The 24 is a long cross-city bus for Al Nahda and International City. It links Al Nahda 2 with International City. This guide gives you the 24 bus timings Dubai travellers ask for most. It covers the first bus, the last bus, the gaps between buses and the fare. The route passes Dubai Festival City and Airport Terminal 1. It suits workers, students and anyone heading to International City. Check the S’hail app or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
Route overview
Route 24 is a standard urban route run by the RTA. It starts at Al Nahda 2 in the Al Nahda residential district. From there it runs past Dubai Carmel School and the Public Transport Depot. Then it passes Al Nahda Terminus and Burj Al Noor. The bus runs past Cargo Village and Airport Terminal 1. Then it passes Emirates Metro Bus Stop and Dubai Festival City. The bus runs through Ras Al Khor and ends at International City. Moovit lists 34 stops on the current variant, which runs from International City Greece K12 Terminus to Al Nahda Sheffield Private School. The full trip takes about 56 minutes in normal traffic. The 24 bus timings Dubai route runs every day of the week. Older listings show a Festival City to Al Nahda variant of the same route. The route shape has changed over time. For other city routes, see our Dubai bus timings hub.
First bus and last bus
The first bus leaves Al Nahda at about 5:00 AM on most days. The last bus from Al Nahda leaves at about 11:30 PM. In the other direction the first bus leaves International City at about 5:00 AM and the last bus leaves at about 11:30 PM. These 24 bus timings Dubai figures are typical ranges from the hub table. They are not the official RTA timetable. Moovit lists the current variant at about 6:00 AM to about 10:00 PM. The two sources do not agree. Treat the hub times as a guide and check S’hail on the day. Do not plan a very early trip without a live check. If you travel late at night, aim for the bus before the last one. A delay can leave you with no ride.
How often does it run
The 24 runs about every 30 to 45 minutes on most days. The gap stays close to the same through most of the day. Morning and evening rush can stretch the gap because the airport road and Ras Al Khor slow down. The bus fills up around Al Nahda Terminus in the morning. If the first bus that comes is full, the next one follows in about 30 minutes. On Friday the service runs on a slightly later pattern. Check live times in S’hail first.
Main stops
Al Nahda 2 is the Al Nahda terminus. It sits in the residential district near Dubai Carmel School. The bus passes the Public Transport Depot and Al Nahda Terminus. Then it runs past Burj Al Noor and Cargo Village. The Airport Terminal 1 Arrival stop serves the airport. Then the bus passes Emirates Metro Bus Stop. Dubai Festival City follows, with stops at Festival Centre and Marks & Spencer. The bus runs through Ras Al Khor past the vegetable market. Then it turns into International City. The Greece cluster stop and the Civil Defence stop serve the residential blocks. The bus ends at International City Greece K12 Terminus. Use the S’hail app to find the stop nearest your hotel or workplace.
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 Al Nahda to International City trip is long and covers three zones. Expect to pay about AED 7.50 for the full trip. Shorter trips cost less. Top up at a metro station, a bus station kiosk or through the RTA app.
How to reach / connections
The 24 links with the metro at the airport stretch. Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line sits at the Emirates Metro Bus Stop near Airport Terminal 1. From there you can ride the Red Line to Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and the Marina. The bus also passes Dubai Festival City, where you can walk to the mall and the waterfront. At the International City end there is no metro station. The bus is the only public transport into the Greece and Persia clusters. From the last stop you walk to your building or take a taxi for the last stretch. At the Al Nahda end the nearest metro is Al Qusais or Stadium on the Green Line, a bus ride away. If you travel at prayer times, our Prayer Time UAE page helps you plan the day around them.
FAQs
What are the 24 bus timings Dubai visitors need first?
The first bus leaves Al Nahda at about 5:00 AM on most days and the last bus leaves at about 11:30 PM. The same range applies from International City. Check S’hail or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
How often does the 24 bus run?
The 24 runs about every 30 to 45 minutes on most days. The gap can stretch in the morning and evening rush when the airport road slows down.
How long does the 24 bus take from Al Nahda to International City?
Allow about 56 minutes for the full trip in normal traffic. Evening rush near the airport can add 15 minutes or more.
How much is the fare on the 24 bus?
A full three-zone trip costs about AED 7.50 with a Nol card. Shorter trips cost about AED 3 or AED 5. You cannot pay cash on board.
Does the 24 bus run on Friday?
Yes, the 24 bus timings Dubai listings show service every day including Friday. The first buses run a little later on Friday. Check the live time in S’hail before you travel.
