F20 Bus Schedule – Bus Timings, Route, Fares Dubai
Do you want to travel easily from Business Bay to nearby places in Dubai? If yes, then the F20 Bus is a good option for you. Its schedule tells you when the bus starts, when it ends, and how often it runs. In this guide, you will learn about the f20 bus Schedule, the bus route, the fare, and other important things in a very simple way.
F20 Bus Timings
The F20 bus starts very early in the morning and runs until late at night. The first bus leaves from the Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside at 4:16 AM. It goes on a round trip and comes back to the same station. The last bus leaves at 11:45 PM and comes back at 12:24 AM the next day.
- Monday to Thursday: 4:16 AM – 11:45 PM
- Friday: 4:15 AM – 12:45 AM next day
- Saturday: 4:14 AM – 11:45 PM
- Sunday: 7:09 AM – 11:44 PM
Timings can change, so check the RTA S’hail app or the Wojhati journey planner for live departures before you travel.
F20 Bus Route Map
The F20 runs a loop that starts and ends at Business Bay Metro Bus Stop (Seaside). It travels along Al Wasl Road and through Al Safa, passing ONPASSIVE Metro Station (formerly Al Safa Metro Station), schools and shopping centres. In 2022, RTA extended the route north along Al Wasl Road. The loop has 24 stops.

F20 Bus Route Station List
The F20 bus covers 24 stops. Here is the list of stops in order:
- Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside
- Emarat Headquarters 2, Street 35
- Al Wasl Street 35, Al Ittihad Health Center
- Al Wasl Street 35A
- Al Wasl Street 35, Dar Al Ber Society
- Al Wasl Road, Ferdous Building
- Al Safa 1, Street 19, Jumeirah College
- Al Safa Street 8B, Private School
- Al Safa Street 13, Al Razi Boys School
- Al Safa Street 13A
- Onpassive Metro Bus Stop Seaside
- Wasl Road 5
- Falcon House
- Wasl Rawdhat Al Abraar Masjid
- Wasl Road 4
- Safa Spinneys
- Safa Shopping Center
- Al Wasl Road, Ferdous Building
- Wasl Road Box Park 2
- Al Wasl Street 35, Dar Al Ber Society
- Al Wasl Street 35A
- Al Wasl Street 35, Al Ittihad Health Center
- Emarat Headquarters
- Business Bay Metro Bus Stop Seaside
Because the bus covers so many important places, many people use it every day.
F20 Bus Fare and How to Pay
The F20 fare is usually AED 3 one way with a Nol Silver card, as the loop is a short local trip. Fares on Dubai buses are based on Nol zones: with a Nol Silver card, a trip within one zone costs AED 3, two zones cost AED 5 and more than two zones cost AED 7.50. Students and senior citizens with a personal Blue card pay less, and children aged 5 and under travel free.
- Tap your Nol card when you get on and again when you get off.
- Cash and bank cards are not accepted on board.
- Recharge your Nol card at any metro station or ticket machine before you travel.
F20 Bus Travel Time
A full loop usually takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic on Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. Shorter trips take only a few minutes.
F20 Bus Facilities
- Air-conditioned buses
- Seats reserved for women at the front of the bus
- Priority seats for senior citizens and people of determination
- Next-stop display screens on many buses
- Space for small bags and shopping
Facilities can vary from one bus to another. Check the RTA S’hail app for live timings.
Nearby Red Line feeders include the F13 from Dubai Mall Metro Station and the F28 from Emirates Towers Metro Station.
RTA Customer Care Information
If you have any queries or complaints about the F20 Bus Schedule, route, or fare, you can contact RTA through the following channels:
- Toll-Free (UAE): 800 90 90
- International: +971 4 605 1414
- WhatsApp: +971 58 800 9090
- Email: ASK@rta.ae
- Chatbot: Available on the RTA official website
Students can save on fares with a Nol student card.
FAQs
Conclusion
The F20 is a cheap and handy way to travel between Business Bay Metro Station and Al Wasl and Al Safa. For AED 3 it links homes, schools and shops with the Red Line. Keep your Nol card topped up and check the S’hail app for live timings.
