Market Location
The station sits among Deira’s trading streets, close to Murshid Bazaar, Gold Souq and the wholesale market.
RTA Bus Station Sabkha - السبخة محطة حافلات
Deira
RTA Bus Station Al Sabkha is a practical public-transport hub in Deira, set inside a busy trading district. It is useful for reaching parts of Dubai and routes such as Hatta, while putting Murshid Bazaar, Gold Souq and wholesale shops within walking distance.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,542 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hatta Routes
Direct buses to Hatta are available, along with a direct route to Muhaisnah according to one review.
Dubai Connections
Buses from here serve many parts of Dubai, making the station useful beyond the surrounding markets.
NOL Machines
NOL machines are available at the station, and reviews also mention NOL card recharging.
Nearby Shopping
Wholesale shops, electronics stores, restaurants and cafeterias surround the station, so waiting time can double as shopping time.
Waiting Facilities
Reviews mention seating, public restrooms and displays showing bus timings.
Helpful Enquiry
The enquiry counter staff were described as excellent, and another visitor praised the assistance with finding a destination.
Abra Access
Abra services crossing to Bur Dubai are within walking distance from the station.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Routes. Confirm the Sharjah route before travelling; one review says it was unavailable, while older reviews report Sharjah service.
Avoid Evenings. If crowds bother you, avoid evening visits, which one reviewer called unbearable.
Negotiate Prices. For nearby market shopping, negotiate rather than accepting the first quote; reviews say prices are not fixed.
Use Displays. Check the station’s information and display boards for bus timings before waiting or making a connection.
Stay Alert. Be cautious around unofficial pickup solicitations in the rush; one reviewer warned that some people may touch passengers.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for your journey because a review reports buses arriving late at the station.
Plan the visit
Practical details
52 10th St
Deira - Al Sabkha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Heavy Crowds
The area is crowded for much of the day, with evenings described as especially difficult.
Open Waiting
One review describes a non-air-conditioned terminal where passengers sit in the open during extreme summer heat.
Route Changes
Reviews disagree about Sharjah service, and one visitor specifically reported that the Sabkha–Sharjah bus was unavailable.
Bus Delays
A review reports that buses can be delayed reaching the station, so allow extra time for connections.
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The Bottom Line
RTA Bus Station Al Sabkha is a useful transport stop in the heart of Deira, especially if your trip combines buses with shopping. Reviews mention buses to many parts of Dubai, direct Hatta and Muhaisnah services, and access to the Deira wholesale market. Murshid Bazaar, Gold Souq, textiles shops and electronics stores are all close by, so the station works as a landmark as much as a place to board.
There are practical conveniences for waiting: NOL machines, timing displays, seating and a public restroom are all mentioned. Cafeterias, restaurants, a supermarket and electronics shops sit around the station too. Baniyas Square Metro Station is nearby, and the Abra crossing to Bur Dubai is walkable, giving you another way to continue across the creek.
Expect a busy, market-like setting rather than a quiet terminal. Several reviews describe heavy crowds, with evenings particularly uncomfortable, and one calls it a non-air-conditioned open terminal in 40-degree heat. Route information needs checking before you go: Hatta services are repeatedly mentioned, but reviews conflict on Sharjah availability.
If you shop nearby, negotiate—the market is described as having no fixed prices. Extra time is sensible because one review reports delayed buses.