The 28 is a handy mall bus for Dubai Mall and Oud Metha. It links The Dubai Mall with Oud Metha Bus Station. This guide gives you the 28 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 through City Walk, Satwa and Karama. It suits shoppers, workers and anyone heading to Oud Metha. Check the S’hail app or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
Route overview
Route 28 is a standard urban route run by the RTA. It starts at Dubai Mall Bus Stop beside the mall. From there it runs past City Walk and the Rehabilitation Center. Then it turns into Satwa and passes Satwa Road and Satwa Square. The bus runs past Hana Center and the ADCB Metro Bus Stop. Then it passes through Karama and Oud Metha Road. The bus ends at Oud Metha Bus Station. Moovit lists 19 stops in each direction. The full trip takes about 56 minutes in normal traffic. The 28 bus timings Dubai route runs every day of the week. The route covers about 9.5 km. Many riders use the 28 for the mall trip and for the metro link at Oud Metha. For other city routes, see our Dubai bus timings hub.
First bus and last bus
The first bus leaves Dubai Mall at about 5:00 AM on most days. The last bus from Dubai Mall leaves at about 1:30 AM. In the other direction the first bus leaves Oud Metha at about 5:00 AM and the last bus leaves at about 11:30 PM. These 28 bus timings Dubai figures mix the Moovit hours and the hub table. Moovit lists the Dubai Mall direction at 05:00 to 01:46. The hub table lists about 5:00 AM to about 11:30 PM. The two sources do not agree on the last bus from the mall. Treat the times as a guide and check S’hail on the day. The late last bus suits shoppers who stay for dinner. 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 28 runs about every 20 to 30 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 Satwa and Karama roads slow down. The bus fills up around Dubai Mall in the evening. If the first bus that comes is full, the next one follows in about 20 minutes. On Friday the service runs on a slightly later pattern. Check live times in S’hail first.
Main stops
Dubai Mall Bus Stop is the mall terminus. It sits beside the mall entrance. The bus passes City Walk, a handy stop for the shops and restaurants there. Then it stops at the Rehabilitation Center. The bus turns into Satwa. The Satwa Road stop and the Satwa Square stop serve the heart of the district. Then it passes Satwa Post Office and Hana Center. The ADCB Metro Bus Stop Landside lets you change to the Red Line. Then the bus runs through Karama. The Karama Municipality Center stop and the Central Post Office stop follow. The bus passes Al Wasl University and Rashid Hospital Roundabout. Then it ends at Oud Metha Bus Station. 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 Dubai Mall to Oud Metha trip covers two zones. Expect to pay about AED 5 for the full trip. Shorter trips cost about AED 3 for one zone. Top up at a metro station, a bus station kiosk or through the RTA app.
How to reach / connections
The 28 connects with the metro at two points along the way. ADCB Metro Station on the Red Line sits at the ADCB Metro Bus Stop. From ADCB you can ride the Red Line to Dubai Mall Metro, Mall of the Emirates and the Marina. Oud Metha Metro Station on the Green Line sits beside Oud Metha Bus Station at the other end. From Oud Metha you can ride the Green Line to Union and change to the Red Line. At the Dubai Mall end you can walk to Dubai Mall Metro Station or take the F13 feeder. For the mall trip, see our Dubai Mall guide. At the Oud Metha end you can change to other buses for Al Nahda and the airport. If you travel at prayer times, our Prayer Time UAE page helps you plan the day around them.
FAQs
What are the 28 bus timings Dubai visitors need first?
The first bus leaves Dubai Mall at about 5:00 AM on most days and the last bus leaves at about 1:30 AM. The same first bus range applies from Oud Metha. Check S’hail or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
How often does the 28 bus run?
The 28 runs about every 20 to 30 minutes on most days. The gap can stretch in the morning and evening rush when the Satwa and Karama roads slow down.
How long does the 28 bus take from Dubai Mall to Oud Metha?
Allow about 56 minutes for the full trip in normal traffic. Evening rush in Satwa and Karama can add 15 minutes or more.
How much is the fare on the 28 bus?
A full two-zone trip costs about AED 5 with a Nol card. Shorter trips cost about AED 3 for one zone. You cannot pay cash on board.
Does the 28 bus run on Friday?
Yes, the 28 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.
