What time does the first and last bus 53 leave?

On weekdays (Monday–Thursday), Bus 53 departs first at 05:15 and the last service runs at 23:45 with peak frequency every 15 minutes.

How much is the fare for Bus 53?

The standard one-way fare for Bus 53 is AED 5.00. Payment is accepted via Nol Card.

How many stops does Bus 53 make between Gold Souq Bus Station and International City Bus Stop?

Bus 53 has 4 major stops with an estimated total journey time of 55 minutes.

Route 53 Trade Corridor Timetable

RTA Dubai • Gold Souq Bus Station ⇄ International City Bus Stop

Historic Gold Souq Deira to Dragon Mart & International City Residential Hub via Baniyas / Al Garhoud / Dubai-Al Ain Road

Standard Fare

AED 5.00

Nol Card Accepted

Est. Duration

55 Mins

Approx. 26 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 International City Bus Stop

Gold Souq Bus Station +0m

محطة سوق الذهب

Green Line Zone 5

Union Bus Station +14m

محطة الاتحاد

Red/Green Line Zone 5

Dragon Mart +45m

سوق التنين

Zone 5

International City Bus Stop +55m

المدينة العالمية

Zone 5

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Official Schedule

Scheduled Daily Departures

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

Operating: 05:15 AM - 23:45 PM

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Onboard Features & Fleet Amenities

Gold Souq Hub

Dragon Mart Retail Center

Al Garhoud Connection

All-Day High Capacity

Commuter Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions — Bus 53

Essential transit details before taking Route 53

Bus 53 operates between 05:15 AM - 23:45 PM. On regular weekdays (Monday through Thursday), the earliest departure leaves at 05:15 and the final trip departs at 23:45 with coaches departing every 15 minutes during peak periods.

The standard one-way fare for Bus 53 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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