Al Baraha Bus Station is the RTA bus terminus for Al Baraha, the compact Deira district best known for its hospitals and clinics. Do not picture a grand terminal building: like the other small Deira termini, it works as a set of numbered boarding points — RTA listings name them “Al Baraha Bus Station 1, 2, 5…” — beside the district’s medical quarter, a short walk from Al Kuwait Hospital (still widely called by its old name, Al Baraha Hospital). From these points, RTA city buses run clear across the city to Ibn Battuta at Jebel Ali, along the coast to Mamzar Beach Park, and across Deira to Ras Al Khor — and the F01 feeder circles in from Union to serve the hospital streets.
Al Baraha has no Metro station inside the district, and its daily traffic is driven by the hospital, the clinics around it and the dense residential blocks behind Al Khaleej Street — which is why this modest terminus matters out of proportion to its size. This guide covers the routes that use the station, the timings picture, the nearest Metro stations, and the practical details: Nol payment and the boarding points.
Al Baraha Bus Station Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Al Baraha, Deira, Dubai — off Al Khaleej Street (D92), beside Al Kuwait Hospital (formerly Al Baraha Hospital), near the Deira Corniche |
| Operator | RTA Dubai (Roads and Transport Authority) |
| Station style | Small open-air terminus with numbered boarding points (RTA stop names run “Al Baraha Bus Station 1, 2, 5…”) — no terminal building |
| Routes based here | 8 (Ibn Battuta), C28 (Mamzar Beach Park), X64 (Ras Al Khor) per current RTA route listings |
| Feeder service | F01 circular from Union Bus Station serves the Al Baraha streets and the hospital stops — it does not terminate at the station |
| Intercity buses | None — no buses to other emirates leave from Al Baraha; use Union Square or Sabkha instead |
| Nearest Metro | Palm Deira and Baniyas Square, both Green Line — each roughly a 6–7 minute walk depending on your boarding point. Abu Hail (also Green Line) is further east, not the walkable option |
| Payment | Nol card only — tap in when you board, tap out when you leave. No cash on any RTA bus |
| Service hours | Routes run from early morning to late evening; the F01 feeder starts around 4:05am. Check the S’hail app |
Routes from Al Baraha Bus Station
City Routes Based at Al Baraha
Three RTA routes are tied to this terminus in the current route listings, covering Al Baraha’s three everyday journeys: the long cross-city run to Jebel Ali, the coastal run north to Mamzar, and the cross-Deira run to Ras Al Khor.
| Route | Destination | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ibn Battuta Bus Station | The cross-city ride — via Al Ghubaiba, the Jumeirah coast and JBR to Ibn Battuta; one of Dubai’s longest city routes at 48 stops |
| C28 | Mamzar Beach Park Terminus | The coastal run — up Al Khaleej Street past the Corniche to Mamzar Beach Park, about 70 minutes end to end |
| X64 | Ras Al Khor Terminus | The cross-Deira link — via the airport-side and Al Qusais corridor to Ras Al Khor’s warehouses and industrial plots |
The 8 is the route Al Baraha is known for: an end-to-end ride that leaves Deira, crosses to Bur Dubai at Al Ghubaiba, then follows the coast through Jumeirah and JBR to Ibn Battuta. The full run takes roughly two hours — as much a sightseeing ride as a commute, but the direct option for the Jebel Ali side. The C28 is the district’s beach bus, reaching Mamzar Beach Park in about 70 minutes. The X64 links Al Baraha with the airport-side corridor, Al Qusais and Ras Al Khor in about an hour and a half. Because RTA adjusts routings, confirm your route and boarding point in the S’hail app on the day.
The F01 Feeder and Other Buses Nearby
The F01 is the route that ties Al Baraha to the Metro. It is a circular feeder from Union Bus Station: buses leave Union, loop through the Al Baraha streets and hospital stops on an 18-stop circuit of about 51 minutes, and return to Union — connecting the district with the Red and Green Line interchange in both directions. It runs from around 4:05am until about midnight on weekdays, roughly every 20–30 minutes, and is usually the quickest way to reach Al Kuwait Hospital from the Metro. Note what it is not: the F01 does not terminate at Al Baraha Bus Station itself, so do not wait for it at the numbered terminus points — its stops are the street stops around the hospital quarter.
