Hafilat Bus Routes 2026: Every Route, Fare, Timing & Stop in Abu Dhabi

Last Updated: July 2026 | Source: AD Mobility (admobility.gov.ae)

Abu Dhabi’s Hafilat bus routes cover over 130 services across the emirate — from the Corniche to the Saudi border at Al Gweifat, from Zayed International Airport to Al Ain, from Yas Island to Al Dhafra. Whether you commute daily, just arrived in Abu Dhabi, or want to reach the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque without paying AED 40 for a taxi, Hafilat gets you there for AED 2–5.

This guide covers every Hafilat bus route in the 2026 network, complete with fares, operating hours, the Hafilat card, the Darbi app, and all 12 FAQs passengers ask most — fully answered.

What Is the Hafilat Bus Network?

Hafilat (حافلات — Arabic for “buses”) is Abu Dhabi’s official smart card public bus network, operated by the Abu Dhabi Mobility Centre (AD Mobility), previously called the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC).

The network spans:

Abu Dhabi island and its urban core
Suburban communities: Khalifa City, MBZ City, Mussafah, Al Shahama, Baniyas, Al Shamkhah, Al Reef, Al Raha
Al Ain city and its surrounding areas
The Al Dhafra western region, including Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, and Al Dhannah
Inter-emirate connections to Dubai

The same word “Hafilat” refers to both the bus network and the smart payment card used to board. The official route list is published at admobility.gov.ae.

Operating Hours and Frequency

Service Type	Operating Hours	Peak Frequency (7–9 AM / 5–7 PM)	Off-Peak Frequency
Standard City Buses	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM daily	Every 10–15 minutes	Every 20–30 minutes
Regional Buses	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM daily	Every 15 minutes	Every 20–30 minutes
Express Buses	6:00 AM – 1:00 AM daily	Every 10 minutes	Every 20–30 minutes
Airport Bus A1	24 hours, 7 days a week	Every 30–60 minutes	Every 30–60 minutes
Night Buses N41 and N43	Midnight – 4:00 AM	Every 30–60 minutes	—

Hafilat buses run daily, including Fridays, weekends, and most public holidays. Seasonal routes like Route 408 (Sheikh Zayed Festival) only operate when the event is running.

Complete Hafilat Bus Routes 2026

City Bus Routes

City buses operate within Abu Dhabi’s urban area — the island, its bridges, and immediate satellite zones. Standard Hafilat card applies.

Route	From	To
City Bus 5	Al Zahiyah, Al Falah St / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 7	Al Zahiyah, Al Falah St / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 8	Zayed Port, Al Doum St / Fish Market	Al Bateen, Al Quffal St / Marina Al Bateen
City Bus 9	Zayed Port, Cruise Terminal	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 11	Zayed Port, Al Suhiliyah St / Al Mina Center	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 23	Bawabat Abu Dhabi, Bawabat Abu Dhabi St / Coop	Al Bateen, Al Bateen St / Children’s Garden (Sheika Fatima Park)
City Bus 24	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall	Al Rawdah, Saif Ghobash St / Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
City Bus 26	Al Muntazah, Al Muntazah St / Khalifa Park	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 33	Al Rawdah, Al Muatamarat St / ADNEC	Al Bateen, Al Bateen St / Children’s Garden (Sheika Fatima Park)
City Bus 34	Al Rawdhah, Al Nawfal St / Abu Dhabi Courts	Al Ras Al Akhdar, Qasr Al Watan
City Bus 40	Al Muntazah, Al Sunbulah St / Al Muntazah South	Jazeerat Al Maryah, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St / Al Maryah Island
City Bus 41	Al Rawdah, Al Muatamarat St / ADNEC	Al Zahiyah, Al Meena St / Corniche Hospital
City Bus 42	Al Rawdhah, Al Nawfal St / Abu Dhabi Courts	Jazeerat Al Maryah, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St / Al Maryah Island
City Bus 43	Al Mushrif, Al Markib St / Al Mushrif Coop	Al Zahiyah, Al Meena St / Corniche Hospital
City Bus 44	Al Muzoun, Al Nada St / Abu Dhabi Ladies Club	Zayed Port, Cruise Terminal
City Bus 45	Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Bus Station	Circular — via Evangelical Community Church and Saint Anthony Coptic Cathedral (Sat and Sun only)
City Bus 54	Al Rawdhah, Saif Ghobash St / Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	Sas Al Nakhl, Khalifa University
City Bus 55	Al Muntazah, Al Sunbulah St / Al Muntazah South	Al Zahiyah, Al Meena St / Corniche Hospital
City Bus 56	Al Muntazah, Al Muntazah St / Khalifa Park East	Zayed Port, Al Luluah St / Al Qibli St (Al Mina Centre)
City Bus 63	Al Reem Island, Al Reem Mall	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 65	Jazeerat Al Reem, Al Rayfah St / Al Reem City of Lights	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 67	Jazeerat Al Reem, Al Muqarrab St / Al Reem Shams Abu Dhabi	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 69	Jazeerat Al Maryah, Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St / Al Maryah Island	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 71	Jazeerat Al Reem, Al Muqarrab St / Al Reem Shams Abu Dhabi	Al Kasir, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St / Marina Mall
City Bus 73	Jazeerat Al Reem, Al ʹOud St / Al Reem Shams Abu Dhabi	Al Hudayriat Island, Bab Al Nojoum / Mar Vista
City Bus 94	Al Rawdah, Al Majd St / Wahat Al Karamah	Al Sa’diyat, Jacques Chirac St / Mamsha Al Saadiyat (via Louvre Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque)

Key city route notes:

Routes 5 and 7 share the same origin (Al Zahiyah) and destination (Marina Mall) but use different road alignments along the Corniche corridor. Check the Darbi app to see which stops closer to your start point.

