C18

C18 Bus Route Dubai: Oud Metha to Sheikh Rashid Colony

Oud Metha Bus Station ⇆ Sheikh Rashid Colony Terminus
Dubai
Operator
Dubai RTA
Fare
AED 15 (confirmed across multiple sources) / standard zone-based Nol fares may apply for shorter segments
Frequency
Every 20-40 minutes (roughly every 30 minutes most commonly cited)
Journey time
~25 minutes on most listings (one source cites 45-60 minutes)
Stops: Oud Metha Bus Station → Sheikh Rashid Colony Terminus
Oud Metha Bus Station
Lamcy Plaza
Al Karama area
Gold Souq / Deira side
Al Nahda Metro area
Rashid Hospital Roundabout
Sheikh Rashid Colony Terminus
Return: Sheikh Rashid Colony Terminus → Oud Metha Bus Station

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

Sheikh Rashid Colony Terminus
Rashid Hospital Roundabout
Al Nahda Metro area
Gold Souq / Deira side
Al Karama area
Lamcy Plaza
Oud Metha Bus Station
Route map
Standard fare
AED 15 (confirmed across multiple sources) / standard zone-based Nol fares may apply for shorter segments
Notes & additional info

C18 Bus Route Dubai: Oud Metha to Sheikh Rashid Colony

 

Dear All, C18 Bus Route Dubai is a community connector linking Oud Metha Bus Station with the residential Sheikh Rashid Colony area, passing through Al Karama, the wider Deira district, and the Al Nahda Metro corridor along the way. It’s a practical, if lesser-known, route for reaching quieter residential pockets that the main tourist routes skip.

Oud Metha itself is a well-established mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for schools, hospitals, and Lamcy Plaza, while Sheikh Rashid Colony offers a calmer, low-rise residential terminus near the airport free zone side of the city. The C18 is most useful for daily commuters and residents rather than sightseers.

 

C18 Bus Route Dubai

Detail Info
Bus number C18
Main starting point Oud Metha Bus Station
Main destination Sheikh Rashid Colony
Number of stops Approximately 29-34 stops (sources vary)
Distance Approximately 8 km
Journey time Approximately 25 minutes on most listings (one source cites 45-60 minutes)
Frequency Every 20-40 minutes (roughly every 30 minutes most commonly cited)
Fare AED 15 (confirmed across multiple sources)
Operator Dubai RTA
First/last bus Approximately 06:04 AM to 11:24 PM daily

Fare and Tips

Most current listings put the C18 fare at a flat AED 15 on a Nol card for the full trip, though standard RTA zone-based pricing may apply if you’re only travelling part of the route. As always, have your Nol card topped up and ready before boarding, since cash isn’t accepted.

Given the discrepancy between sources on journey time (25 minutes versus 45-60 minutes), build in some buffer if you’re timing a connection.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the C18 bus go?
Between Oud Metha Bus Station and Sheikh Rashid Colony, via Al Karama and the Al Nahda Metro corridor.

 

How much does the C18 bus cost?
Most sources confirm a flat AED 15 fare, payable by Nol card.

 

Is the C18 a tourist route?
Not primarily – it’s better suited to residents and daily commuters travelling between Oud Metha and the Sheikh Rashid Colony area.

 

How often does the C18 run?
Roughly every 20-40 minutes, with 30 minutes being the most commonly cited interval.

 

Nearby Routes and Connections

For another Deira-to-Jaddaf connector passing near Oud Metha, 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.

Also known locally as خط الباص سي 18 دبي – linking عود ميثاء (Oud Metha) to مستعمرة الشيخ راشد (Sheikh Rashid Colony).

 

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