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Bus 40
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Bus 40 Timings & RouteAl Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina

Regular city bus service. Complete guide with timings, stops, fare, and real-time tracking information.

80
Minutes
10
Min Interval
AED 7
Fare
15
Stops
Route Overview
Bus Number40
Route NameAl Ghubaiba - Dubai Marina
Starting PointAl Ghubaiba
Ending PointDubai Marina
Operating Hours05:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Frequency10-15 minutes
Journey Time~80 minutes
Distance24-40 km
FareAED 7
Total Stops15 stops

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Timings & Frequency

Bus 40 runs throughout the day at intervals of every 10-15 minutes. The service operates from 05:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Peak Hours

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Every 10 minutes
Off-Peak Hours

Rest of operating hours

Every 15 minutes

Note: Bus timings may vary on weekends and public holidays. For real-time updates, use the RTA Dubai app or check digital displays at bus stops.

Route & Stops (15 stops)
Al Ghubaiba
15 stops
Dubai Marina

Bus 40 travels from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina, stopping at 15 locations along the way.

#Stop NameAreaNearby LandmarksMetro
1
Al Ghubaiba
Start
الغبيبة
Bur DubaiAl Ghubaiba Bus Station, Dubai Creek
Al GhubaibaYes
2
BurJuman
برجمان
Bur DubaiBurJuman Mall, BurJuman Metro
BurJumanYes
3
ADCB
مصرف أبوظبي التجاري
Bur DubaiAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank
ADCBYes
4
World Trade Centre
مركز التجارة العالمي
Sheikh Zayed RoadDubai World Trade Centre, Zabeel Park
World Trade CentreYes
5
Emirates Towers
أبراج الإمارات
Sheikh Zayed RoadEmirates Towers, DIFC
Emirates TowersYes
6
Financial Centre
المركز المالي
DIFCDIFC, Gate Village
Financial CentreYes
7
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
برج خليفة / دبي مول
Downtown DubaiBurj Khalifa, Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallYes
8
Business Bay
الخليج التجاري
Business BayBusiness Bay Towers, Marasi Drive
Business BayYes
9
First Abu Dhabi Bank
بنك أبوظبي الأول
Sheikh Zayed RoadSheikh Zayed Road
First Abu Dhabi BankYes
10
Sharaf DG
شرف دي جي
Al BarshaAl Barsha
Sharaf DGYes
11
Mall of Emirates
مول الإمارات
Al BarshaMall of Emirates, Ski Dubai
Mall of the EmiratesYes
12
Al Barsha
البرشاء
Al BarshaAl Barsha Mall, Mall of Emirates-
13
Nakheel
نخيل
Jebel AliNakheel Mall
NakheelYes
14
Ibn Battuta Mall
مول ابن بطوطة
Jebel AliIbn Battuta Mall
Ibn BattutaYes
15
Dubai Marina
End
دبي مارينا
Dubai MarinaDubai Marina Mall, JBR
Dubai MarinaYes
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Fare & Payment Details
Fare TypeAmount (AED)
Regular Fare (Silver NOL)AED 7
Gold ClassAED 14
Students / Senior CitizensAED 3.5
People of DeterminationFree
Children under 5Free

NOL Card Required

Cash payments are not accepted on Dubai buses. You must use a NOL card which can be purchased at metro stations, bus stations, or authorized retailers. Tap on when boarding and tap off when exiting.

Passenger Facilities
Air Conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair Access
Digital Displays
Priority seating for elderly & disabled
CCTV surveillance for safety
Emergency exit doors
Real-time route announcements
USB charging ports (select buses)
Low-floor entry for easy boarding
Travel Tips for Bus 40
Avoid Peak Hours

For a more comfortable journey, travel outside 7:30-9:30 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM on weekdays.

Use Real-time Tracking

Download the RTA Dubai or S'hail app to track bus arrivals in real-time.

Keep NOL Card Ready

Have your NOL card ready before boarding. Tap on at entry and tap off when exiting.

Plan Connections

Check metro connections along the route for faster travel to your final destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bus 40
Route
Al Ghubaiba → Dubai Marina
80
minutes
AED 7
fare
Operating Hours
05:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Frequency
Every 10-15 minutes
RTA Customer Care
800 9090
Toll-free helpline
www.rta.ae
Official website
ask@rta.ae
Email support
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