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Mussafah Bus Station 2026: Routes, Timings, Dubai Bus & Hafilat Guide
Mussafah Bus Station is one of the most important public transport hubs serving Abu Dhabi’s industrial and residential communities.
Located in the Mussafah Industrial Area, close to Shabiya and Mazyad Mall, the station is used daily by workers, residents, students and passengers travelling between Mussafah and other parts of Abu Dhabi.
The station also provides one of the area’s most useful intercity connections: the E102 bus toward Dubai, serving the Ibn Battuta corridor.
Passengers can also connect with local and regional routes serving destinations around:
- Mussafah;
- Shabiya;
- Abu Dhabi city;
- Khalifa City;
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City;
- ICAD;
- Dalma Mall;
- western Abu Dhabi;
- and Dubai.
Mussafah Bus Station Quick Guide
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station | Mussafah Bus Station |
| Nearby station | Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station |
| Area | Mussafah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi |
| Sector | M-37 |
| Address | 28 Abu Ayoub Al Ansari Street |
| Nearby landmark | Mazyad Mall |
| Operator | Abu Dhabi Mobility |
| Local payment | Hafilat Card |
| Dubai route | E102 |
| Early nearby service | Around 4:53 AM |
| Normal local service window | Around 5:00 AM–11:30 PM |
| Selected late services | Can extend beyond midnight |
| Nearby routes | 101, 102, 210, 700, X62, X81, E102 and others |
| Facilities | Waiting areas, toilets, prayer rooms, displays, taxis |
| Accessibility | Ramps and accessible facilities |
Where Is Mussafah Bus Station?
Mussafah Bus Station is located in Sector M-37 of Mussafah Industrial Area, at approximately:
28 Abu Ayoub Al Ansari Street, Abu Dhabi
The station is close to:
- Shabiya residential districts;
- Mazyad Mall;
- ICAD;
- industrial workshops;
- warehouses;
- labour accommodation;
- shops;
- cafés;
- and residential towers.
Its location makes the station particularly important for people working in Abu Dhabi’s industrial districts.
Mussafah Bus Station or Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station?
The two names are often used together, but the station data indicates that they are adjacent stops within the same transport cluster rather than exactly the same stop.
Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station is approximately:
113 metres / about 2 minutes on foot
from the main Mussafah Bus Station stop.
For most journey planning purposes, passengers may see both names when searching the area.
Always check the exact boarding stop shown for your route.
Mussafah Bus Station Timings
Bus operation depends on the route rather than one fixed station opening time.
Most local and city services operate approximately:
5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Some express and intercity services begin between about:
5:30 AM and 6:30 AM
and selected services can continue beyond midnight.
First and Last Bus at Mussafah Bus Station
Recent station data shows:
- the earliest nearby Route 102 service at approximately 4:53 AM;
- Route 102 services continuing through the evening;
- and selected intercity services operating beyond midnight.
One station listing records the E102 as the latest nearby service at approximately:
12:20 AM
The exact first and last bus depends on:
- route;
- direction;
- weekday or weekend;
- public holidays;
- and timetable changes.
Wednesday Route 102 Schedule
A recent Wednesday schedule shows Route 102 operating throughout the day around Mussafah Bus Station.
| Direction | Time |
|---|---|
| Khalifa Street | 4:53 AM |
| Khalifa Street | 6:45 AM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 7:14 AM |
| Khalifa Street | 8:35 AM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 9:24 AM |
| Khalifa Street | 10:37 AM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 11:14 AM |
| Khalifa Street | 12:38 PM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 1:14 PM |
| Khalifa Street | 2:33 PM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 3:16 PM |
| Khalifa Street | 4:36 PM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 5:24 PM |
| Khalifa Street | 6:29 PM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 7:24 PM |
| Khalifa Street | 8:36 PM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 9:09 PM |
| Mussafah Bus Station | 11:05 PM |
Timetables can change, so use current journey-planning information when timing is important.
Main Bus Routes Near Mussafah Bus Station
Several routes serve or pass through the Mussafah Bus Station cluster.
| Route | Main Connection |
|---|---|
| 101 | Mussafah / Dalma Mall / central Abu Dhabi corridor |
| 102 | Mussafah Bus Station / Khalifa Street corridor |
| 210 | Emirates Driving School corridor |
| 700 | Tarif–Abu Dhabi corridor |
| X62 | Madinat Zayed–Abu Dhabi corridor |
| X81 | Ruwais / airport-terminal corridor |
| E102 | Mussafah Shabiya–Dubai corridor |
Additional express and regional buses may also pass through nearby stops.
Route 101
Route 101 is one of the important services associated with the Mussafah area.
Station information connects Route 101 with the Dalma Mall Main Entrance–Khalifa Street corridor.
