What time does the first and last bus X23 leave?

On weekdays (Monday–Thursday), Bus X23 departs first at 05:30 and the last service runs at 00:00 with peak frequency every 10 minutes.

How much is the fare for Bus X23?

The standard one-way fare for Bus X23 is AED 5.00. Payment is accepted via Nol Card.

How many stops does Bus X23 make between Gold Souq Bus Station and International City Bus Stop?

Bus X23 has 4 major stops with an estimated total journey time of 38 minutes.

X23

Route X23 Express Timetable

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

Non-stop highway express bypass connecting Deira Gold Souq with International City & Dragon Mart via Ras Al Khor Highway / Manama Street

Standard Fare

AED 5.00

Nol Card Accepted

Est. Duration

38 Mins

Approx. 24 km

Peak Frequency

Every 10m

Rush Hour Service

Service Type

City Bus

AC Articulated

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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 +10m

محطة الاتحاد

Red/Green Line Zone 5

Dragon Mart +30m

سوق التنين

Zone 5

International City Bus Stop +38m

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: 05:30 AM - 00:00 Midnight

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Onboard Features & Fleet Amenities

Fastest Deira-Dragon Mart Route

Ras Al Khor Highway Speed

Air-Conditioned Comfort

Zero Mid-Stops Delay

Commuter Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions — Bus X23

Essential transit details before taking Route X23

Bus X23 operates between 05:30 AM - 00:00 Midnight. On regular weekdays (Monday through Thursday), the earliest departure leaves at 05:30 and the final trip departs at 00:00 with coaches departing every 10 minutes during peak periods.

The standard one-way fare for Bus X23 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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