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26 Bus Route Dubai: The Simple Way from Oud Metha to Business Bay

Oud Metha Bus Station ⇆ Business Bay Bus Station
Dubai
Operator
Dubai RTA
Fare
AED 3 (single-zone fare)
Frequency
Every 12-18 minutes
Journey time
~37-44 minutes
Stops: Oud Metha Bus Station → Business Bay Bus Station
Oud Metha Bus Station
Umm Hurair, Road 2
Oud Metha Metro Bus Stop
Oud Metha Road 1
Oud Metha Road 2
Wafi City
Wasl, Wasl Club
Coral Tower
Canal Views Hotel Apartments
Bay Square
Lake Central Tower
8 Boulevard Walk Tower
East Height Towers
Lillian Tower
XL Tower
U BORA Tower
Volante Dubai Tower
Mayfair Residency
Fairview Residency
Clayton Residency
Business Bay Bus Station
Return: Business Bay Bus Station → Oud Metha Bus Station

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

Business Bay Bus Station
Clayton Residency
Fairview Residency
Mayfair Residency
Volante Dubai Tower
U BORA Tower
XL Tower
Lillian Tower
East Height Towers
8 Boulevard Walk Tower
Lake Central Tower
Bay Square
Canal Views Hotel Apartments
Coral Tower
Wasl, Wasl Club
Wafi City
Oud Metha Road 2
Oud Metha Road 1
Oud Metha Metro Bus Stop
Umm Hurair, Road 2
Oud Metha Bus Station
Route map
Standard fare
AED 3 (single-zone fare)
Notes & additional info

26 Bus Route Dubai: The Simple Way from Oud Metha to Business Bay

 

Dear All, here are the details about the 26 Bus Route Dubai – the 26 bus makes it simple to travel between Oud Metha and Business Bay, threading past Wafi City and a long line of residential towers along the way.

26 Bus Route Dubai connects Oud Metha Bus Station with Business Bay Bus Station, passing through Umm Hurair and Wafi City before entering Business Bay’s dense cluster of residential and mixed-use towers. It’s a genuinely practical route for residents living in any of the many high-rises it stops directly outside.

Unlike some of the shorter routes on this list, the 26 has a fully documented, lengthy stop sequence – 21 confirmed stops – making it one of the more thoroughly mapped routes for anyone who wants to know exactly which tower entrance the bus stops at.

 

Route 26 Details

Detail Info
Bus number 26
Main starting point Oud Metha Bus Station
Main destination Business Bay Bus Station
Number of stops 21 confirmed stops
Journey time Approximately 37-44 minutes
Frequency Every 12-18 minutes
Fare AED 3 (single zone)
Best for Residents of Business Bay’s towers and Wafi City visitors
Nearby attractions Wafi City, Business Bay waterfront
Operator Dubai RTA

Fare and Nol Card

The 26 charges a standard single-zone fare of AED 3 on a Nol card. As always, cash isn’t accepted onboard, so make sure your card is topped up before heading out – especially useful to know if you’re a Business Bay resident making this trip regularly.

With departures every 12-18 minutes, it’s one of the more frequent routes on this list, so waiting times are generally short even outside peak hours.

 

How to Ride the 26 Bus

  1. Head to Oud Metha Bus Station or any confirmed stop along the route.
  2. Tap your Nol card as you board.
  3. Watch for Wafi City if that’s your stop, or continue toward the long stretch of towers in Business Bay.
  4. Alight at your specific tower entrance or continue to Business Bay Bus Station at the end of the line.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Route 26

Where does the 26 bus go?
Between Oud Metha Bus Station and Business Bay Bus Station, passing Wafi City and a long stretch of residential towers along the way.

 

How much does the 26 bus cost?
AED 3 for a single-zone trip on a Nol card.

 

How often does the 26 bus run?
Every 12-18 minutes throughout the day.

 

How long does the 26 bus journey take?
Roughly 37-44 minutes depending on traffic and the exact source consulted.

 

Does the 26 bus stop at Wafi City?
Yes, Wafi City is one of the confirmed stops on the route.

 

Is the 26 bus a good option for reaching residential towers in Business Bay?
Yes, it stops directly outside several residential towers, including Lillian Tower, XL Tower, U BORA Tower, and Volante Dubai Tower.

 

Dubai Public Transport FAQs

Can I use Apple Pay or Google Pay to top up my Nol card?
Yes, many Nol card top-ups can be done via the S’hail app or RTA’s website using digital payment methods, in addition to physical kiosks.

 

How do I find the nearest bus stop to my location?
The S’hail app and Google Maps both let you search by address or landmark to find the nearest RTA bus stop and its live departures.

 

Nearby Routes and Connections

For another route passing through the same Oud Metha and Wafi City corridor, this time continuing to Al Jaddaf, see C4 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.

Curious about high-rise-dense bus routes elsewhere in the Gulf? KuwaitBusRoute.Blogspot.com covers Kuwait’s city bus network route by route. 26 Bus Route Dubai: The Simple Way from Oud Metha to Business Bay

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Also known locally as خط الباص 26 دبي – يربط عود ميثاء (Oud Metha) بالخليج التجاري (Business Bay). 26 Bus Route Dubai: The Simple Way from Oud Metha to Business Bay

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