11 Bus Timings Dubai: Al Rashidiya to Al Awir Immigration
The 11 is the bus that takes you to Al Awir. Most riders head to the immigration office, the courts or the auction yard. This guide gives you the 11 bus timings Dubai travellers ask for most. It covers the first bus, the last bus, the gaps between buses and the fare. One warning up front: the plain 11 does not start at Gold Souq. It starts at Al Rashidiya Bus Station. The Gold Souq bus to Al Awir is the 11A. Mix the two up and you wait at the wrong station. Check the S’hail app or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
Route overview
Route 11 runs between Al Rashidiya Bus Station and the Al Awir Immigration Office. Moovit lists 27 stops in one direction and 29 in the other. The trip takes about 44 to 51 minutes. The bus runs every day of the week. Al Awir sits out on the desert road past the city edge. The 11 is the only public bus that serves the immigration office, the Dubai Courts, the DEWA office and the Emirates Auction Yard. Plan around its times because a missed bus in Al Awir means a long wait or a taxi. For other city routes, see our Dubai bus timings hub.
First bus and last bus
From Al Awir toward Al Rashidiya, the first bus leaves at about 5:00 AM from Monday to Friday, at about 5:10 AM on Saturday and at about 7:00 AM on Sunday. The last bus from Al Awir leaves at about 10:00 PM from Monday to Friday, at about 10:50 PM on Saturday and at about 11:05 PM on Sunday. From Al Rashidiya the first bus leaves at about 6:00 AM from Monday to Saturday and at about 8:00 AM on Sunday. The last bus leaves at about 10:00 PM on weekdays, at about 10:15 PM on Saturday and at about midnight on Sunday. These 11 bus timings Dubai figures come from Moovit schedule listings. Treat them as “about” ranges. Check S’hail on the day. If your appointment sits early in the morning, take the bus before the one you need.
How often does it run
The 11 runs about every 30 minutes on most days. The 11 bus timings Dubai listings show a 30 minute gap from Monday to Saturday and a 30 to 36 minute gap on Sunday. That is steady enough to plan around. You rarely wait more than half an hour. The gap can stretch in the middle of the day when traffic slows the bus on the desert road. The 11A runs the same corridor from Gold Souq but takes longer because its route has 72 stops. Do not use the 11A frequency for the plain 11. They are separate routes with separate times.
Main stops
Al Rashidiya Bus Station is the city end. It sits beside Al Rashidiya Metro Station on the Red Line. From there the bus heads out through Mizhar. The Mizhar 2 Turnoff stop serves the Mizhar residential area. Further out, the Dubai Courts Al Awir stop serves the courts complex. The DEWA Office Al Awir stop serves the electricity and water office. The Emirates Auction Yard stop serves the vehicle auction site. The bus ends at the Al Awir Immigration Office, right outside the immigration building. Allow time to walk in and clear security at the gate. Use the S’hail app to find the stop nearest your start point.
Fare and Nol card
You pay with a Nol card on every Dubai RTA bus. You cannot pay with cash on board. Tap your card on the reader when you board. Tap again when you get off so the system charges the right zone fare. The standard Nol bus fare is about AED 3 for one zone, AED 5 for two zones and AED 7.50 for three zones. The 11 bus timings Dubai trip covers two zones. Expect to pay about AED 5 for the full trip. Top up at a metro station, a bus station kiosk or through the RTA app. Keep a spare AED 5 on the card for the return trip.
How to reach / connections
The 11 connects with the metro at the Rashidiya end only. Al Rashidiya Metro Station sits on the Red Line beside the bus station. From the metro, walk to the bus station and look for the 11 bay. At the Al Awir end there is no metro and no other bus except the 11A and 11B. Plan the return before you go. If you miss the last bus from Al Awir, your only option is a taxi. Taxis wait near the immigration office during working hours but thin out in the evening. For the Gold Souq start, take the 11A instead. It leaves Gold Souq Bus Station, ends at the same Al Awir terminus and takes about 119 minutes because it stops 72 times. For prayer times before an early appointment, see our Prayer Time UAE page.
FAQs
What are the 11 bus timings Dubai visitors need first?
The first bus from Al Awir leaves at about 5:00 AM from Monday to Friday and at about 7:00 AM on Sunday. From Al Rashidiya the first bus leaves at about 6:00 AM on weekdays and at about 8:00 AM on Sunday. Check S’hail or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
Does the 11 bus go to Gold Souq?
No. The plain 11 runs between Al Rashidiya Bus Station and Al Awir Immigration only. For Gold Souq take the 11A. It leaves Gold Souq Bus Station and ends at the same Al Awir terminus after about 119 minutes.
How often does the 11 bus run?
The 11 runs about every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday the gap grows to about 30 to 36 minutes. Check the live time in S’hail before you leave.
How long does the 11 bus take from Al Rashidiya to Al Awir?
Allow about 44 to 51 minutes for the full trip. The return trip takes about the same. Traffic on the desert road can add time in the evening rush.
What is the last 11 bus on Sunday?
From Al Awir the last bus leaves at about 11:05 PM on Sunday. From Al Rashidiya it leaves at about midnight. Do not cut it fine. Take an earlier bus if your visit can end sooner.
