Dubai Bus 88 is a long cross-city route connecting Dubai Internet City Metro Seaside with Deira City Center Bus Station. It is useful for commuters moving between business districts, beachside neighborhoods, older central areas, and Deira.
88 Bus Timetable
Use the timetable below for scheduled departures in each direction.
| From Dubai Internet City Metro Seaside | From Deira City Center Bus Station |
|---|---|
| 05:40 | 06:55 |
| 06:00 | 07:15 |
| 06:20 | 07:35 |
| 06:40 | 07:55 |
| 06:55 | 08:10 |
| 07:10 | 08:25 |
| 07:25 | 08:40 |
| 07:40 | 08:55 |
| 07:58 | 09:13 |
| 08:13 | 09:28 |
| 08:30 | 09:45 |
| 08:45 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:15 |
| 09:15 | 10:30 |
| 09:30 | 10:45 |
| 09:45 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:15 |
| 10:20 | 11:35 |
| 10:40 | 11:55 |
| 11:00 | 12:15 |
| 11:35 | 12:50 |
| 12:05 | 13:20 |
| 12:30 | 13:45 |
| 12:55 | 14:10 |
| 13:25 | 14:40 |
| 14:00 | 15:15 |
| 14:30 | 15:45 |
| 14:55 | 16:10 |
| 15:20 | 16:35 |
| 15:40 | 16:55 |
| 15:57 | 17:12 |
| 16:14 | 17:29 |
| 16:29 | 17:44 |
| 16:45 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:15 |
| 17:15 | 18:30 |
| 17:30 | 18:45 |
| 17:45 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:15 |
| 18:18 | 19:33 |
| 18:36 | 19:51 |
| 18:55 | 20:10 |
| 19:15 | 20:30 |
| 19:37 | 20:52 |
| 20:00 | 21:15 |
| 20:19 | 21:34 |
| 20:36 | 21:51 |
| 20:52 | 22:07 |
| 21:08 | 22:23 |
| 21:25 | 22:40 |
If you are planning a time-sensitive commute, confirm the latest departure in the official RTA planner before traveling.
Route Overview
Key areas and stops commonly associated with Bus 88 include:
- Dubai Internet City Metro Seaside
- Knowledge Village
- Dubai Media City
- Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Jumeirah Beach Park
- Al Wasl Road
- Satwa
- Al Karama
- Al Maktoum Bridge
- Deira City Center Metro Station
- Deira City Center Bus Station
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Why Riders Choose Bus 88
- Direct travel between Dubai Internet City and Deira without changing modes several times
- Useful access to major commercial and residential districts
- Strong option for riders who need a surface route instead of a Metro-heavy journey
Travel Tips
- This is a longer city route, so extra travel time for traffic is worth building into your plan.
- A Nol card is required, and the final fare depends on zones crossed.
- Deira City Center and Dubai Internet City are both useful connection points if you need to continue by Metro or feeder bus.
Summary
Bus 88 is a practical city-crossing route for commuters and visitors who need one line that connects west-side business districts with older central Dubai and Deira. Save the timetable, check RTA for live updates, and plan a little buffer time during peak traffic.
Official and Primary Sources
Use these links to confirm live schedules, fares, route changes, and policy updates before you travel.
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