F43 Bus Timetable: RTA Bus Timings, Route and Bus Fares
The F43 is an RTA feeder bus that runs a loop from Ibn Battuta Metro Station through Jebel Ali Gardens and Discovery Gardens and back. It is the easiest way for Discovery Gardens residents to reach the Red Line and Ibn Battuta Mall.
Because it is a loop, you can board at any stop and stay on until you return to Ibn Battuta.
F43 Bus Timetable And Frequency 2026
As we have mentioned above it is important to know the F43 bus timetable so that upon need you may travel easily on this bus. The detailed timetable and frequency are given below:
- The first bus starts its journey from Ibn Battuta Bus Station in Dubai at 5:05 AM and ends its journey at 5:44 AM at the same station.
- The last bus starts the journey at 12:10 AM and ends at 12:41 AM on the next day.
Hence, the F43 bus completes one round of trips in 35 to 45 minutes.
Buses run roughly every 15 to 25 minutes, with shorter gaps when traffic is light.
F43 Bus Timetable Guide
Here is the detailed timetable for F43 bus in form of table.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 6:00AM to 12:10AM next day |
| Monday | 5:05AM to 12:10AM next day |
| Tuesday | 5:05AM to 12:10AM next day |
| Wednesday | 5:05AM to 12:10AM next day |
| Thursday | 5:05AM to 12:10AM next day |
| Friday | 5:30AM to 1:10AM next day |
| Saturday | 6:00AM to 12:10AM next day |
The bus timings are the same from Monday to Thursday and it is different on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday due to more rush on roads.
F43 Bus Route and Map Guide
If we talk about the bus route and map it is given below:
The bus starts its travel from Ibn Battuta Bus Station and ends its travel on the same station by covering 24 stations in total. These 24 stations are given below in a sequence covering each station to the next station:
- Ibn Battuta Bus Station
- Ibn Battuta, Food Court 3
- Jebel Ali Gardens 1
- Jebel Ali Gardens 2
- Jebel Ali Gardens 3
- Jebel Ali Gardens 4
- Discovery Garden 1
- Discovery Garden 2
- Discovery Garden 3
- Discovery Garden 4
- Discovery Garden 5
- Discovery Garden 6
- Discovery Garden 7
- Discovery Garden 8
- Discovery Garden 9
- Discovery Garden 10
- Al Furjan Metro Bus Stop
- Discovery Garden 12
- Discovery Garden Metro Bus Stop
- Discovery Garden 13
- Discovery Garden 14
- The Gardens Metro Bus Stop
- Discovery Garden 16
- Ibn Battuta Bus Station
One full loop takes about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
F43 Bus Fare and How to Pay
The F43 fare is usually AED 3 one way with a Nol Silver card. 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.
F43 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.
Other Buses from Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta Bus Station is also the Dubai starting point for the E101 to Abu Dhabi and the E102 to Abu Dhabi Airport.
RTA Customer Care contact
- Toll-Free (Within UAE): 800 90 90
- International Hotline: +971 4 605 1414
- WhatsApp Support: +971 58 800 9090
- Email Assistance: ASK@rta.ae
- Chat with Mahboub Chatbot: Click Here
Ibn Battuta is also the Dubai stop for the E102 bus to Abu Dhabi Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true that the F43 bus is always crowded?
No, it’s not 100% true. The bus mostly remains crowded on weekends, however; on weekdays there is not much crowd on it. Hence, if you want to have hurdle-free travel, we recommend you travel on weekdays to complete your urgent tasks.
How many stops are there on the way to the F43 bus?
There are a total of 24 stops which this bus covers by starting and ending its journey at the same stop which is Ibn Battuta Bus Station.
Can I pay the fare by using cash?
No, you can’t pay in the form of cash. A NOL card is the only way using which you can pay fares.
Final Verdicts
The F43 is a cheap and frequent loop that links Discovery Gardens and Jebel Ali Gardens with Ibn Battuta Metro Station and Ibn Battuta Mall. For AED 3 it is the easiest way to reach the Red Line. Keep your Nol card topped up and check the S’hail app for live timings.