More RTA routes serve street stops in the wider Al Baraha area without using the terminus — the C3 crosses the district between Abu Hail and Al Karama, the C15 serves the mosque-side stops towards Mamzar and Hamriya Port, and routes such as the 13D and 17 pass along the main roads. If a journey planner sends you to a stop named “Al Baraha” plus a street or landmark rather than a station number, that is a street stop, not the terminus.
Al Baraha Bus Station Timings
There is no single station timetable — every route keeps its own schedule — but the pattern is readable. The F01 feeder is the district’s earliest bus, starting at around 4:05am from Union on weekdays (later, around 7:00am, on Sundays). The terminus routes start early: the 8 from around 5am, the C28 and X64 at around 6:00–6:15am. Frequencies sit in the usual RTA band — roughly every 20–30 minutes on the 8, every 25–35 minutes on the C28 and X64, best in the morning and evening peaks. The C28 and X64 wind down at around 10:00pm, while the 8 runs later into the evening. One trap: the X64 has a reduced Sunday pattern and does not start until the afternoon. For live departures, check RTA‘s S’hail app rather than relying on any printed list — timings change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
How to Reach Al Baraha Bus Station
By Metro, Then a Short Walk
The nearest Metro stations are Palm Deira and Baniyas Square, both on the Green Line — each is roughly a 6–7 minute walk from the terminus, Palm Deira from the Al Khaleej Street (hospital) end and Baniyas Square from the Naif end. Which one suits you depends on which numbered boarding point you are using, so check your stop before you set off. A clarification, because some guides name the wrong station: Abu Hail is also on the Green Line, but it sits on the far, eastern side of the district — it is the station for the Abu Hail neighbourhood, not a practical walk to this terminus. Coming from the Red Line side, ride to Union, the Red and Green interchange one stop beyond Baniyas Square, and either walk from there or take the F01 feeder straight into the hospital streets.
By Bus
Any of the terminus routes will bring you here in reverse — the 8 from Ibn Battuta or Al Ghubaiba, the C28 from Mamzar, the X64 from Ras Al Khor — and the F01 from Union drops you at the hospital stops a short walk from the numbered points.
By Taxi or Car
Taxis know the station by its landmark: ask for Al Baraha, near Al Kuwait Hospital (many drivers still know it as Al Baraha Hospital). By car, the district sits between Al Khaleej Street (D92) along the Corniche and Al Rasheed Road (D82) to the south, and Dubai International Airport is a short drive east. Be warned that the streets around the hospital fill up through the day, kerbside parking near the terminus is scarce, and Al Khaleej Street crawls in the evening peak — if someone is dropping you off, have them stop on a side street rather than at the boarding points.
Facilities and Tickets
Set expectations correctly: Al Baraha is a working street terminus, not a terminal building. There is no waiting hall and no departure concourse — buses use numbered boarding points, which is why RTA stop names here read “Al Baraha Bus Station 1”, “Al Baraha Bus Station 2”, “Al Baraha Bus Station 5” and so on. Check which numbered point your route uses in the S’hail app before you arrive, and wait at that point: at busy times several routes load at once from different points. Some websites describe ticket counters and restrooms at this station; treat those descriptions with caution — nothing in RTA’s listings supports them.
Payment is by Nol card only on every bus from the station — the routes charge RTA’s standard zone fares (AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two zones and AED 7.50 across three or more), and the reader shows the fare when you tap out. The 8 crosses the whole city, so expect the higher zone fares on a full ride to Ibn Battuta. Do not count on topping up at the terminus itself: top up before you come, at Palm Deira, Baniyas Square or Union Metro station, online, or in the Nol Pay app.
What the station lacks in facilities, the district makes up for outside it. Al Baraha is one of Deira’s medical quarters: Al Kuwait Hospital, Dubai Hospital a short distance away, and streets of clinics, pharmacies and medical suppliers generate trips all day. Supermarkets and cafeterias fill the blocks behind Al Khaleej Street, the Deira Corniche waterfront is on the district’s northern edge, and the Gold Souq and Baniyas Road side of old Deira is a short ride south — no shortage of places to eat, shop or wait out of the heat.
Travel Tips for Al Baraha Bus Station
- Find your numbered point first: The 8, C28 and X64 board from different numbered points, not one shared bay. Confirm your route’s point in S’hail and wait there — at peak times the points load simultaneously.
