Bus 901 Al Ain: Know the Route, Timetable, and Stops

Bus 901 is one of the longest-running city bus routes in Al Ain, connecting the eastern neighbourhoods of Hili with Al Maqam in the west, passing through Al Ain’s Central District, Tawam Hospital, UAE University hostels, and some of the city’s most frequented landmarks along the way.

Discover the 901 bus timetable in this guide along with the stop list and how to get and top up a Hafilat Card to pay for your journey.

• What is Bus 901?
• Bus 901 route and key stops
• 901 bus timetable
• Fares and the Hafilat Card
• How to recharge your Hafilat Card and check your balance
• Tips for using the Abu Dhabi bus service daily
• Key takeaways
• FAQs

What is Bus 901?

Bus 901 is a standard city bus route operated by Abu Dhabi Mobility, connecting Hili in the east of Al Ain to Al Maqam West in the north-west. It is part of the Abu Dhabi bus service network and runs seven days a week, including weekends, with no change in schedule between weekdays and weekends.

Here is a quick overview of the route:

• Route name: Bus 901 (Al Ain City Bus)
• Operator: Abu Dhabi Mobility
• Direction A terminus: Hili Mall (Wahat Hili Mall), Hili
• Direction B terminus: Al Maqam Al Souq, Al Maqam West
• Total stops per direction: 32
• Frequency: Hourly (every 60 minutes)
• Operating days: Monday to Sunday (same schedule)
• First bus of the day: 04:19 (from Al Maqam) / 04:52 (from Hili Mall)
• Last bus of the day: 00:19 (from Al Maqam) / 00:52 (from Hili Mall)

Bus 901 route and key stops

Bus 901 passes through several distinct neighbourhoods of Al Ain. The stops are listed below by area, in order from Hili Mall towards Al Maqam West (Direction A). The return direction (Direction B) follows the same corridor with minor variations.

Hili

• Hili Mall (Wahat Hili Mall), Bani Yas Street (terminus)
• ADNOC, Bani Yas Street
• Al Harith Bin Al Numan Al Ansari Mosque, Bani Yas Street

Al Mas’oudi and Al Qattarah

• Al Ain School, Bani Yas Street
• Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Stadium, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street
• Al Rahma Medical Center, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street
• Al Qattara Girls School, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street

Al Jimi and Al Mu’tarid

• Al Silaymi Street junction, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street
• Al Slimi Park, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Street

Central District

• Eid Prayer Ground, Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Street
• Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Street
• Moza Saeed Sultan Al Darmaki Mosque, Salahuddeen Al Ayyubi Street
• Mediclinic Hospital, Khalifa Bin Zayed Street
• Al Souq, Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Street
• Sheikha Salama Mosque, Zayed Bin Sultan Street
• Al Karama Centre, Zayed Bin Sultan Street
• ADNOC, Zayed Bin Sultan Street

Al Jahili

• Rotana Hotel, Zayed Bin Sultan Street
• Al Jahli Park, Zayed Bin Sultan Street (return direction only)

Al Mu’tarid (southern section)

• Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, Zayed Bin Sultan Street
• Sheikh Hessa Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, Al Baladiyyah Street
• Manasir Market, Maitha Bint Mohammed Street

Al Muwaiji and Asharij

• Al Ruwaikah Residential Complex, Maitha Bint Mohammed Street
• Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan Field Hospital, Hazza Bin Sultan Street
• UAE Science and Innovation Park, Maitha Bint Mohammed Street
• UAE University Maqam 4 Hostel, Maitha Bint Mohammed Street
• UAE University Maqam 2 Hostel, Maitha Bint Mohammed Street

Al Maqam

• Tawam Hospital, Street 1
• Fatima College of Health Sciences, Khalifa Bin Zayed Street
• Maqam Palace, Khalifa Bin Zayed Street
• Bin Harmal Mosque, Street 65
• Saeed Abdullah Hattab Al Dhari Mosque, Al Bisharah Street
• Al Maqam Al Souq, Al Khaleej Street (terminus)

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901 bus timetable

According to the 901 bus timetable, the bus operates every hour throughout the day and runs identically on weekdays and weekends. The table below compares the two directions so you can plan your journey. For the full list of Abu Dhabi bus timings at each individual stop, use the Darbi app.