This route can be useful for passengers travelling between:
- Mussafah;
- Dalma Mall;
- and central Abu Dhabi areas.
Check the exact stop and direction before boarding.
Route 102
Route 102 is one of the strongest station-specific services in the Mussafah bus network.
Recent timetable data shows repeated services between:
Mussafah Bus Station and the Khalifa Street direction
throughout the day.
It is also one of the earliest routes operating around the station, with a listed service at approximately 4:53 AM.
Route 210
Route 210 serves the broader Abu Dhabi network and passes near the Mussafah station area.
Its listed corridor includes:
Al Rahba Hospital ↔ Emirates Driving School
Passengers should check the exact Mussafah stop because this route is part of a longer regional service.
Route 700
Route 700 serves the:
Tarif Bus Station ↔ Abu Dhabi Bus Station
corridor and is listed among services passing near Mussafah Bus Station.
It can be useful for passengers connecting with western Abu Dhabi areas.
Route X62
The X62 runs on the:
Madinat Zayed Bus Station ↔ Abu Dhabi Bus Station
corridor.
It is another regional service associated with the Mussafah station area.
Route X81
The X81 serves the broader Ruwais and airport-terminal corridor and is listed among buses stopping near Mussafah.
Because X-routes can cover long distances, always check the displayed destination before boarding.
Mussafah to Dubai Bus
The most important direct Dubai connection is:
E102
The E102 provides a direct intercity service from the Mussafah Shabiya area toward Dubai.
A key Dubai stop is:
Ibn Battuta
This makes the route especially useful for passengers travelling toward:
- Jebel Ali;
- Dubai Marina;
- JLT;
- southern Dubai;
- and Dubai Metro connections.
E102 Mussafah to Dubai
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | E102 |
| Origin area | Mussafah / Mussafah Shabiya |
| Dubai connection | Ibn Battuta corridor |
| First departure | Around 6:20 AM |
| Last departure | Around 11:20–11:40 PM |
| Typical frequency | Around 60 min |
| Approx. journey | Around 75–100 min depending on traffic |
| Payment | Hafilat / applicable intercity payment rules |
Current service displays may show a Dubai terminus beyond Ibn Battuta, so check the destination board on your travel day.
Is There a Direct Bus From Mussafah to Dubai?
Yes.
The E102 provides the key direct connection between Mussafah and Dubai without requiring passengers to first travel to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.
What Time Does the E102 Start?
A useful planning time for the first E102 from the Mussafah side is:
around 6:20 AM
What Time Is the Last E102 From Mussafah?
The final daytime/evening departure is generally around:
11:20 PM to 11:40 PM
depending on the timetable.
Station-area services can continue later in the opposite direction.
How Long Is Mussafah to Dubai by Bus?
Allow approximately:
75–100 minutes
to reach the Ibn Battuta area under normal conditions.
Traffic between Abu Dhabi and Dubai can increase the journey time.
Mussafah to Abu Dhabi City
Mussafah is well connected with central Abu Dhabi by local and regional buses.
Routes such as 101 and 102 form part of the high-demand city corridor.
Typical journey time between Mussafah and central Abu Dhabi can be approximately:
30–45 minutes
depending on:
- traffic;
- destination;
- number of stops;
- and route.
Mussafah to Khalifa City
Khalifa City can be reached through the wider local bus network.
The verified route data shows multiple services connecting the Mussafah area with suburban Abu Dhabi districts, while Route 102 also connects with the wider Khalifa Street/city corridor.
Check current routing before departure because local service patterns can change.
Mussafah to Mohammed Bin Zayed City
Mohammed Bin Zayed City is another major residential district near Mussafah.
Local routes and feeder services connect MBZ City with the Mussafah transport network.
Passengers travelling from MBZ City should check the current Abu Dhabi Mobility timetable for the nearest direct stop.
Mussafah and ICAD
The Industrial City of Abu Dhabi, or ICAD, is one of the most important employment areas connected with Mussafah.
The station supports thousands of workers travelling to:
- manufacturing facilities;
- logistics centres;
- workshops;
- warehouses;
- industrial offices;
- and labour accommodation.
Mussafah Bus Station to Shabiya 12
Shabiya 12 is close to the main station area.
Different references place Shabiya stops within short walking or local-bus distance of the station cluster.
Routes associated with the Shabiya area include services such as:
- 101;
- 102;
- and other local routes.
Because the exact stop matters, check your route for the specific Shabiya sector and street.
Nearby Bus Stops
Several stops are located very close to Mussafah Bus Station.
| Stop | Distance / Walking Time |
|---|---|
| Mussafah Bus Station | 21 m / about 1 min |
| Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station | 113 m / about 2 min |
| Street 66 / Street 33 | 209 m / about 3 min |
| Street 51 / Street 16 | 520 m / about 7 min |
These stops form a compact transport cluster, but different routes can use different boarding points.
