X28 Bus Schedule: Bus Route, Timings, Frequency And Fares
The X28 is an RTA express bus that runs between Lulu Village in Al Qusais and Agora Mall in Jumeirah 1. In May 2024, RTA shortened the route so that it now ends at Agora Mall instead of continuing to Dubai Internet City Metro Station.
In this post, we have provided complete details on the x28 bus schedule, including the time for each day of the week and the fares with payment methods. We have also provided the frequency of the bus for each stop.
X28 Bus Schedule, Timings and Frequency
As the bus has different stop sequences from Lulu Village and Agora Mall, the timetable is also different for each stop and so is the frequency. Here we have provided complete details on X28 bus timings and the frequency for both stops i.e. Lulu Village and Agora Mall.
X28 Bus Timings and Frequency from Lulu Village to Agora Mall:
- The very first bus starts its journey at 05:55AM from Lulu Village and it reaches to the last stop which is Agora Mall at 07:29AM.
- The last bus starts its journey from the Lulu Village at 09:30PM and it reaches to the last stop which is Agora Mall at 10:57PM.
Timings are the same from Monday to Thursday and slightly different from Friday to Sunday.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 05:55AM to 09:30PM |
| Tuesday | 05:55AM to 09:30PM |
| Wednesday | 05:55AM to 09:30PM |
| Thursday | 05:55AM to 09:30PM |
| Friday | 05:50AM to 09:00PM |
| Saturday | 06:00AM to 09:05PM |
| Sunday | 05:55AM to 09:05PM |
Frequency:
The X28 bus frequency from Lulu Village is 30 to 40 minutes in total. Its mean if you lost the bus due to late arrival on any of the stops, you can find it on same stop in next 30 to 40 minutes.
X28 Bus Timings and Frequency from Agora Mall to Lulu Village:
- The very first bus starts its travel from the Agora Mall at 06:00AM in morning and it reaches to the last stop which is Lulu Village at 07:24AM.
- The very last bus starts its travel from the Agora Mall at 09:47PM and it reaches to the last station which is Lulu Village at 11:02PM.
The bus timings are same from Monday to Thursday and it is different from Friday to Sunday.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:00AM to 09:47PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00AM to 09:47PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00AM to 09:47PM |
| Thursday | 06:00AM to 09:47PM |
| Friday | 06:00AM to 09:40PM |
| Saturday | 06:14AM to 09:40PM |
| Sunday | 06:14AM to 09:40PM |
Frequency:
The frequency of X28 bus is 30 to 45 minutes on each stop. It’s mean if you lost a bus at your desired stop then you will be able to find the bus on same stop within 30 to 45 minutes. So always try to arrive on the specific stop on time.
RTA X28 Bus Route and Map
X28 bus route and map is different from the Lulu Village and the Agora Malls in Dubai. However, it is easy to understand. In this section we have provided the names of the stations from both of the stops in a sequenced way.
RTA X28 Bus Stops and Stations from Lulu Village
X28 bus covers around 28 stations in total from the Lulu Village to the Agora Malls. The name of these stations from Lulu Village in a sequenced way are given below:
- Lulu Village
- Muhaisnah 4, New Housing
- Emirates Housing
- Russian International School
- Galadari Driving School
- Al Qusais Industrial Area
- Damascus Road 3
- Damascus Road 1
- Al Khulafaa Al Rashideen Boys School
- Dubai Airport Free Zone Metro Bus Stop
- Al Nahda Metro Bus Stop
- Ministry of Information
- Stadium Metro Bus Stop
- Al Jadeed Bakery
- Dubai Scout Mission
- Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Bus Stop 2
- Hamarain Center
- Al Bakhit Center
- DNATA
- City Centre Metro Bus Stop 1
- Umm Hurair, Road 1
- Max Metro Bus Stop Seaside
- Satwa, Roundabout
- 2nd December Street
- Etihad Museum
- Jumeirah, Grand Masjid 1
- Century Plaza
- Mercato Shopping Mall
- Al Arouba Street
- Agora Mall
X28 Bus Stops and Stations from Agora Mall
The bus covers around 30 stations from Agora Mall to the Lulu Village. The name of these stations in a sequenced way are given below:
- Agora Mall
- Hassa Bint Al Murr Masjid
- Mercato Shopping Mall
- Century Plaza
- Jumeirah, Grand Masjid 2
- Etihad Museum
- 2nd December Street
- Satwa, Roundabout
- Max Metro Bus Stop Landside
- Umm Hurair, Road 1
- City Centre Metro Bus Stop 2
- DNATA
- Al Bakhit Center
- Hamarain Center
- Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Bus Stop 1
- Dubai Scout Mission
- Al Nahda, Shabab Alahli Club
- Stadium Metro Bus Stop
- Ministry of Information
- Al Nahda Metro Bus Stop
- Al Khulafaa Al Rashideen Boys School
- Damascus Road 1
- Damascus Road 3
- Al Qusais Industrial Area
- Galadari Driving School
- Muhaisnah 4, FEWA
- Russian International School
- Emirates Housing
- Muhaisnah 4, New Housing
- Lulu Village
X28 Bus Fare and How to Pay
The X28 crosses several zones, so a full trip usually costs AED 5 to 7.50 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.
X28 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 RTA express routes include the X13 (Lulu Village to Satwa), X22 (Al Qusais to Business Bay), X23 (International City to Al Ghubaiba) and X25 (Al Karama to Silicon Oasis).
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
Make sure your card is still valid; see how to check Nol card expiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price for one ticket from Agora Mall to Lulu Village?
The price of the bus ticket from the Agora Mall to the Lulu Village is 5AED in total. The price to travel from the Lulu Village to the Agora Mall is also the same despite the differences in the distance.
Are there any other ways to travel from the Lulu Village to Agora Mall in Dubai?
Yes. You can also take a taxi or a ride-hailing app, which is faster but costs much more than the bus.
I am a wheelchair person; can I travel in X28?
Yes, you can easily travel in the X28 bus as the bus has separate seats designed for wheelchair people and you won’t face any issues while traveling in these buses.
Conclusion
The X28 is an express link between Lulu Village in Al Qusais and Agora Mall in Jumeirah 1. Since May 2024 it ends at Agora Mall, so plan an onward connection if you used to ride it to Dubai Internet City. Keep your Nol card topped up and check the S’hail app for live timings.
