What time does the first and last bus 81 leave?

On weekdays (Monday–Thursday), Bus 81 departs first at 06:00 and the last service runs at 23:45 with peak frequency every 15 minutes.

How much is the fare for Bus 81?

The standard one-way fare for Bus 81 is AED 5.00. Payment is accepted via Nol Card.

How many stops does Bus 81 make between The Dubai Mall Terminal and Mall of the Emirates Bus Station?

Bus 81 has 4 major stops with an estimated total journey time of 62 minutes.

Route 81 Mega Malls Connector

RTA Dubai • The Dubai Mall Terminal ⇄ Mall of the Emirates Bus Station

Connecting Dubai Mall with Mall of the Emirates along Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim via Jumeirah Beach / Umm Suqeim / Wild Wadi / MOE

Standard Fare

AED 5.00

Nol Card Accepted

Est. Duration

62 Mins

Approx. 28 km

Peak Frequency

Every 15m

Rush Hour Service

Service Type

City Bus

AC Double Decker

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Route Waypoints & Navigation

Interactive Map & Stops Progression

4 designated stations connecting The Dubai Mall Terminal and Mall of the Emirates Bus Station

The Dubai Mall Terminal +0m

دبي مول

Zone 6

Kite Beach Jumeirah +24m

كايت بيتش

Zone 6

Wild Wadi Waterpark +42m

وايلد وادي

Zone 2

Mall of the Emirates Bus Station +62m

مول الإمارات

Red Line Zone 2

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Official Schedule

Scheduled Daily Departures

Estimated departure times on Weekdays (Mon–Thu) from The Dubai Mall Terminal

Operating: 06:00 AM - 23:45 PM (Every 15-20 mins)

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Commuter Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions — Bus 81

Essential transit details before taking Route 81

Bus 81 operates between 06:00 AM - 23:45 PM (Every 15-20 mins). On regular weekdays (Monday through Thursday), the earliest departure leaves at 06:00 and the final trip departs at 23:45 with coaches departing every 15 minutes during peak periods.

The standard one-way fare for Bus 81 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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