Hafilat Card at Mussafah Bus Station
For Abu Dhabi public bus travel, passengers should keep a Hafilat Card ready.
Hafilat is the smart-card system used for Abu Dhabi bus services.
The card is used for cashless travel and should have enough balance before boarding.
Can You Use a Dubai Nol Card at Mussafah?
Do not rely on a Dubai Nol Card for local Abu Dhabi bus travel.
Abu Dhabi uses the Hafilat system for its local public buses.
If travelling between Dubai and Mussafah, payment arrangements can depend on the direction and operator, but once travelling locally within Abu Dhabi, Hafilat is the card to keep ready.
Can You Pay Cash on Mussafah Buses?
Do not rely on cash payment onboard Abu Dhabi buses.
A topped-up Hafilat Card is the safest option for local journeys and is required for most services.
Mussafah Bus Fares
Local fares are generally inexpensive.
A useful planning guide is:
| Journey | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|
| Short Mussafah trip | Around AED 2 |
| Mussafah to Abu Dhabi city | Around AED 4–5 |
| Longer/intercity journey | Depends on route |
Intercity fares should be confirmed for the specific route before travel.
Where Can You Top Up Hafilat?
Hafilat facilities are available through:
- self-service machines;
- authorised retailers;
- supported transport applications;
- station ticketing facilities;
- and other Hafilat points of sale.
Top up before boarding rather than waiting until the bus arrives.
Mussafah Bus Station Facilities
The station provides practical facilities for high daily passenger volumes.
| Facility | Available |
|---|---|
| Air-conditioned waiting areas | Yes |
| Covered outdoor shelters | Yes |
| Digital departure information | Yes |
| Hafilat services | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Prayer rooms | Yes |
| Seating | Yes |
| Taxi / ride-hailing areas | Yes |
| Accessibility ramps | Yes |
| Nearby food and cafés | Yes |
Waiting Areas
Passengers can use both:
- indoor climate-controlled waiting areas;
- and covered outdoor shelters.
These are especially useful during Abu Dhabi’s hotter months.
Digital Bus Information
Digital display boards provide information about:
- arrivals;
- departures;
- route numbers;
- and service changes.
For an important connection, check the screen shortly before boarding.
Prayer Rooms
Prayer facilities are available for passengers using the station.
Restrooms
Passenger restroom facilities are available within the transport hub.
Shops and Food Near Mussafah Bus Station
The station is close to shops, cafés and everyday services.
Mazyad Mall is one of the most important nearby commercial landmarks and provides:
- food;
- retail;
- pharmacies;
- ATMs;
- and other daily services.
Accessibility
Mussafah Bus Station includes facilities for passengers with reduced mobility.
These include:
- ramps;
- accessible pathways;
- accessible restrooms;
- low-floor buses on applicable services;
- and designated passenger facilities.
Taxi and Ride-Hailing
Taxi and ride-hailing pickup is available near the station.
This is useful for destinations:
- deep inside industrial sectors;
- not directly served by bus;
- or difficult to reach on foot during hot weather.
Parking at Mussafah Bus Station
Parking is available in the wider Mussafah and Shabiya area, but passengers should follow posted parking regulations.
Do not assume that all spaces immediately around the terminal are free or available for long-term parking.
Nearby Places
Mazyad Mall
Mazyad Mall is one of the closest major landmarks to the Shabiya station area.
It provides shopping, food and everyday services.
Dalma Mall
Dalma Mall is another major shopping destination in the wider Mussafah area.
Local buses and taxis can be used for onward connections.
ICAD
ICAD is one of the largest nearby industrial employment centres.
Shabiya
Shabiya’s residential sectors are immediately associated with the bus station and provide housing, restaurants, shops, schools and other services.
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
MBZ City is a major residential district connected with the Mussafah area by road and public transport.
Peak Hours at Mussafah Bus Station
The busiest periods generally correspond with work and industrial shift changes.
Typical busy periods include:
Morning: around 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Evening: around 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Some services can operate approximately every 10–20 minutes during high-demand periods.
Allow additional time during shift changes.
Best Time to Travel
For a less crowded journey, consider travelling:
- after the morning rush;
- around mid-morning;
- or in the early afternoon.
Intercity passengers should still plan around the scheduled departure of their specific service.
How to Check Live Mussafah Bus Timings
Use current Abu Dhabi public transport journey-planning services to check:
- route schedules;
- live bus information;
- station locations;
- and changes.
Digital displays inside the station also provide current departure information.
