F20 Bus Route Dubai: The School-Rich Loop from Business Bay to Al Safa 1
Same route, opposite direction. Fare and frequency are the same as the outbound trip above.
F20 Bus Route Dubai: The School-Rich Loop from Business Bay to Al Safa 1
Dear All, here are the details about the F20 Bus Route Dubai | The F20 is a genuinely school-rich loop, connecting Business Bay Metro Station with Al Safa 1’s residential streets, passing Jumeirah College and Al Razi Boys School along the way.
F20 Bus Route Dubai starts and ends at Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside, heading out along Al Wasl Road past the Al Ittihad Health Center and Ferdous Building to Al Safa 1, where it serves Jumeirah College and Al Razi Boys School in quick succession. From there it loops past Onpassive Metro Bus Stop, Falcon House, Safa Spinneys and Shopping Center, and Box Park before returning to Business Bay. This is one of the most thoroughly cross-confirmed routes on this site — nine independent sources converge closely on the fare, stop count, and general path.
Given the school stops along the route, expect noticeably busier ridership during school drop-off and pickup times, alongside the usual mix of Business Bay and Al Safa residents using it for daily errands and commuting.
Route F20 Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Bus number | F20 |
| Route type | Circular loop (starts and ends at Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside) |
| Main starting/ending point | Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside |
| Number of stops | 22-24 stops confirmed |
| Distance | Approximately 12 km per full loop |
| Journey time | Approximately 26-30 minutes for a segment; up to 63 minutes for the full loop |
| Operating hours | Approximately 4:12-5:30 AM to 10:13-11:44 PM |
| Frequency | Every 20-30 minutes peak, 30-40 minutes off-peak |
| Fare | AED 3 |
| Best for | Al Safa 1 school commutes and Business Bay-Al Wasl residents |
| Nearby attractions | Box Park, Safa Park (nearby) |
| Operator | Dubai RTA |
Fare and Nol Card
The F20 charges a confirmed AED 3 on a Nol card — the overwhelming consensus across nine independent sources, with only one listing a higher AED 5 figure. As always, cash isn’t accepted onboard. If you’ve just exited the Metro at Business Bay within 30 minutes, the transfer is typically free.
Given the loop covers over 20 stops across two genuinely different districts, double-check your direction of travel with the driver or the S’hail app before settling in.
How to Ride the F20 Bus
- Take the Metro Red Line to Business Bay Station and head to the Bus Stop Seaside.
- Tap your Nol card as you board — transfers within 30 minutes of leaving the Metro are typically free.
- Watch for Jumeirah College or Box Park if those are your stops.
- Alight at your specific stop, or continue the loop back to Business Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Route F20
Where does the F20 bus go?
It’s a circular route starting and ending at Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside, looping through Al Wasl Road, Al Safa 1, Box Park, and the Onpassive Metro area.
How much does the F20 bus cost?
AED 3 — this is confirmed by 8 of the 9 independent sources checked, making it one of the most reliably documented fares on this site.
How often does the F20 bus run?
Every 20-30 minutes during peak hours and 30-40 minutes off-peak.
How long does the F20 loop take?
A one-way-ish segment takes roughly 26-30 minutes, though completing the entire 22-24 stop loop can take up to around 63 minutes.
Does the F20 bus stop at Jumeirah College?
Yes, Al Safa 1, Street 19, Jumeirah College is a confirmed stop, along with Al Razi Boys School nearby — making this a genuinely school-dense corridor.
Does the F20 bus stop near Box Park?
Yes, Box Park is one of the confirmed stops along the loop.
Dubai Public Transport FAQs
Are feeder buses from the same Metro station always numbered consecutively?
Not necessarily, though RTA does often group related feeder routes from the same hub with nearby numbers, as seen with the F58/F59 pair from Dubai Internet City.
Can a single Metro station have more than two feeder bus routes connecting to it?
Yes, busier stations like Dubai Internet City can have several different feeder routes serving different surrounding neighbourhoods.
Nearby Routes and Connections
For another route also touching the Onpassive Metro hub, see F16 Bus Route Dubai. See the Dubai bus routes hub for the full list. For live updates, check the RTA official website or S’hail app. F20 Bus Route Dubai: The School-Rich Loop from Business Bay to Al Safa 1 خط الباص إف 20 دبي
Curious about similar school-dense loop routes elsewhere in the Gulf? KuwaitBusRoute.Blogspot.com covers Kuwait’s city bus network route by route. F20 Bus Route Dubai: The School-Rich Loop from Business Bay to Al Safa 1 خط الباص إف 20 دبي
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Also known locally as خط الباص إف 20 دبي — حلقة تربط الخليج التجاري (Business Bay) بالصفا 1 (Al Safa 1). F20 Bus Route Dubai: The School-Rich Loop from Business Bay to Al Safa 1 خط الباص إف 20 دبي