Route 24 is the direct tourist route from Marina Mall to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Route 54 runs the reverse direction, from the Mosque to Khalifa University.
Route 34 is the only Hafilat bus that terminates at Qasr Al Watan — ideal for anyone visiting the Presidential Palace experience.
Route 45 is a weekend-only circular service for church communities, running from and returning to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station on Saturdays and Sundays only.
Route 73 connects Al Reem Island (Shams Abu Dhabi) directly to Al Hudayriat Island — the beach and leisure destination at Mar Vista and Bab Al Nojoum.
Route 94 is the best single-bus tourist value in Abu Dhabi. One fare. Stops at both the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the same trip.

Limited Stop and Express City Routes

Route	From	To	Notes
L41	Al Rawdah, ADNEC	Al Zahiyah, Corniche Hospital	Limited stops — faster than Bus 41
L42	Rabdan Bus Interchange	Al Maryah Island	Limited stop express
L43	Rabdan, Souq Qaryat Al Beri	Al Zahiyah Bus Station	Limited stop to city center
X5	Rabdan Bus Interchange	Al Zahiyah, Corniche Hospital	Express via Sultan Bin Zayed the First St
Q3	Rabdan Bus Interchange	Rabdan Bus Interchange	Circular — within Rabdan area
AR1	Abu Dhabi City Loop	Abu Dhabi City Loop	Internal city circuit
AR2	Abu Dhabi City Loop	Abu Dhabi City Loop	Internal city circuit

If Route 41 is crowded or slow during rush hour, L41 covers the same corridor with fewer stops and arrives faster.

Night Bus Routes

Route	From	To	Hours
N41	Al Rawdah, ADNEC	Al Zahiyah, Corniche Hospital	Midnight – 4:00 AM
N43	Rabdan, Souq Qaryat Al Beri	Al Zahiyah, Corniche Hospital	Midnight – 4:00 AM
N2	Abu Dhabi Airport ECC	Al Zahiyah Bus Station	Night service (airport-linked)

Night buses N41 and N43 launched in November 2023. Both end at Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital but depart from different origins — N41 from the ADNEC area, N43 from Qaryat Al Beri Souq in Rabdan. Frequency is every 30–60 minutes.

For shift workers finishing after 1:00 AM, these are the only Hafilat options until the main network resumes at 6:00 AM.

Airport Bus Routes

Route	From	To	Fare	Hours
A1	Zayed International Airport Terminal A	Al Zahiyah Bus Station (City Air Terminal)	AED 4 flat	24/7
A2	Zayed International Airport Terminal A	Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Street	AED 4 flat	24/7
A10	Zayed International Airport Terminal A	MBZ City Bus Station	AED 4 flat	Regular hours
A40	Al Shahama Bus Station	Baniyas West Bus Station (via Zayed Airport Terminal A)	AED 4 flat	Regular hours
K4	Khalifa City, Al Fursan	Zayed International Airport Terminal 2	AED 3–4	Regular hours

Route A1 is the primary 24-hour airport bus — AED 4 flat, no distance calculation, runs around the clock.

Route A40 is the only Hafilat bus that passes through the airport as a transit point between two suburbs. It connects Al Shahama to Baniyas West via Terminal A, without requiring passengers to route through Abu Dhabi city center.

Route K4 gives Khalifa City residents a direct connection to Terminal 2 — avoiding an AED 35–50 taxi.

Regional Bus Routes

Regional buses connect Abu Dhabi city to its suburbs and satellite communities. Distances are longer, stops fewer.

