What time does the first and last bus 43 leave?

On weekdays (Monday–Thursday), Bus 43 departs first at 05:45 and the last service runs at 23:45 with peak frequency every 15 minutes.

How much is the fare for Bus 43?

The standard one-way fare for Bus 43 is AED 5.00. Payment is accepted via Nol Card.

How many stops does Bus 43 make between Gold Souq Bus Station and Dubai Festival City?

Bus 43 has 4 major stops with an estimated total journey time of 35 minutes.

Route 43 Shopping & Waterfront Timetable

RTA Dubai • Gold Souq Bus Station ⇄ Dubai Festival City

Direct connection from Gold Souq to Dubai Festival City Mall and Al Badia residences via Al Maktoum Bridge / Garhoud / Festival City Mall

Standard Fare

AED 5.00

Nol Card Accepted

Est. Duration

35 Mins

Approx. 14 km

Peak Frequency

Every 15m

Rush Hour Service

Service Type

City Bus

AC Standard

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Route Waypoints & Navigation

Interactive Map & Stops Progression

4 designated stations connecting Gold Souq Bus Station and Dubai Festival City

Gold Souq Bus Station +0m

محطة سوق الذهب

Green Line Zone 5

Union Bus Station +12m

محطة الاتحاد

Red/Green Line Zone 5

Deira City Centre Bus Stop +22m

ديرة سيتي سنتر

Red Line Zone 5

Dubai Festival City +35m

دبي فستيفال سيتي

Zone 5

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Official Schedule

Scheduled Daily Departures

Estimated departure times on Weekdays (Mon–Thu) from Gold Souq Bus Station

Operating: 05:45 AM - 23:45 PM

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Onboard Features & Fleet Amenities

Festival City Mall Stop

Imagine Light Show Access

Garhoud Metro Interchange

Comfortable Ride

Commuter Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions — Bus 43

Essential transit details before taking Route 43

Bus 43 operates between 05:45 AM - 23:45 PM. On regular weekdays (Monday through Thursday), the earliest departure leaves at 05:45 and the final trip departs at 23:45 with coaches departing every 15 minutes during peak periods.

The standard one-way fare for Bus 43 is AED 5.00. Passengers can pay seamlessly using their RTA Nol Card (Silver, Gold, or Personal). Ensure your card has at least AED 7.50 minimum required balance before tapping in.

Yes! This route operates modern low-floor buses and luxury coaches equipped with hydraulic wheelchair ramps, priority seating for people of determination, and automated bilingual audio-visual announcements.

You can download the full official timetable schedule directly to your device: Download Official Timetable.

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