E100 Bus: Al Ghubaiba to Abu Dhabi — Timings, Stops & Fare AED 25

The E100 bus is the original Dubai to Abu Dhabi intercity service, running from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Al Wahda). It is part of the full Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus network alongside the E101 and E102, and it is the best option if you are starting from old Dubai, Deira or Bur Dubai. The E100 bus timings start before dawn and run past midnight, the fare is a flat AED 25, and payment is by Nol card only.

Timings can change on weekends and public holidays; check the RTA journey planner before you travel.

E100 Bus — Quick Facts
Route	Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (Dubai) ↔ Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station
Fare	AED 25 one way (Nol card only — no cash)
First bus	4:20 AM from Al Ghubaiba · 4:30 AM from Abu Dhabi Central
Last bus	11:50 PM (weekdays) · 12:20 AM (weekends)
Frequency	Every 20–30 minutes
Journey time	About 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes
Operator	RTA Dubai with Abu Dhabi transport authorities

E100 Bus Route and Stops

The E100 is a limited-stop express. Leaving Dubai, the bus runs non-stop out of the city and only begins calling at stops once it reaches Abu Dhabi emirate. Coming back towards Dubai, it makes two additional city stops before Al Ghubaiba.

Al Ghubaiba (Dubai) to Abu Dhabi Central

1. Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (start)
2. Abu Dhabi, Samha
3. Abu Dhabi, Shahama Village
4. Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (Al Wahda) — final stop

Abu Dhabi Central to Al Ghubaiba (Dubai)

1. Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station (start)
2. Abu Dhabi, Shahama Bus Station
3. Abu Dhabi, Samha 2
4. Max Metro Bus Stop Landside (Dubai)
5. Department of Ports & Customs 2 (Dubai)
6. Al Ghubaiba Bus Station 9 — final stop

The Max Metro Bus Stop Landside drop is handy if you are heading towards Satwa or Sheikh Zayed Road, while Al Ghubaiba itself connects directly to the Green Line Metro. If you are starting from the Jebel Ali or Marina side of Dubai instead, the E101 bus from Ibn Battuta follows the same AED 25 fare with a shorter run into Abu Dhabi Central.

E100 Bus Timings

Direction	First bus	Last bus (Mon–Fri)	Last bus (Sat–Sun)	Frequency
Al Ghubaiba → Abu Dhabi Central	4:20 AM	11:50 PM	12:20 AM	Every 20–30 min
Abu Dhabi Central → Al Ghubaiba	4:30 AM	11:50 PM	12:20 AM	Every 20–30 min

Departures are at their most frequent in the morning and evening peaks, when a bus leaves roughly every 20 minutes. The scheduled run is about 2 hours 5 minutes — the first bus out of Al Ghubaiba at 4:20 AM reaches Abu Dhabi Central at around 6:27 AM — but allow 2 hours 30 minutes at peak times when Sheikh Zayed Road and the Abu Dhabi approach roads slow down. There is no need to book: seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the station, so arrive 10–15 minutes before the departure you want during rush hour.

E100 Bus Fare and Payment

The E100 fare is a flat AED 25, the same as every Dubai–Abu Dhabi intercity route. The full fare is deducted from your Nol card when you check in at boarding, so make sure the card carries at least AED 25 before you join the queue. Cash and bank cards are not accepted on board. Nol cards can be bought and topped up at Al Ghubaiba station, any Dubai Metro station, and at Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Remember that Nol does not work on Abu Dhabi’s local city buses — you will need a Hafilat card for onward travel inside Abu Dhabi.

How to Reach Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

Al Ghubaiba Bus Station sits in Bur Dubai, directly beside Al Ghubaiba Metro Station on the Green Line — simply follow the signs from the Metro exit. Sharaf DG Metro Station (also Green Line) is a short walk away. Dozens of RTA city buses serve the station, and there is a taxi rank outside. In Abu Dhabi, the Central Bus Station is next to Al Wahda Mall; from there, local buses and taxis cover the Corniche, Tourist Club Area and the rest of the city. For Mussafah or Zayed International Airport instead of the city centre, take the E102 bus from Ibn Battuta.

Tips for Riding the E100

• Tap your Nol card as you board and keep it handy — inspectors do check intercity buses.
• Eating and drinking on board are prohibited and can be fined; finish snacks at the station.
• Large bags go in the luggage hold under the bus — keep valuables and documents in the cabin with you.
• Friday and public-holiday schedules can differ slightly; verify the day’s departures in the S’hail app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Routes

• Dubai to Abu Dhabi Bus — all routes compared
• E101 Bus: Ibn Battuta to Abu Dhabi
• E102 Bus: Ibn Battuta to Mussafah via Abu Dhabi Airport