Route	From	To	Notes
Reg 101	Mussafah, Dalma Mall	Al Reef Downtown	Via Abu Dhabi city center
Reg 102	Yas Island, Yas Hotel Plaza	MBZ City Bus Station	Via Abu Dhabi
Reg 103	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	MBZ City, ADVETI	Capital district to MBZ City
Reg 110	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	Mussafah, NPCC (via ICAD)	Industrial corridor route
Reg 111	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	Mussafah, St 14 (via Worker Village)	Worker community route
Reg 120	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	Al Saadiyat Public Beach	Via Abu Dhabi
Reg 121	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	Hidd Al Saadiyat	Via Abu Dhabi
Reg 125	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Saadiyat Public Beach	City to Saadiyat Island
Reg 127	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Hidd Al Saadiyat	City to Hidd, Saadiyat Island
Reg 155	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	Shakhbout City, ADNOC	Capital to Shakhbout City
Reg 160	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	Khalifa City, Souq	Capital district to Khalifa City
Reg 161	Al Khalidiyah, Children Garden	Khalifa City, Souq	Khalidiyah to Khalifa City
Reg 170	Al Saadiyat, New York University Abu Dhabi	Al Raha Beach, Al Zeina	NYU Abu Dhabi to Al Raha Beach
Reg 175	Al Khalidiyah, Children Garden	Al Raha Beach, Al Zeina	Khalidiyah to Al Raha Beach
Reg 184	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Yas Island, IKEA	Via Saadiyat Island and Jubail Mangrove Park
Reg 187	Al Zahiyah Bus Station	Yas Island, Yas Mall	City to Yas Mall
Reg 201	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Bahyah Souq (Al Shahama Bus Station)	City to Al Shahama
Reg 202	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Rahba Hospital	City to Al Rahba
Reg 203	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Abu Mreikhah, BAPS Hindu Temple	Sat and Sun only
Reg 210	Mussafah, Dalma Mall	Al Shahama Bus Station	Mussafah to Al Shahama
Reg 216	Al Shahama Bus Station	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	Via Yas Island and Khalifa City
Reg 221	Al Samhah East	Al Bahyah Souq, Al Shahama	Al Samhah to Al Bahyah
Reg 222	Al Shahama, Al Mughayyir St	Al Samhah, Hili St / Souq	Al Shahama to Al Samhah
Reg 223	Al Shahama Bus Station	Al Shahama Bus Station	Circular — via BAPS Temple (Sat and Sun only)
Reg 225	Al Sadar Shipyard	Al Bahya Deerfield Mall	Shipyard to Deerfield Mall
Reg 227	Al Shahama Bus Station	Zayed Military City, Sweihan Prison	Monday–Friday only
Reg 228	Al Shahama Bus Station	Zayed Military City, Tawazun	Saturday–Sunday only
Reg 300	Abu Dhabi City	Al Shamkhah, Makani Mall	City to Al Shamkhah
Reg 401	Al Rawdah, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	Baniyas, Souq	Mosque to Baniyas
Reg 404	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	Al Nahdah, Al Wathba Municipality	Capital to Al Wathba
Reg 405	Abu Dhabi, Capital Park	Al Nahdah, Al Wathba Municipality	Alternate alignment
Reg 407	Al Zahiyah Bus Station	Jarn Yafour Workers City	City to workers city
Reg 408	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Wathba South, Sheikh Zayed Festival	Seasonal — runs only when festival is open
Reg 410	Mussafah Port	Jarn Yafour Workers City	Mussafah Port to workers city
Reg 420	Shakhbout City, ADNOC	Jarn Yafour Workers City	Shakhbout to workers city

Four regional routes worth knowing:

Route 184 (Abu Dhabi CBS → Yas Island IKEA via Saadiyat and Jubail Mangrove Park) passes through one of Abu Dhabi’s most visited natural reserves. The same AED 2–5 fare takes you past the mangroves and all the way to Yas Island.
Route 216 (Al Shahama → MBZ City via Yas Island and Khalifa City) is a multi-suburb connector. Passengers from Al Shahama, Yas Island, or Khalifa City can use it to reach MBZ City (Mazyad Mall) without transiting through Abu Dhabi city center.
Routes 203 and 223 are the only Hafilat buses to the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Mreikhah — one of the UAE’s most visited religious landmarks. Route 203 departs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station; Route 223 loops from Al Shahama Bus Station. Both run weekends only.
Routes 227 and 228 serve Zayed Military City on different days. Route 227 runs Monday–Friday to Sweihan Prison; Route 228 runs Saturday–Sunday to Tawazun. Check the day before you travel.

Express and Intercity Bus Routes (X and E Series)

Route	From	To	Fare	Payment
X60	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Muzayr’ah (Mezaira’a) Bus Station	AED 12	Cash only
X86	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Ghayathi Souq	AED 12	Cash only
X88	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station	AED 12	Cash only
X90	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Ain Central Bus Station	AED 12	Cash only
X91	Al Hiyar, Sweihan Road / Al Hayer Souq	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	AED 12	Cash only
E100	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Ibn Battuta Bus Station, Dubai	AED 25	Hafilat + Nol
E101	Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Dubai	AED 25	Hafilat + Nol
E102	MBZ City Bus Station	Al Jafiliya Bus Station, Dubai	AED 25	Hafilat + Nol

Payment — critical difference:

X-series express buses (X60, X86, X88, X90, X91) accept cash only at AED 12 per trip. Hafilat cards are rejected. Carry exact cash before boarding.

E-series inter-emirate buses (E100, E101, E102) to Dubai accept both the Hafilat Card and Dubai’s Nol Card.

Route X90 is the fastest Hafilat option between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. It runs as a direct express service — no local stops along the way.

