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24 Bus Route Dubai: The Scenic Way from Al Nahda to Dubai Festival City

Al Nahda, The Sheffield Private School ⇆ Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre
Dubai
Operator
Dubai RTA
Fare
AED 3-4 (single/adjacent-zone fare)
Frequency
Not explicitly published
Journey time
~25-76 minutes
Stops: Al Nahda, The Sheffield Private School → Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre
Al Nahda, The Sheffield Private School
Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre
Return: Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre → Al Nahda, The Sheffield Private School

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

Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre
Al Nahda, The Sheffield Private School
Route map
Standard fare
AED 3-4 (single/adjacent-zone fare)
Notes & additional info

24 Bus Route Dubai: The Scenic Way from Al Nahda to Dubai Festival City

 

Dear All, here are the details about the 24 Bus Route Dubai – the 24 bus offers a scenic, budget-friendly way to reach Dubai Festival City’s waterfront promenade all the way from Al Nahda.

24 Bus Route Dubai connects Al Nahda, near The Sheffield Private School, with Dubai Festival City’s Festival Centre. It’s a useful option for residents of Al Nahda’s residential streets who want direct access to Festival City’s malls, restaurants, and waterfront without transferring between multiple services.

One thing worth knowing upfront: reported details for this route vary more than most on this list – journey time estimates range from around 25 minutes to well over an hour depending on the source, and the exact named sequence of intermediate stops (reported as 17 to 19 total) isn’t consistently published anywhere we checked. The two confirmed endpoints are solid, but treat the middle of the journey as a bit of an open question until you check live tracking.

 

Route 24 Details

Detail Info
Bus number 24
Main starting point Al Nahda, The Sheffield Private School
Main destination Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre
Number of stops 17-19 reported (full named sequence not consistently published)
Journey time Approximately 25-76 minutes (sources vary considerably)
Fare AED 3-4
Best for Al Nahda residents visiting Dubai Festival City
Nearby attractions Dubai Festival City Mall, IMAGINE water and light show
Operator Dubai RTA

Fare and Nol Card

The 24 charges a standard zone-based fare of around AED 3-4 on a Nol card. As with every RTA service, cash isn’t accepted onboard, so make sure your card is topped up before setting off.

Given how much journey-time estimates vary across sources for this particular route, check the S’hail app for a live estimate rather than relying on a single published figure – especially if you’re timing your arrival for the IMAGINE show.

 

How to Ride the 24 Bus

  1. Head to your nearest confirmed stop in Al Nahda, near The Sheffield Private School.
  2. Tap your Nol card as you board.
  3. Use the S’hail app to track your progress, since the exact intermediate stop sequence isn’t well documented.
  4. Alight at Dubai Festival City, Festival Centre, and head to the waterfront promenade.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Route 24

Where does the 24 bus go?
Between Al Nahda, near The Sheffield Private School, and Dubai Festival City’s Festival Centre.

 

How much does the 24 bus cost?
Around AED 3-4 depending on the zones crossed.

 

How long does the 24 bus journey take?
Reported times vary quite a bit by source, from roughly 25 minutes up to over an hour – confirm live timing via the S’hail app.

 

Is the 24 bus useful for visiting Dubai Festival City’s IMAGINE show?
Yes, it’s a budget-friendly way to reach Dubai Festival City’s waterfront, home to the free nightly IMAGINE water, light, and fire show.

 

Does the 24 bus run every day?
Yes, it operates daily, though exact start and end times shift slightly depending on the day of the week.

 

How many stops does the 24 bus route have?
Sources report figures ranging from 17 to 19 stops, though the full named sequence between the two confirmed endpoints isn’t consistently published.

 

Dubai Public Transport FAQs

What’s the maximum luggage size allowed on an RTA bus?
There’s no strict published limit, but bags should fit in the overhead area or between your legs without blocking the aisle.

 

Are there express bus lanes in Dubai?
Some corridors have dedicated bus lanes to help buses avoid general traffic congestion, particularly along busier routes.

 

Nearby Routes and Connections

For another route passing through Dubai Festival City, this time starting from Gold Souq, see 53 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. 24 Bus Route Dubai: The Scenic Way from Al Nahda to Dubai Festival City

Curious about waterfront-adjacent bus routes elsewhere in the Gulf? KuwaitBusRoute.Blogspot.com covers Kuwait’s city bus network route by route. 24 Bus Route Dubai: The Scenic Way from Al Nahda to Dubai Festival City

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Also known locally as خط الباص 24 دبي – يربط النهدة (Al Nahda) بمدينة دبي فستيفال (Dubai Festival City).

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