the metro pay hourly charges.

Starting your trip at Rashidiya bus station

The Rashidiya hub is the gateway to Mirdif, Al Warqa and the eastern suburbs, with the Red Line and free parking right next door. Check routes in S’hail, and remember that RTA’s intercity buses leave from other stations.

For the full list of stations, see our Dubai bus guide. For buses, metro and taxis together, read the Dubai public transport guide, or visit the Live In Gulf homepage.

Disclaimer: routes are based on RTA route data and announcements checked in October 2026. Sharjah and Ajman routes are as reported in 2024. Confirm in the S’hail app or with the operating emirate before you travel.