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Key times to note at selected stops:

• Tawam Hospital (Al Maqam direction): 27 minutes after Hili Mall departure
• Mediclinic Hospital, Central District (Al Maqam direction): 21 minutes after Hili Mall departure
• Al Maqam Al Souq: approximately 1 hour 11 minutes after Hili Mall departure
• Tawam Hospital (Hili Mall direction): approximately 14 minutes after Al Maqam departure
• Mediclinic Hospital, Central District (Hili Mall direction): approximately 52 minutes after Al Maqam departure

Fares and the Hafilat Card

Payment on Bus 901 is cashless. You must use a Hafilat Card, Abu Dhabi Mobility’s smart card for public transport, to pay your fare. Cash is not accepted on board.

Standard bus fare: AED 2 per trip (city bus service)

There are two types of Hafilat Card.

Where to buy your Hafilat Card:

• Sales and recharge machines at bus stations
• Al Ain Cooperative
• Lulu Hypermarket and Lulu Exchange branches across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra
• Bus station offices and Customer Happiness Centres (Personalized Card only, Monday to Friday during working hours)

Passes (Personalised Card only):

If you use Bus 901 regularly, a pass is a cost-effective option. Both passes cover all local, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra routes.

Special permits (Personalized Card required):

• Student permit: free unlimited trips for eligible students (requires Emirates ID and proof of student status)
• Senior Citizen permit (55+): free unlimited trips (requires Emirates ID)
• People of Determination permit: free unlimited trips, including one free accompanying companion

How to recharge your Hafilat Card and check your balance

Keeping your Hafilat Card topped up ensures you can board without delays. You can use the TAMM app for online Hafilat Recharge, or visit a machine at your nearest bus station for an instant top-up.

Hafilat Card Balance: Check your remaining balance before boarding to avoid being unable to complete your journey. The system deducts the fare when you tap off at your stop. If you forget to tap off, the system charges the maximum fare for your next trip.

To check your Hafilat Card balance:

• Tap your card on any reader at a bus station or stop; the screen displays your remaining balance
• Use the Darbi app, which also shows live arrival times for Bus 901
• Visit any bus station Customer Happiness Centre

Important: Recharge your card before boarding. Machines at bus stations update the balance immediately, but the TAMM app and mall machines require up to two hours for the balance to reflect on your card.

Tips for using the Abu Dhabi bus service daily

A few practical points to make your experience on Bus 901 smoother:

• Arrive at the stop a few minutes early. Buses run to a tight hourly schedule, and each stop has a designated departure time.
• Tap your Hafilat Card when boarding and again when alighting. Forgetting to tap off results in the maximum fare being deducted.
• Download the Darbi app to see real-time arrival information for Bus 901 stops. You can also scan the QR code on the bus stop to access live arrival times.
• The schedule does not change on weekends or public holidays, but confirm the timetable on the Abu Dhabi Mobility website before public holidays.
• If your card is lost or damaged, a Personalized Hafilat Card allows you to recover your balance. A Standard Card does not offer this option unless it is linked to your Emirates ID.
• For enquiries, call Abu Dhabi Mobility’s customer service line on 800 850 or visit the Customer Happiness Office at your nearest bus station.
• Plan transfers in advance if your journey requires changing buses at the Central District stops, which are a hub for several Al Ain bus routes.

Key takeaways

• Bus 901 runs hourly, seven days a week, connecting Hili Mall to Al Maqam West via Al Ain’s Central District, Tawam Hospital, and UAE University. The first bus departing at 04:19 and the last bus at 00:52.
• The route covers 32 stops in each direction, passing through residential, medical, academic, and commercial landmarks across Al Ain.
• The fare is AED 2 per trip, payable with a Hafilat Card only; regular commuters can save with a Weekly Pass (AED 35) or Monthly Pass (AED 95) loaded on a Personalized Card.
• To avoid boarding issues, check your Hafilat Card balance before travel using the Darbi app or by tapping at a station reader, and recharge at a bus station machine for an instant update.

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