Karama Bus Station is served by 25 local RTA routes plus intercity services to Sharjah and Ajman — 10, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 33, 44, 61, 61D, 66, 67, 83, 88, 91, 91A, X23, X25, X28, X94, C3, C5, C7, C10 and C26. Below is the complete list with destinations and confirmed first/last bus timings.
Complete Local Route List
| Route | Main Destination | First Bus | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gold Souq / Al Quoz | Check display boards | |
| 21 | Ghubaiba – Al Nahda | Check display boards | |
| 22 | — | Check display boards | |
| 24 | Rashidiya | Check display boards | |
| 27 | — | Check display boards | |
| 28 | Jumeirah | 5:25 AM | 1:34 AM |
| 29 | Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa | Check display boards | |
| 33 | Airport Terminal 2 / Al Qusais / Al Ghubaiba | 5:13 AM | 12:43 AM |
| 44 | Ghubaiba / Deira / Al Quoz | Check display boards | |
| 61 | Industrial Area | Check display boards | |
| 61D | — | Check display boards | |
| 66 | — | Check display boards | |
| 67 | — | Check display boards | |
| 83 | Ghubaiba / Deira / Al Quoz | Check display boards | |
| 88 | Jumeirah Beach / Dubai Marina | Check display boards | |
| 91 | — | Check display boards | |
| 91A | — | Check display boards | |
| X23 | Al Nahda | Check display boards | |
| X25 | Business Bay / Silicon Oasis | Check display boards | |
| X28 | — | Check display boards | |
| X94 | — | Check display boards | |
| C3 | Abu Hail Metro (36 stops, ~40 min, ~24 km) | Check display boards | |
| C5 | — | Check display boards | |
| C7 | — | Check display boards | |
| C10 | Jumeirah Beach | Check display boards | |
| C26 | — | Check display boards | |
Published first/last timings are currently confirmed for routes 28 (5:25 AM / 1:34 AM), 33 (5:13 AM / 12:43 AM) and the intercity E304 (6:30 AM / 11:30 PM). Most local buses run from around 5:00 AM until midnight. For station overview, fares and facilities, see our Karama Bus Station Dubai guide.
Intercity Routes from Karama
| Route | Destination | First Bus | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| E304 | Sharjah (Jubail) | 6:30 AM | 11:30 PM |
| E306 | Sharjah | Check display boards | |
| E307 | Sharjah (~35–50 min from Karama) | Check display boards | |
| E400 | Ajman | Check display boards | |
Full timings, journey times and fares for the Sharjah routes are covered in our Karama to Sharjah bus guide (E304, E306 & E307).
Karama to Popular Destinations: Which Bus?
- Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa — bus 29
- Airport Terminal 2 — bus 33 (also serves Al Qusais)
- Deira — bus 10 (Gold Souq) or C3 (Abu Hail Metro)
- Jumeirah / Jumeirah Beach — bus 28, C10 or 88
- Business Bay / Silicon Oasis — express bus X25
- Al Ghubaiba / Bur Dubai — buses 21, 33, 44 or 83
- Sharjah — E304, E306 or E307
- Ajman — E400
How to Find Your Bus at the Station
The exact number of bays and platforms at Karama Bus Station is not officially confirmed, and navigation apps use stop labels like “Karama Bus Station 1” and “Karama Bus Station 2” that RTA has not officially verified. The practical approach:
- Check the digital display boards inside the terminal for your route’s bay assignment.
- Follow the overhead signage to the bay.
- Tap in with your Nol Card when boarding and tap out when alighting.
Bay assignments can shift during peak hours, so confirm on the board even if you are a regular.
A Note on Timings and Frequency
Buses run more frequently during morning and evening rush hours and less often late at night — the standard RTA peak/off-peak pattern. Timetables change on public holidays and during special events, and minor adjustments happen through the year. Treat any published first/last time as a guide and confirm on the station’s live boards or the RTA S’hail app on the day you travel.
If you usually travel from the Jumeirah side instead, our Satwa Bus Station routes & timings guide covers that terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bus routes are available from Karama Bus Station?
Karama is served by 25 local RTA routes — 10, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, 33, 44, 61, 61D, 66, 67, 83, 88, 91, 91A, X23, X25, X28, X94, C3, C5, C7, C10 and C26 — plus intercity routes E304, E306 and E307 to Sharjah and E400 to Ajman.
Which bus goes from Karama to Deira?
Take bus 10 towards Gold Souq, or C3 towards Abu Hail Metro (36 stops, about 40 minutes, roughly 24 km). Both connect Karama with the Deira side of the city.
Which bus goes from Karama to Dubai Mall?
Bus 29 runs from Karama Bus Station to Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa. Check the station’s display boards for the current timetable.
Which bus goes from Karama to the airport?
Bus 33 runs from Karama to Airport Terminal 2, continuing to Al Qusais. Its published timings are 5:13 AM (first bus) to 12:43 AM (last bus).
What is the C3 bus from Karama?
C3 runs between Al Karama Bus Station and Abu Hail Metro Bus Stop A-03. The route has 36 stops, covers about 24 km and takes roughly 40 minutes — a useful Deira connection.
What are the X25 bus timings from Karama?
X25 connects Karama with Business Bay and Silicon Oasis, but its exact first/last timings were not confirmed in our sources. Check the station’s digital display boards or the RTA S’hail app for live X25 timings.