Feeder Routes: Baniyas, Khalifa City and MBZ City

B-Series: Baniyas, Al Wathba and Shakhbout

Route	From	To
B45	Al Wathba Prison area	Baniyas, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall
B46	New Al Wathba Mosque	Al Shawamekh South Mosque
B47	Al Wathba Mosque	Shakhbout City, Fatima College
F1	Al Shamkha, Makani Mall	Al Reef Downtown (via Al Falah)

K-Series: Khalifa City

Route	From	To	Notes
K2	Khalifa City, Souq	Khalifa City, Souq	Circular — via Ministry of Education
K3	Khalifa City, Al Rayyana	Masdar City, MBZUAI	Only bus between Khalifa City and Masdar City
K4	Khalifa City, Al Fursan	Zayed International Airport Terminal 2	Airport connection for Khalifa City residents

Route K3 is the only Hafilat connection between Khalifa City and Masdar City / Mohammed Bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI). For students and researchers commuting to the Masdar campus, this is the sole public bus option.

Route K4 cuts the AED 35–50 airport taxi for Khalifa City residents down to AED 3–4.

M-Series: MBZ City

Route	From	To	Notes
M1	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	Circular — via ICAD and Al Naseela St
M2	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	ICAD Residential City	MBZ to ICAD
M3	MBZ City, ADVETI	Zayed City, Abu Dhabi University	MBZ to Abu Dhabi University
M4	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	Mussafah Community 12, Al Rasi St	MBZ to Mussafah
M5	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	MBZ City, West Mosque	MBZ internal
M9	MBZ City, Mazyad Mall	MBZ City Bus Station	MBZ internal connector
R1	MBZ City Bus Station	Razeen Workers City	MBZ to Razeen

Route M3 is the only direct Hafilat bus between MBZ City (ADVETI) and Abu Dhabi University in Zayed City — essential for daily student commuters from that area.

Al Ain City Bus Routes {#al-ain-routes}

Route	From	To
Bus 540	Khattm Al Shikhla, ADNOC	Al Ain Industrial City
Bus 550	Al Ain Central Bus Station	Al Quo’a Souq
Bus 640	Mezaira’a Bus Station	Arrada Farms
Bus 651	Tamani Farms Mosque	Circular via Mezaira’a Bus Station
Bus 652	Mezaira’a South	Al Mariyah Farms
Bus 655	Mezaira’a Bus Station	Hameem Shabiya Mosque
Bus 660	Mezaira’a Bus Station	Madinat Zayed Bus Station
Bus 900	Hili Mall	Al Noud, Bawadi Mall
Bus 901	Hili Mall	Al Maqam West Souq
Bus 902	Hili Mall	Al Maqam Co-op
Bus 903	Hili Mall	Zakhir East Police Station
Bus 904	Al Ni’mah, Makani Mall	Al Ameriyah Mosque
Bus 905	Al Tiwayyah Co-op	Shiab Al Ashkhar, Al Ain Co-op
Bus 906	Al Ain International Airport, STRATA	Mbazzarah Al Khadra, Green Mubazzarah
Bus 907	Mazyad, ADNOC	Al Maqam Co-op
Bus 908	Al Aamerah West Mosque	Al Noud, Bawadi Mall
Bus 909	Ghireebah, Ghoneimah Mosque	Al Noud, MarThoma Church
Bus 911	Hili Fun City	Al Bateen West Mosque
Bus 912	Al Foa’a Mall	Al Maqam Co-op
Bus 913	Al Nayfa, ADVETI	Zakhir East Police Station
Bus 914	Al Tiwayyah, Maryam Bint Sultan School	Mbazzarah Al Khadra Co-op
Bus 915	Al Tiwayyah, Healthcare Centre	Ain Al Faydah Park
Bus 916	Zakhir Mosque	Al Salamat Co-op
Bus 917	Al Dhahir Grand Mosque	Al Maqam Co-op
Bus 918	Aliyah, Al Aaliya School	Al Noud, Bawadi Mall
Bus 919	Al Rawdah Al Sharqiyah Mosque	Al Noud, MarThoma Church
Bus 927	Al Dhahir Community Grand Mosque	Al Maqam Co-op
Bus 928	Al Aamerah Souq	Al Noud, Bawadi Mall
Bus 937	Um Ghafah Souq	Al Maqam Co-op
Bus 938	Al Aamerah Mosque	Al Noud, Bawadi Mall
Bus 992	Hili Mall	Al Maqam Co-op

Hili Mall is the main transit hub for Al Ain’s urban routes — routes 900–916 largely radiate from or pass through it.

