Route access
Buses connect Al Quoz with Equity Metro Station, Onpassive Metro and other parts of Dubai.
RTA Bus Station Al Quoz - القوز محطة حافلات
Al Quoz
RTA Bus Station Al Quoz is a practical public-transport hub in Al Quoz, with bus routes serving the industrial area and connections towards Equity Metro Station and Onpassive Metro. Reviews also point to a clean waiting area, live departure information and helpful assistance with lost belongings.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
145 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful assistance
Staff have helped passengers recover lost luggage, phones and a forgotten Nol card.
Clean station
One visitor found the station consistently clean and tidy, with buses easy to reach.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi is available at the station, which is useful while waiting or checking travel details.
Low crowds
Several reviews describe the station as large but not especially busy.
Frequent buses
A review reported buses arriving every five to ten minutes, though timings can vary by route.
On-time service
Some passengers specifically praised the service for running on time.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check screens. Check the live screen carefully for your bus timing before waiting, as one review specifically recommends it.
Carry change. Bring suitable change for a Nol top-up; the station machine may not return change.
Confirm side. Ask or check the signs for the correct arrival and departure side before boarding.
Allow extra time. Build in plenty of time for short cross-Dubai trips: one three-kilometre journey took 1.5 hours overall.
Check routes. For Equity Metro Station, reviews mention routes F15, 21 and 25 from Al Quoz.
Plan transfers. If you need a nearby taxi after arriving, plan ahead because one review found taxis hard to find for short-distance trips.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Zahra Technology - 29 5b 18th St
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Nol card recharge machine
The station has a Nol card recharge machine, although reviews flag its lack of change and credit-card payment options.
Live screen
A live screen shows bus timing information for passengers waiting at the station.
F15,21&25
These routes are mentioned as connections from Al Quoz to Equity Metro Station.
Common Concerns
Top-up limits
The Nol card machine does not give change, and reviewers requested credit-card payment options.
Unclear platforms
Signage can make it confusing to tell where arriving buses and departing buses stand.
Heat issues
Reviews mention excessive heat, including a non-working air conditioner at an external stop during summer.
Slow journeys
A three-kilometre trip from Onpassive to Grand City Mall reportedly took 1.5 hours overall.
Limited facilities
Visitors have asked for snack vending machines, public toilets and improved waiting areas.
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The Bottom Line
RTA Bus Station Al Quoz is a useful starting point for getting around Al Quoz and connecting with wider Dubai. Reviews mention routes to Equity Metro Station, Onpassive Metro and the surrounding industrial area, while one passenger specifically cites F15, 21 and 25 for the Equity connection. The station is larger than a normal roadside stop, with a waiting area and buses that some passengers found easy to access.
There are a few practical comforts. The station has free WiFi, and a live screen helps passengers check bus timings. Reviews also describe it as clean, tidy and often not very busy.
Staff have helped passengers recover lost phones, luggage and a forgotten Nol card, which is reassuring if something goes missing during a journey. The main frustrations are information and facilities. It can be confusing to identify the arrival and departure sides, and some visitors say signage needs improvement.
The Nol recharge machine does not return change, with requests for credit-card payment support. Heat is another concern, particularly where air conditioning reportedly failed during summer. Allow extra time for journeys that look short on the map, and carry change for topping up your Nol card.