The 96 is a long industrial bus that links Al Quoz with Dubai Investment Park. It runs from Al Quoz Bus Station in the industrial area to Dubai Investment Park 1 near Jebel Ali. This guide gives you the 96 bus timings Dubai travellers ask for most. It covers the first bus, the last bus, the gaps between buses and the fare. The route covers about 30 to 40 kilometres and takes about 60 to 90 minutes in normal traffic. It suits workers in the factories and warehouses of Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park. Check the S’hail app or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
Route overview
Route 96 is a standard urban route run by the RTA. It starts at Al Quoz Bus Station in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1. From there it runs through the industrial streets past the Queen Palace Factory and Jumbo Electronics. Then it passes Khaleej Times, Oasis Village and the Electro Industrial area. After that it crosses Interchange 4 and runs past Parco Hypermarket. It ends at Dubai Investment Park 1, also called DIP 1 or Danata. Moovit lists 32 to 34 stops. The full trip takes about 63 minutes in one direction and up to about 90 minutes in the other. The 96 bus timings Dubai route runs every day of the week. For other city routes, see our Dubai bus timings hub.
First bus and last bus
The first bus leaves Al Quoz at about 5:00 AM on most days in the hub table. The last bus leaves at about 11:30 PM. Moovit lists a later start and a similar end. Its timetable shows about 6:00 AM to 10:45 PM on most days. Sunday starts later at about 6:55 AM and runs to about 11:00 PM. One guide lists hours of 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily. The two sources do not agree on the first bus. Treat the hub times as a guide and check S’hail on the day. Do not plan a very early shift 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 back to Al Quoz.
How often does it run
The 96 runs about every 25 to 40 minutes on most days. Moovit lists gaps of 30 to 63 minutes on some weekdays. Friday runs tighter at about 19 to 22 minutes in one listing. Transitapp lists trips about every 25 minutes. The gap stretches in the middle of the day when fewer workers travel. Morning rush fills the bus at Al Quoz and at the DIP gates. 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 Quoz Bus Station is the terminus. It sits in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1. The bus passes Queen Palace Factory and Jumbo Electronics. Then it runs along Latifa Bint Hamdan Street past the AST Company and Khaleej Times. It passes Oasis Village and the Electro Industrial area. After that it crosses Interchange 4 and runs past Parco Hypermarket. It passes the Jebel Ali Industrial Area sites. Then it ends at Dubai Investment Park 1. Use the S’hail app to find the stop nearest your factory or warehouse.
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. Guides list a fare of about AED 7 to 11 for the full Al Quoz to DIP trip. That figure conflicts with the zone cap of AED 7.50. Treat AED 7.50 as the safest figure for the full trip and check the reader when you tap out. Top up at a metro station, a bus station kiosk or through the RTA app.
How to reach / connections
The 96 starts at Al Quoz Bus Station. That station also serves routes 7, 10, 12, 15, 21 and the F15 and F26 feeders. From Al Quoz you can change to route 21 for Al Ghubaiba or route 15 for Al Khail Gate. The nearest metro link is a bus ride away. Take route 7 from Al Quoz to Al Satwa and change to the Red Line there. At the DIP end you can change to local shuttles into the industrial parks and labour camps. If you travel at prayer times, our Prayer Time UAE page helps you plan the day around them.
FAQs
What are the 96 bus timings Dubai workers need first?
The first bus leaves Al Quoz at about 5:00 AM on most days in the hub table and the last bus leaves at about 11:30 PM. Moovit lists about 6:00 AM to 10:45 PM on most days. Check S’hail or rta.ae on the day because RTA changes times by day and season.
How often does the 96 bus run?
The 96 runs about every 25 to 40 minutes on most days. Some listings show gaps up to 60 minutes in the middle of the day. Friday runs tighter.
How long does the 96 bus take from Al Quoz to Dubai Investment Park?
Allow about 60 to 90 minutes for the full trip in normal traffic. The Moovit trip time is about 63 minutes in one direction and up to 91 minutes in the other.
How much is the fare on the 96 bus?
A full trip costs about AED 7.50 with a Nol card because the route crosses three zones. You cannot pay cash on board.
Does the 96 bus run on Friday?
Yes, the 96 bus timings Dubai listings show service every day including Friday. Friday runs from about 6:00 AM to 10:05 PM in one listing. Check the live time in S’hail before you travel.