Al Dhafra Region Bus Routes

Route	From	To
Bus 662	Maraba’a Al Dhafra	Madinat Zayed, Al Jaber Camp (via industrial area)
Bus 663	Madinat Zayed, Baynunah Market	Sahaba Mosque
Bus 664	Madinat Zayed, Baynunah Market	Sahaba Mosque (alternate alignment)
Bus 665	Madinat Zayed, Camel Farms Mosque	Madinat Zayed Police Station
Bus 670	Madinat Zayed Bus Station	Tarif Bus Station
Bus 675	Madinat Zayed Bus Station	ADCO Accommodation
Bus 686	Madinat Zayed Bus Station	Ghayathi Bus Station
Bus 760	Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Mall	Al Marfa, Mirfa Souq
Bus 770	Tarif Bus Station	Al Taf Al Gharbi, Mirfa Dates Factory
Bus 771	Al Harmiya, Harmiya Residence	Al Taf Al Gharbi, Mirfa Dates Factory
Bus 780	Tarif Bus Station	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station
Bus 861	Ghayathi Bus Station	Ghayathi Farms
Bus 862	Ghayathi Bus Station	Bad’ Al Mutaw’ah
Bus 863	Ghayathi South, Lulu Express	Ghayathi Industrial Area
Bus 864	Ghayathi South, Lulu Express	Ghayathi Workers City
Bus 880	Al Dhannah Mall	Ghayathi Souq
Bus 881	Al Dhannah, ADWEA Saipam Camp	Jabal Al Dhannah, Sir Baniyas Port
Bus 882	Al Dhannah Mall	Jabal Al Dhannah, Sir Baniyas Port
Bus 883	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station (circular)
Bus 884	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station (circular)
Bus 890	Al Dhannah, ADNOC Bus Station	Al Gweifat Border Control

Route 890 is the Hafilat network’s most remote service. It runs from Al Dhannah all the way to the Al Gweifat border crossing with Saudi Arabia — serving workers and residents in the far western edge of Abu Dhabi emirate.

Route Prefix Legend

Prefix	What It Covers
A	Zayed International Airport routes
B	Baniyas, Al Shawamekh, Al Wathba, Shakhbout City
E	Inter-emirate routes to Dubai (accept both Hafilat and Nol cards)
F	Al Falah suburb routes
K	Khalifa City routes
L	Limited-stop (express) variants of numbered city routes
M	MBZ City and Mussafah routes
N	Night-only routes (midnight–4:00 AM)
Q	Rabdan area routes
R	Razeen area routes
Reg	Regional routes (city to suburb)
X	Express routes — cash only, no Hafilat card

Quick-Reference Route Finder

You’re at	You want to reach	Take this bus
Al Zahiyah	Marina Mall	Bus 5 or Bus 7
Zayed Port / Fish Market	Marina Mall	Bus 9
Zayed Port / Fish Market	Marina Al Bateen	Bus 8
Al Muntazah / Khalifa Park	Marina Mall	Bus 26
ADNEC	Corniche Hospital	Bus 41 (all stops) or L41 (express)
ADNEC	Al Bateen Children’s Garden	Bus 33
Abu Dhabi Courts	Qasr Al Watan	Bus 34
Abu Dhabi Courts	Al Maryah Island	Bus 42
Al Muntazah South	Al Maryah Island	Bus 40
Al Muntazah South	Corniche Hospital	Bus 55
Al Mushrif Coop	Corniche Hospital	Bus 43
Al Muzoun / Ladies Club	Zayed Port / Cruise Terminal	Bus 44
Marina Mall	Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	Bus 24
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	Khalifa University	Bus 54
Al Reem Island (Reem Mall)	Marina Mall	Bus 63
Al Reem Island (City of Lights)	Marina Mall	Bus 65
Al Reem Island (Shams)	Marina Mall	Bus 67 or Bus 71
Al Maryah Island	Marina Mall	Bus 69
Al Reem Island (Shams)	Al Hudayriat Island / Mar Vista	Bus 73
Wahat Al Karamah	Mamsha Al Saadiyat via Louvre Abu Dhabi	Bus 94
Qaryat Al Beri after midnight	Al Zahiyah	Night Bus N43
ADNEC area after midnight	Al Zahiyah	Night Bus N41
Airport Terminal A	Al Zahiyah / City Center	Bus A1 (24/7, AED 4)
Airport Terminal A	Khalifa Street	Bus A2 (24/7, AED 4)
Airport Terminal A	MBZ City Bus Station	Bus A10 (AED 4)
Al Shahama	Baniyas West via Airport	Bus A40
Khalifa City Al Fursan	Airport Terminal 2	Bus K4
Abu Dhabi CBS	Al Shahama	Bus 201
Abu Dhabi CBS	Al Rahba Hospital	Bus 202
Abu Dhabi CBS	BAPS Temple (weekends)	Bus 203 (Sat and Sun only)
Abu Dhabi CBS	Saadiyat Public Beach	Bus 125
Abu Dhabi CBS	Yas Island IKEA via Mangroves	Bus 184
Al Zahiyah Bus Station	Yas Mall	Bus 187
MBZ City Mazyad Mall	Saadiyat Public Beach	Bus 120
Mussafah Dalma Mall	Al Reef Downtown	Bus 101
Yas Island Yas Hotel	MBZ City Bus Station	Bus 102
Abu Dhabi Capital Park	Mussafah NPCC	Bus 110
Abu Dhabi Capital Park	Khalifa City Souq	Bus 160
Al Khalidiyah Children Garden	Khalifa City Souq	Bus 161
Al Khalidiyah Children Garden	Al Raha Beach Al Zeina	Bus 175
Mussafah Dalma Mall	Al Shahama Bus Station	Bus 210
Al Shahama Bus Station	MBZ City via Yas and Khalifa City	Bus 216
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	Baniyas Souq	Bus 401
Al Zahiyah	Jarn Yafour Workers City	Bus 407
Mussafah Port	Jarn Yafour Workers City	Bus 410
Khalifa City Al Rayyana	Masdar City / MBZUAI	Bus K3
Khalifa City Souq	Internal Khalifa City loop	Bus K2
MBZ City ADVETI	Abu Dhabi University, Zayed City	Bus M3
MBZ City to Mussafah	Mussafah Community 12	Bus M4
Al Shamkha Makani Mall	Al Reef Downtown	Bus F1
Al Wathba area	Baniyas Bawabat Al Sharq Mall	Bus B45
Abu Dhabi CBS	Dubai Ibn Battuta	Bus E100 (AED 25)
Abu Dhabi CBS	Dubai Al Ghubaiba	Bus E101 (AED 25)
MBZ City Bus Station	Dubai Al Jafiliya	Bus E102 (AED 25)
Abu Dhabi CBS	Al Ain Central Bus Station	Bus X90 (AED 12, cash)
Abu Dhabi CBS	Mezaira’a / Western Region	Bus X60 (AED 12, cash)
Abu Dhabi CBS	Al Dhannah ADNOC	Bus X88 (AED 12, cash)
Al Dhannah ADNOC	Al Gweifat Border — Saudi Arabia	Bus 890

