Al Baraha Bus Station is one of Deira’s main RTA departure points, giving residents direct access to bus services that run across Dubai’s coastline and eastern districts. For anyone living or working in the area, it serves as a practical and reliable starting point for daily travel.
This guide covers every route currently operating from the station, a full breakdown of bus 8 in Dubai, Nol card fares, and how to reach the station by metro, on foot, or by taxi.
- Where is Al Baraha Bus Station?
- Routes that serve Al Baraha Bus Station
- Bus 8 route in Dubai: Stops, timings, and what to expect
- Key stops on bus 8
- Bus 8 route Dubai timings
- How to get to Al Baraha Bus Station
- Paying your fare: The Nol card
- Key takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Al Baraha Bus Station?
Al Baraha Bus Station is located on 1 Street in the Al Baraha neighbourhood, within the Deira district of Dubai. The station sits between Al Khaleej Road to the north and Al Rasheed Road to the south, placing it at a well-connected point in eastern Dubai.
The surrounding area is predominantly residential, with Dubai Hospital and Al Baraha Hospital both close by. Gold Souq is approximately 1.28 km from the station, and the Deira Corniche is a short walk north. For residents looking at apartments for rent in Al Baraha, proximity to this station is a practical advantage for car-free commuting.
Routes that serve Al Baraha Bus Station
Al Baraha Bus Station is served by four RTA routes, covering destinations across Dubai. The table below summarises each route, its direction, and frequency.
| Route | Direction | Key stops | Frequency |
| 8 | Al Baraha to Ibn Battuta Bus Station | Gold Souq, Al Ghubaiba, Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, JBR | Every 12–20 min |
| X64 | Al Baraha to Ras Al Khor | Naif, Baniyas Square, Garhoud, Airport Terminal 1 | Every 40 min |
| C28 | Al Baraha to Mamzar Beach Park | Varies | Check directly on the app |
| F01 | Union Metro Station to Al Baraha | Naif Park, Sabkha, Hyatt Regency Hotel | Every 25 min |
Route 8 is the longest and most widely used service from the station, running south-west along the Jumeirah coast before terminating at Ibn Battuta Bus Station. Meanwhile, Route X64 provides a direct express connection to Ras Al Khor, skipping many intermediate stops for a faster journey. Route C28 serves Mamzar Beach Park to the north-east. The F01 is a feeder route that brings passengers from Union Metro Station directly to Al Baraha Bus Station, making metro transfers straightforward for Deira commuters.
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Bus 8 route in Dubai: Stops, timings, and what to expect
Bus 8 in Dubai is one of the RTA’s longest urban services, covering 45 stops and typically taking around 100 minutes to complete the full journey. The 8 bus route Dubai passengers rely on daily runs south-west from Al Baraha Bus Station through Deira, then follows the Jumeirah coastline to Ibn Battuta Bus Station, passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks along the way.
Key stops on bus 8
Starting at Al Baraha Bus Station, the route progresses through the following notable stops:
- Gold Souq External
- Al Ghubaiba
- Department of Ports and Customs
- Jumeirah Centre
- Mercato Shopping Mall
- Wild Wadi
- Burj Al Arab Hotel
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Palm Jumeirah Monorail Station
- Media City Tram
- Jumeirah Beach Residence 1
- Jumeirah Beach Residence 2
- Ibn Battuta Bus Station
The route spans a wide stretch of Dubai, making it useful for short hops within Deira as well as longer cross-city trips to Jumeirah and the Marina area.
Bus 8 route Dubai timings
Bus 8 runs daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. During peak hours, buses depart approximately every 12 minutes; off-peak intervals extend to around 20 minutes. For stop-by-stop bus 8 route Dubai timings and real-time departures, the RTA website and the S’hail app both display live schedules.
How to get to Al Baraha Bus Station
By metro
The most straightforward metro connection is via Union Metro Station, which serves both the Red Line and the Green Line. The F01 feeder route runs directly between Union Metro Station and Al Baraha Bus Station, with buses departing every 25 minutes. Al Ghubaiba Metro Station is a nearby alternative, with onward connections by taxi or local bus. For a broader look at how the metro connects to bus services across the city, the Dubai buses guide covers the key interchange points in detail.
On foot
For residents in the immediate Al Baraha neighbourhood, the station is walkable. It sits on 1 Street, which runs through the heart of the area. Al Rasheed Road to the south and Al Khaleej Road to the north are useful landmarks for orientation.
By taxi or ride-hailing
Taxis are widely available throughout Deira. Entering “Al Baraha Bus Station, Deira” into a ride-hailing app gives accurate results. The station is easy to reach from Al Khaleej Road, which borders the neighbourhood to the north.
Paying your fare: The Nol card
Every RTA bus in Dubai, including all routes operating from Al Baraha Bus Station, requires a Nol card for payment. Cash is not accepted on board.
Nol cards can be purchased and topped up at metro stations, selected retail outlets, and RTA customer service centres. Standard bus fares are zone-based and start from AED 3. The full journey on bus 8 from Al Baraha Bus Station to Ibn Battuta Bus Station costs approximately AED 7.50. Students and senior citizens qualify for discounted rates.
A single Nol card works across buses, the metro, tram, and water bus services, which makes transferring between transport modes straightforward for commuters across Deira and beyond.
Key takeaways
- Al Baraha Bus Station serves four RTA routes: 8 (to Ibn Battuta), X64 (to Ras Al Khor), C28 (to Mamzar Beach Park), and the F01 feeder from Union Metro Station.
- Bus 8 is the station’s main cross-city service, covering 45 stops along the Jumeirah coast and running daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
- All buses require a Nol card; fares are zone-based and start from AED 3, with the full bus 8 journey costing approximately AED 7.50.
- Union Metro Station (Red and Green lines) is the nearest metro interchange, connected to Al Baraha Bus Station via the F01 feeder route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Al Baraha Bus Station is served by four routes: Route 8 (to Ibn Battuta Bus Station), Route X64 (to Ras Al Khor), Route C28 (to Mamzar Beach Park), and the F01 feeder service running from Union Metro Station to the station.
Bus 8 operates daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with departures approximately every 12 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes off-peak.
Bus 8 has 45 stops, running from Al Baraha Bus Station in Deira to Ibn Battuta Bus Station near Jebel Ali. The route passes through Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, the Burj Al Arab area, Palm Jumeirah Monorail Station, Media City, and Jumeirah Beach Residence.
The 8 bus route Dubai fare is zone-based and starts from AED 3. The full journey from Al Baraha Bus Station to Ibn Battuta Bus Station costs approximately AED 7.50 using a Nol card.
The nearest metro interchange is Union Metro Station on the Red and Green lines. The F01 feeder bus connects Union Metro Station to Al Baraha Bus Station directly, with departures every 25 minutes. Al Ghubaiba Metro Station is a nearby alternative.