- Use the F01 for hospital trips: The feeder’s street stops serve the Al Kuwait Hospital quarter directly and link it to Union Metro from around 4:05am — usually a better bet than walking from the terminus points.
- The 8 is a two-hour ride — plan for it: Al Baraha to Ibn Battuta direct is simple but slow. If your timing matters, the F01 to Union and the Red Line to Ibn Battuta is the faster cross-city combination.
- Mind the Sunday X64: The X64 does not start until the afternoon on Sundays. For a Sunday-morning trip towards Ras Al Khor or Al Qusais, check the alternatives in S’hail the night before.
- Top up the night before: There is no Metro station at the terminus to rescue a low balance, and the 8 can charge the three-zone fare. A loaded Silver Nol card removes the main stress here.
- Beat the Deira evening traffic: Al Khaleej Street and the roads around the hospital crawl in the evening peak, and buses sit in the same traffic. For cross-town trips after 5pm, the Green Line from Palm Deira or Baniyas Square is often quicker.
Related Routes
- Union Bus Station — Deira’s main hub and the F01’s home
- Al Jafiliya Bus Station — Bur Dubai’s local terminus
- Sabkha Bus Station — the Creek-side Deira terminus
Where is Al Baraha Bus Station located?
In Al Baraha, Deira, off Al Khaleej Street (D92), beside the hospital quarter around Al Kuwait Hospital — the hospital renamed from Al Baraha Hospital in 2019 — and near the Deira Corniche. It is a small open-air RTA terminus with numbered boarding points, not a terminal building.
Which buses start from Al Baraha Bus Station?
Per current RTA route listings, three city routes are based at the terminus: the 8 to Ibn Battuta Bus Station, the C28 to Mamzar Beach Park Terminus, and the X64 to Ras Al Khor Terminus. The F01 feeder from Union also serves the Al Baraha streets and hospital stops, but it is a circular service and does not terminate at the station.
How do I get from Al Baraha to Ibn Battuta or Jebel Ali?
The 8 bus runs direct from Al Baraha Bus Station to Ibn Battuta Bus Station via Al Ghubaiba and the Jumeirah coast, taking roughly two hours across its 48 stops. For a faster trip, take the F01 feeder to Union and change to the Red Line Metro, which runs straight to Ibn Battuta.
What is the nearest Metro station to Al Baraha Bus Station?
Palm Deira and Baniyas Square, both on the Green Line — each roughly a 6–7 minute walk, depending on which numbered boarding point you use. Abu Hail, also on the Green Line, is further east and is not the practical station for this terminus, whatever some guides suggest.
How do I reach Al Kuwait Hospital (Al Baraha Hospital) by bus?
The hospital stands in the Al Baraha medical quarter, a short walk from the terminus’s numbered points. The F01 feeder from Union and the C28 both serve stops by the hospital; from the Metro, the F01 from Union Bus Station is the most direct bus link.
Can I buy or top up a Nol card at Al Baraha Bus Station?
Do not count on it. The terminus is a simple open-air stop cluster with no ticket office, so arrive with a topped-up Nol card. You can top up at Palm Deira, Baniyas Square or Union Metro station, online, or through the Nol Pay app.
Is there a bus from Al Baraha to Sharjah or Ajman?
No direct bus from this station — Al Baraha’s routes are all Dubai city services. For Sharjah, head to Union Square, where the Deira-side E-routes to Sharjah depart; our Union Bus Station guide covers the options, and the Creek-side alternative is in our Sabkha Bus Station guide.
What time is the first and last bus from Al Baraha Bus Station?
It depends on the route. The district’s earliest bus is the F01 feeder at around 4:05am from Union on weekdays; at the terminus, the 8 starts at around 5am and the C28 and X64 at around 6:00–6:15am. The C28 and X64 finish at around 10:00pm, the 8 runs later into the evening, and the X64 starts only in the afternoon on Sundays. Check live departures in RTA’s S’hail app on the day.
Daniyal Sheikh
Transport Editor, UAE Travel Hub
Dubai daily commuter covering the Metro, Nol cards, RTA buses and intercity routes across all seven emirates — every fare and timing checked against official RTA, ITC and SRTA sources.