Key Hafilat Bus Stations

Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (CBS) is the primary hub for city, regional, and inter-emirate routes. It has ticket offices, top-up machines, digital arrival boards, customer service desks, and waiting areas. Almost every major route originates or terminates here.
Al Ain Central Bus Station is the hub for all Al Ain services and handles connections to Abu Dhabi city via X90 and regional routes.
MBZ City Bus Station (Mazyad Mall) is the starting point for M-series feeder routes and connects MBZ residents to Abu Dhabi, Mussafah, Saadiyat, Yas Island, and Dubai (E102).
Al Shahama Bus Station connects northern suburbs to the airport (via A40), Baniyas West, MBZ City, and Yas Island (via Route 216).
Rabdan Bus Interchange serves the southern mainland of Abu Dhabi island and feeds L-series limited-stop routes and the Q3 circular service.
Al Zahiyah Bus Station (City Air Terminal) is the city-side terminus for airport Bus A1 and A2 — useful as a reference point for arriving passengers planning onward journeys.

Other notable stops: Corniche Hospital Al Zahiyah, Marina Mall, Khalifa Park, ADNEC, Mussafah Dalma Mall, Khalifa City Souq, Baniyas Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Zayed Port.

Hafilat Bus Fares and Passes 2026

Standard Fare Structure

Journey Type	Fare
Base fare — city and regional routes	AED 2 + AED 0.05 per km
Maximum single trip cap	AED 5
Express and intercity routes	AED 2 + AED 0.10 per km
Airport Bus A1 (flat rate)	AED 4
X-series express buses	AED 12 flat — cash only
E-series inter-emirate to Dubai	AED 25

Hafilat Pass Options

Pass	Cost	Validity	Who It Suits
Weekly Pass	AED 35	7 days — unlimited rides	Occasional commuters, short-term residents
Monthly Pass	AED 95	30 days — unlimited rides	Daily commuters — pays for itself after 19 trips
Annual Pass — Student	AED 500	1 year — local and regional	Full-time students
Annual Pass — Senior Citizen (55+)	AED 500	1 year + 50% intercity discount	Senior residents
Annual Pass — People of Determination	Free	1 year + 50% intercity discount	Eligible residents with disability card

The monthly pass at AED 95 breaks even after 19 single trips. A daily commuter taking 2 trips on 22 working days makes 44 trips per month — saving over AED 120 compared to paying per trip.

How to Get and Use a Hafilat Card

Cost: AED 10

Valid for 5 years

Where to buy

Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and all major bus stations

Lulu Hypermarkets (most branches)

Authorized retail outlets — full list at admobility.gov.ae

How to top up

Ticket Office Machines (TOMs) at bus stations

Swift Recharge Machines (SRMs) at bus stops

TAMM portal at tamm.abudhabi

The Darbi app (requires registered account or UAE Pass)

Tourists: No UAE ID required to buy or use a Hafilat card. Purchase at the bus station on arrival and use it immediately. To check balance or dispute a fare online, register the card on the TAMM portal with your passport details.

After any online top-up: Tap your card once on any bus validator before you need to board. This syncs the credit from the server to the card chip. Cards topped up online but never synced will fail at the validator.

Keep at least AED 5 on the card before every trip.

How to Board a Hafilat Bus — Step by Step

Buy a Hafilat card and load credit — AED 10 for the card, then top up at a machine, via TAMM, or the Darbi app.
Find your route — use the Darbi app, Google Maps, or admobility.gov.ae.
Arrive at your stop 5 minutes early — during peak hours, buses fill quickly and occasionally skip overcrowded stops.
Board and tap your Hafilat card on the yellow validator near the door. The system deducts the fare automatically based on your travel distance.
Take an available seat. Front seats on every Hafilat bus are reserved for women, families, and People of Determination. This is a rule, not a suggestion.
Tap out when you exit. Tap the validator again as you leave. Forgetting to tap out triggers a maximum-distance fare for that route.
Transfer within 60 minutes. Tap out at your stop and board the next bus within 60 minutes of that tap — no second boarding charge. Up to 2 free transfers per journey.