Tips for First-Time Passengers
Confirm Mussafah or Mussafah Shabiya
They are very close, but your bus may use a specific boarding point.
Check the Direction
Long-distance and regional services can pass through Mussafah while travelling between other terminals.
Keep Your Hafilat Card Ready
Do not rely on cash onboard.
Arrive Early for E102
For Dubai travel, arrive around 10–15 minutes early so you can confirm the bay and destination.
Allow for Industrial Traffic
Mussafah traffic can increase significantly around shift changes.
Use a Taxi for the Final Industrial-Sector Connection
Individual factories and warehouses can be far from the nearest public bus stop.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Confusing Mussafah and Shabiya Stops
The two stops are adjacent but not identical.
Assuming Every Route Goes to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Many buses passing through Mussafah serve completely different regional corridors.
Using Nol Instead of Hafilat
For local Abu Dhabi travel, keep a Hafilat Card.
Assuming Cash Will Be Accepted
Cashless Hafilat travel is the safer expectation.
Going to Abu Dhabi Central First for Dubai
The E102 provides a direct Mussafah–Dubai connection, so a city-centre transfer is not always necessary.
Using Old Route Numbers for Al Ain or Sharjah
Long-distance route patterns can change. Check current station information rather than relying on an old online route table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Mussafah Bus Station?
Mussafah Bus Station is in Sector M-37, Mussafah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi, near Shabiya and Mazyad Mall.
What Is the Address?
A commonly listed address is:
28 Abu Ayoub Al Ansari Street, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.
Is Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station the Same as Mussafah Bus Station?
They belong to the same transport area but are separate adjacent stops.
Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station is approximately 113 metres away.
What Time Does Mussafah Bus Station Open?
Many local services begin around 5:00 AM, although some route activity starts earlier.
What Is the First Bus Near Mussafah Bus Station?
Recent station data records Route 102 at approximately 4:53 AM.
What Time Is the Last Bus?
Most normal local services finish around 11:00–11:30 PM, while selected intercity services continue after midnight.
Which Bus Goes From Mussafah to Dubai?
Use E102.
Where Does E102 Go in Dubai?
The E102 serves the Dubai corridor through Ibn Battuta, with current service displays potentially showing an onward Dubai terminus.
What Time Does E102 Start From Mussafah?
Approximately 6:20 AM.
What Time Is the Last E102?
Usually around 11:20–11:40 PM from the Mussafah side, depending on the timetable.
How Long Does Mussafah to Dubai Take?
Approximately 75–100 minutes to the Ibn Battuta area, depending on traffic.
Do I Need to Go to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Reach Dubai?
Not necessarily. The E102 provides a direct connection from the Mussafah/Shabiya area.
Which Bus Runs Frequently at Mussafah Bus Station?
Route 102 is one of the most consistently documented services at the station.
Which Buses Stop Near Mussafah Bus Station?
Station listings include routes such as:
- 101;
- 102;
- 210;
- 700;
- X62;
- X81;
- and E102.
Other regional routes may also use nearby stops.
Can I Use a Nol Card?
Not for ordinary local Abu Dhabi bus travel.
Use Hafilat.
Can I Pay Cash?
Do not rely on cash onboard. Keep a Hafilat Card ready.
How Much Is a Local Mussafah Bus?
Short trips can cost around AED 2, while travel toward central Abu Dhabi can be approximately AED 4–5.
Does Mussafah Bus Station Have Toilets?
Yes.
Does It Have Prayer Rooms?
Yes.
Are There Air-Conditioned Waiting Areas?
Yes.
Is Mussafah Bus Station Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes. Accessibility facilities include ramps and accessible pathways.
Are Taxis Available?
Yes. Taxi and ride-hailing services are available around the station.
Is Mazyad Mall Near Mussafah Bus Station?
Yes. Mazyad Mall is one of the main nearby landmarks around the Shabiya/Mussafah station area.
Is Dalma Mall Near Mussafah?
Yes. Dalma Mall is located in the wider Mussafah area and can be reached by onward local transport or taxi.
Final Mussafah Bus Station Guide
Mussafah Bus Station is one of Abu Dhabi’s most important transport hubs outside the city centre, particularly for the industrial and Shabiya communities.
For Dubai:
E102 → Ibn Battuta / Dubai corridor
For frequent local travel:
101 and 102 → Mussafah and central Abu Dhabi network
Other regional services around the station include:
210, 700, X62 and X81
For payment:
Use a Hafilat Card
For live journey information:
Check current Abu Dhabi Mobility journey-planning services and the station’s digital displays.
The most important thing for first-time passengers is to check the exact boarding stop. Mussafah Bus Station and Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station are only a short walk apart but are not exactly the same stop, and different services can use different parts of the transport cluster.