Metro access
Max Metro Station is within walking distance, making the bus station easy to reach without a taxi.
RTA Bus Station Al Jafiliya - الجافلية محطة حافلات
Bur Dubai
RTA Bus Station Al Jafiliya is a busy Bur Dubai transport hub for local and intercity journeys. It is especially useful for connecting with Max Metro Station and checking airport-bound services such as the E102, with seating, ticketing and Nol-card facilities available on site.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
267 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Airport links
Reviews describe the E102 to Zayed International Airport as an approximately hourly service, including overnight departures.
Waiting area
The station has a spacious waiting area, while reviews also mention neat seating and a cafeteria.
Route coverage
It serves several Dubai destinations and intercity routes, including Dubai Mall, Al Ghubaiba and Abu Dhabi connections.
Helpful guidance
Multiple reviews describe staff helping with ticket problems, online bookings and missed-travel arrangements.
Parking
An attached RTA parking area gives drivers a place to leave the car and walk to the station.
Accessibility
A review specifically notes wheelchair accessibility, alongside a station designed around smart-city facilities.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check E102. Verify the E102 before travelling: one route listing says the service was suspended from 29 June 2026.
Use Nol. Carry or top up a Nol card for the airport bus, as one traveller says payment is through Nol card only.
Allow time. Arrive early for a booked bus; one passenger missed theirs after reaching the station late because of traffic.
Check parking. If driving, confirm the parking terms before entering: a review reports a one-hour charge even for a one-minute stay.
Top up. Use the on-site machine to add credit to your Nol card before boarding.
Plan Eid travel. During Eid, check whether the Abu Dhabi airport route is running or whether you need to travel via Ibn Battuta station.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Etisalat - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St
Al Kifaf - Za'abeelAl Kifaf, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
E100
E100 is listed as an intercity connection to Al Ghubaiba Bus Station from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
E201
E201 is listed for journeys between Al Jafiliya and Al Ghubaiba from Al Ain Bus Station.
NOL card
The station has facilities for topping up a NOL card, which is important for the airport bus.
Common Concerns
Parking charges
One reviewer says parking can charge a full hour even for a one-minute stay, with no grace period or clear entry signage.
Route changes
The route listing says Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport service is unavailable on Eid days.
No charging
The buses were described as comfortable, but one traveller specifically noted that they do not have USB charging.
Staff complaint
One reviewer reports being spoken to rudely during a photo-related interaction and felt they were treated unfairly.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25AED
RTA bus to Zayed international airport
“25AED for airport”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
RTA Bus Station Al Jafiliya is a practical Bur Dubai interchange for moving around Dubai and travelling farther afield. The clearest reason to use it is access: Max Metro Station is a short walk away, while buses connect with destinations such as Dubai Mall, Al Ghubaiba and Al Qusais. Reviews also highlight the E102 airport service to Zayed International Airport, described by several travellers as roughly hourly and available overnight.
The station itself gets good marks for upkeep and organisation. Expect a spacious waiting area, indoor and outdoor seating, ticket facilities, a Nol recharge machine and vending machines. Other reviews mention a cafeteria, food court, restrooms, prayer rooms and real-time departure displays.
Wheelchair accessibility is also noted. There is attached RTA parking, though it may not be forgiving for quick drop-ins. Bring a Nol card for the airport journey: one traveller reported paying 25AED for the airport fare plus a 6AED card deposit.
Check the route before setting out, particularly around Eid, when a review says the Abu Dhabi airport service may require travelling via Ibn Battuta. If driving, confirm parking terms first; one complaint describes being charged for a full hour after spending only a minute inside. Staff experiences are mostly positive, but one visitor reported rude treatment during a photo-related incident.