The Darbi App

The Darbi app (officially branded “DARB”) is the official journey planner for Abu Dhabi’s bus network. Free download on:

Apple App Store
Google Play Store
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What it gives you:

Real-time bus arrival times at any stop
Door-to-door route planning including transfers
Estimated journey times and walking distances to stops
Saved favorite stops for quick daily access
Service alerts and delay notifications
Hafilat card balance check

At stops without the app, physical timetable boards show scheduled departures. Digital screens at larger stations display live arrivals.

Customer service: 800 850 General transport helpline: 800 555

Hafilat Routes by Destination

Getting to Abu Dhabi Airport

A124-hour airport bus — AED 4 flat, every 30–60 min. Connects Terminal A directly to Al Zahiyah Bus Station

A2Same terminal, ends at Khalifa Street. Both routes accept Hafilat cards

K4Khalifa City residents — runs from Al Fursan to Terminal 2. Cheaper than any taxi, no city-center detour

Getting to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

24Direct route from Marina Mall to the mosque

54From the mosque toward Khalifa University

94Wahat Al Karamah → Mamsha Al Saadiyat — stops at both the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the mosque on a single fare

Abu Dhabi to Dubai

Three inter-emirate routes connect the two cities.

E100Abu Dhabi CBS → Ibn Battuta Bus Station, Dubai — AED 25

E101Abu Dhabi CBS → Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Dubai — AED 25

E102MBZ City Bus Station → Al Jafiliya Bus Station, Dubai — AED 25

All 3 accept Hafilat Card and Dubai’s Nol Card. Journey from Abu Dhabi CBS is roughly 2 hours depending on traffic.

Traveling to Al Ain

X90Direct express from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Ain Central Bus Station — AED 12 cash only, no local stops

Al Ain has its own city bus network — routes in the 540, 640, and 900-series operate within the city.

Yas Island

187From Al Zahiyah Bus Station — main connection to Yas Island

102From Yas Island back to MBZ City

184Longer route via Saadiyat Island and Jubail Mangrove Park before reaching Yas Island IKEA — popular for mangrove visits on the way

Saadiyat Island

125Abu Dhabi CBS → Saadiyat Public Beach

127Abu Dhabi CBS → Hidd Al Saadiyat

120 / 121Connect MBZ City to Saadiyat for residents coming from that direction

Late-Night Travel

N41Departs ADNEC — midnight to 4:00 AM, ends at Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital

N43Departs Qaryat Al Beri Souq in Rabdan — midnight to 4:00 AM, ends at Al Zahiyah Corniche Hospital

After 1:00 AM the standard Hafilat network stops. Night buses run every 30–60 minutes.

Common Problems and Fixes

Card rejected at the validator

Check your balance first — the Darbi app shows it immediately

If you topped up online and the card still fails, the credit wasn’t synced. Tap the card on any validator (at a station or on an idle bus) to sync it, then board

If the card still fails after syncing, visit a staffed counter at any major bus station

Route missing from the Darbi app

Update the app to the latest version — AD Mobility adds and modifies routes regularly

If the route still doesn’t appear, try searching by stop name instead of route number

Google Maps integrates Abu Dhabi bus data and often surfaces routes the Darbi app doesn’t show first

Bus didn’t arrive on time

Open the Darbi app — it shows the live position of every bus on your route

Traffic delays are most common on routes through Mussafah and MBZ City during evening rush hour

Arrive at the stop 5 minutes early and keep the app open

Charged the wrong fare

The system calculates your fare from tap-in stop to tap-out stop

If you missed your stop, tap out as soon as possible — the charge locks to wherever you exit

Call 800 850 or raise a dispute through the TAMM portal using your UAE Pass if the amount seems wrong.

Forgot to tap out

The system charges you the maximum distance fare for that route

Check your balance and transaction history on the TAMM portal or Darbi app

Repeated tap-out failures can result in a fine, disputable through the TAMM portal.

Abu Dhabi Link: On-Demand Bus Service

Abu Dhabi Link is an on-demand transport service for areas without fixed Hafilat routes. It connects passengers from their location to the nearest main bus stop or station, feeding into the wider network.

The service runs on a corner-to-corner model — you book through the Darbi app or the AD Link platform, select a pickup within your zone’s coverage area, and the vehicle meets you at a nearby corner. Booking must be done before travel. It’s not a walk-up service.

Abu Dhabi Link fills the gap for residents in newer communities and suburbs where fixed routes haven’t arrived yet. If your area has no bus stop on the Darbi map, Abu Dhabi Link is the first option to check.

