29 Bus Route Dubai: Al Ghubaiba to The Dubai Mall & Business Bay

                    Al Ghubaiba Bus Station ⇆ Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside                

Dubai

Operator

Dubai RTA

Fare

AED 3-7.50 (Silver Nol, zone-based) / AED 4-8.50 (Red Ticket)

Frequency

Not specified in source

Journey time

~35 minutes

Stops: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station → Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside

Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

(23 further confirmed stops between Al Ghubaiba and Business Bay)

Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside

Return: Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside → Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

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

Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Landside

(23 further confirmed stops between Al Ghubaiba and Business Bay)

Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

Route map

Standard fare

AED 3-7.50 (Silver Nol, zone-based) / AED 4-8.50 (Red Ticket)

Notes & additional info

29 Bus Route Dubai: Al Ghubaiba to The Dubai Mall & Business Bay

29 Bus Route Dubai is one of the city’s most useful connections for tourists and business travelers, linking Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in historic Bur Dubai to The Dubai Mall and Business Bay. It covers 25 stops in around 35 minutes, making it one of the more direct options for reaching the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall district from Old Dubai.

Starting at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station — a major RTA hub in Bur Dubai near the Dubai Museum and Textile Souk – the 29 route heads toward Business Bay, giving direct access to The Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa area. This makes it a genuinely practical choice for anyone splitting a day between historic Bur Dubai sightseeing and modern Downtown Dubai shopping.

Route 29 Details

Detail	Info
Bus number	29
Main starting point	Al Ghubaiba Bus Station
Main destination	Business Bay Metro Bus Stop / The Dubai Mall
Number of stops	25
Journey time	Approximately 35 minutes
Operator	Dubai RTA

Fare and Nol Card

Like all Dubai RTA buses, cash is not accepted onboard — you’ll need a Nol card or Red Ticket. Standard Silver Nol fares are AED 3 for one zone, AED 5 for two adjacent zones, and AED 7.50 for more than two zones, with Red Ticket running slightly higher at AED 4, 6, and 8.50.

Since this route crosses from Bur Dubai to Business Bay, expect a multi-zone fare rather than the minimum AED 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the 29 bus start in Dubai?
At Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, heading toward Business Bay and The Dubai Mall.

How many stops does Route 29 have?
25 confirmed stops.

How long does the full journey take?
Approximately 35 minutes.

Can I pay cash on the 29 bus?
No – Dubai’s RTA buses require a Nol card or Red Ticket; cash isn’t accepted onboard.

Is Route 29 good for reaching The Dubai Mall?
Yes, it’s one of the direct options from Bur Dubai to the Business Bay and Dubai Mall area.

29 Bus Route Dubai: Al Ghubaiba to The Dubai Mall & Business Bay

Nearby Routes and Connections

For another Dubai Mall connection from Gold Souq instead of Al Ghubaiba, see 27 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.

Also known locally as خط الباص 29 دبي — the direct link between الغبيبة (Al Ghubaiba) and دبي مول (Dubai Mall).

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