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21 Bus Route Dubai 2026: Al Ghubaiba to Al Quoz Industrial Area – Timings, Stops, Fare & Map

Al Ghubaiba Bus Station ⇆ Al Quoz Industrial Area, Clinical Pathology Services Terminus
Dubai
Operator
Dubai RTA
Fare
AED 3-7.50 depending on zones; one source cites fares "starting from AED 4" - minor conflict, use standard AED 3-7.50 structure as primary
Frequency
Every 20-30 minutes peak; one source cites an unusual 9-14 minute Friday frequency
Journey time
~35.2 km outbound / ~33.1 km return
Stops: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station → Al Quoz Industrial Area, Clinical Pathology Services Terminus
Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
Bur Dubai
Satwa
Al Quoz commercial district
Al Quoz Industrial Area, Clinical Pathology Services Terminus
Return: Al Quoz Industrial Area, Clinical Pathology Services Terminus → Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

Same route, opposite direction. Fare and frequency are the same as the outbound trip above.

Al Quoz Industrial Area, Clinical Pathology Services Terminus
Al Quoz commercial district
Satwa
Bur Dubai
Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
Route map
Standard fare
AED 3-7.50 depending on zones; one source cites fares "starting from AED 4" - minor conflict, use standard AED 3-7.50 structure as primary
Notes & additional info

21 Bus Route Dubai 2026: Al Ghubaiba to Al Quoz Industrial Area – Timings, Stops, Fare & Map

Dear All, here are the details about the 21 Bus Route Dubai connects Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Al Quoz Industrial Area, passing through Bur Dubai and Satwa along the way. Covering over 35 km outbound, this is a genuinely long route linking historic central Dubai to one of the city’s major industrial employment zones.

 

Quick Highlights of the 21 Bus Route Dubai

Description Details
Bus Number 21
Main Route Al Ghubaiba Bus Station ↔ Al Quoz Industrial Area (Clinical Pathology Services)
Operator Dubai RTA
Major areas Bur Dubai, Satwa, Al Quoz
Distance ~35.2 km outbound, ~33.1 km return
Fare AED 3-7.50 depending on zones
Best for Al Quoz Industrial Area workers

 

Two figures worth flagging: one source cites fares “starting from AED 4” rather than the usual AED 3 minimum, and another cites an unusually high Friday frequency (9-14 minutes) compared to the typical reduced weekend service pattern seen elsewhere in the network. Both are worth double-checking via RTA directly rather than assuming.

 

21 Bus Route and Stops

S.N. Stop / Area
1 Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
2 Bur Dubai
3 Satwa
4 Al Quoz commercial district
5 Al Quoz Industrial Area, Clinical Pathology Services Terminus

21 Bus Timings in 2026

Standard service runs every 20-30 minutes during peak hours. Given the source conflict on Friday frequency, confirm current weekend timing via the S’hail app rather than assuming the same interval applies every day.

 

21 Bus Fare and Nol Card

The standard AED 3-7.50 zone-based structure applies, though one source cites a minimum of AED 4 for this specific route – worth confirming at the point of boarding rather than assuming the network minimum applies.

 

21 Bus Travel Tips

If you’re commuting to Al Quoz Industrial Area for work, plan around standard peak-hour frequency (20-30 minutes) rather than the higher Friday frequency claimed by one source, until you’ve confirmed it yourself. Keep your Nol card topped up given the route’s substantial length.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the 21 bus go?
From Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Al Quoz Industrial Area, via Bur Dubai and Satwa.

How long is the 21 bus route?
Approximately 35.2 km outbound, 33.1 km on the return leg.

How much does the 21 bus cost?
AED 3-7.50 depending on zones; one source cites a AED 4 minimum, worth confirming directly.

Is Route 21 useful for Al Quoz Industrial Area workers?
Yes, it’s one of the direct routes serving this employment zone from central Dubai.

Route 21 is a substantial cross-city connector linking Al Ghubaiba to Al Quoz Industrial Area – genuinely useful for the area’s workforce, though a couple of published details (minimum fare, Friday frequency) are worth double-checking rather than taking at face value.

 

Nearby Routes and Connections

See the 15 Bus Route Dubai, another route serving the Al Quoz area. See the Dubai bus routes hub for the full list. For live updates, check the RTA official website or S’hail app. 21 Bus Route Dubai 2026: Al Ghubaiba to Al Quoz Industrial Area – Timings, Stops, Fare & Map

Also known locally as خط الباص 21 دبي – from الغبيبة (Al Ghubaiba) عبر الستوة (via Satwa) إلى القوز الصناعية (to Al Quoz Industrial). 21 Bus Route Dubai 2026: Al Ghubaiba to Al Quoz Industrial Area – Timings, Stops, Fare & Map

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