Tips for a Smooth Journey

Keep at least AED 5 on your Hafilat card before every trip. Running out of balance on a moving bus creates problems for you and delays everyone behind.
Always sync your card after any online top-up. One tap on any validator before you need to board prevents the frustration of a failed boarding.
During peak hours (7:00–9:00 AM and 5:00–7:00 PM), arrive at the stop at least 5 minutes early. Buses on Mussafah, MBZ City, and Al Ain routes fill up fast and occasionally skip stops when overcrowded.
Front seats on every Hafilat bus are reserved for women, families, and People of Determination. Observe this consistently.
If multiple route numbers serve the same destination from Al Reem Island (routes 63, 65, 67, 71 all go to Marina Mall), use the Darbi app to pick the one that stops nearest your actual location on the island.
For X-series cash-only routes, carry AED 12 before boarding. Drivers don’t always have change for large notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1How do I find which Hafilat bus to take?

Use the Darbi app (App Store / Google Play), Google Maps, or admobility.gov.ae. Enter your start and destination — the app shows route number, walk to stop, transfer points, and live arrival times. Call 800 850 for phone assistance.

Q2What are Hafilat bus operating hours?

Standard city and regional buses run 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM, 7 days a week. Airport Bus A1 runs 24 hours. Night Buses N41 and N43 run midnight to 4:00 AM. Some special routes (Bus 45 and Bus 203) run weekends only.

Q3How much does a Hafilat bus fare cost?

Base fare AED 2 plus AED 0.05 per km, capped at AED 5 per city or regional trip. Airport Bus A1: AED 4 flat. X-series express: AED 12 (cash only). Dubai routes E100/E101/E102: AED 25. Weekly pass: AED 35. Monthly pass: AED 95.

Q4Can tourists use Hafilat buses?

Yes. No UAE ID or residency visa required. Buy a Hafilat card for AED 10 at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station or any Lulu Hypermarket, top it up, and use it immediately. For X-series express buses, carry AED 12 cash.

Q5Do Hafilat buses run on Fridays and public holidays?

Yes, daily including Fridays and most public holidays. Frequency may be slightly reduced on major holidays. Seasonal routes like Route 408 (Sheikh Zayed Festival) only run when the event is open.

Q6Which bus goes from Abu Dhabi to Dubai?

Routes E100, E101, and E102. E100 and E101 depart from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station; E102 departs from MBZ City Bus Station. Fare is AED 25 each way. Both Hafilat Card and Dubai’s Nol Card are accepted.

Q7Which bus goes to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?

Bus 24 runs directly from Marina Mall to the mosque. Bus 54 runs from the mosque toward Khalifa University. Bus 94 stops at the mosque on its route from Wahat Al Karamah to Mamsha Al Saadiyat — and also stops at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on the same journey.

Q8What happens if I forget to tap out?

The system charges the maximum distance fare for your route. Check your transaction history on the Darbi app or TAMM portal at tamm.abudhabi. Dispute incorrect charges through TAMM using your UAE Pass or call 800 850. Repeated failures to tap out can trigger a fine.

Q9Is there a bus from Abu Dhabi airport to the city?

Yes. Bus A1 runs 24 hours from Zayed International Airport Terminal A to Al Zahiyah Bus Station — AED 4 flat, every 30–60 minutes. Bus A2 covers the same terminal to Khalifa Street. Both routes accept Hafilat cards.

Q10Which bus serves MBZ City?

M-series routes (M1–M5, M9) handle internal MBZ City travel. Regional routes 101, 102, 103, 110, 120, 121, and 216 connect MBZ City to Abu Dhabi city, Mussafah, Saadiyat Island, and Yas Island. Bus E102 goes from MBZ City Bus Station directly to Dubai.

Q11Which bus serves Khalifa City?

K2 is an internal Khalifa City loop via the Ministry of Education. K3 connects Khalifa City (Al Rayyana) to Masdar City and MBZUAI. K4 connects to Zayed International Airport Terminal 2. Regional routes 160 and 161 connect Khalifa City to Abu Dhabi Capital Park and Al Khalidiyah.

Q12Can I transfer between Hafilat buses for free?

Yes. Tap out at your first stop and board the connecting bus within 60 minutes. The system automatically skips the second boarding charge. Up to 2 free transfers are allowed per journey within that 60-minute window.

Conclusion

Abu Dhabi’s Hafilat bus routes cover more ground than most residents realize — 130+ services connecting the Corniche to the Saudi border, the airport to Al Ain, Yas Island to Al Dhafra, and Abu Dhabi to Dubai.

Three things make the difference between a smooth journey and a frustrating one.

Keep your Hafilat card loaded. Running out at the validator costs you the trip. AED 5 minimum before every journey.
Use the Darbi app. Real-time bus positions, live arrival times, and transfer planning in one screen. It’s free and updated regularly by AD Mobility.
Know your route prefix. A-routes go to the airport. E-routes go to Dubai. X-routes are cash-only express. N-routes are midnight services. Once the prefix logic clicks, the entire Hafilat network becomes readable at a glance.

For daily commuters, the AED 95 monthly pass pays for itself in under 3 weeks. For tourists, Bus 94 covers the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on a single AED 2–5 fare. For late shifts, N41 and N43 run until 4:00 AM.

The Hafilat bus network is one of the most affordable public transport systems in the Gulf. Every destination in this guide costs under AED 25. Most cost under AED 5.