Global Village guide
Global Village bus: RTA routes 102, 103, 104 and 106, timings and fares
Four RTA bus routes run straight to Global Village in Season 31: 102 from Al Rashidiya Bus Station (Centrepoint metro), 103 from Union, 104 from Al Ghubaiba and 106 from Mall of the Emirates. Buses run daily from about 3:15pm to 11:15pm, every 40 to 60 minutes, take about 30 minutes and cost Dh10 each way on a Nol card.
The RTA bus is the cheapest way to Global Village: Dh10 each way. It works well for the trip there. The trip back is the catch, because the buses stop before the park closes. Plan both directions before you set off.
The four Global Village bus routes
| Route | Starts from | Nearest metro | Every | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Al Rashidiya Bus Station | Centrepoint (Red Line) | 60 min | Best for Deira, Mirdif, Rashidiya and the airport area |
| 103 | Union Bus Station | Union (Red and Green lines) | 40 min | The most frequent route; via Al Rebat Street |
| 104 | Al Ghubaiba Bus Station | Al Ghubaiba (Green Line); stops near Max Fashion (Al Jafiliya) | 60 min | Best for Bur Dubai, Karama and Satwa |
| 106 | Mall of the Emirates Bus Station | Mall of the Emirates (Red Line) | 60 min | Via Al Barsha and Al Quoz; best for Marina, JBR and Al Barsha |
These are the same four routes as last season, and no changes were reported for Season 31. In November 2024 RTA also launched route 108 from Satwa on weekends and holidays; we haven’t found it in any Season 31 announcement, so check the RTA app before relying on it.
Timings: first bus, last bus, how long it takes
- First buses: from about 3:15pm, so you arrive close to the 4pm opening.
- Last buses: around 11:15pm.
- Journey time: about 30 minutes, more on weekend evenings.
- Every day of the week while the season runs (October to May).
For exact departure times from your stop, use the RTA S’hail app or call RTA on 800 9090. Times shift slightly with traffic and during events.
Fares and paying
The fare is Dh10 one way on a Nol card (Dh20 return). There’s no cash payment on board, so top up your Nol card at any metro station or machine first. If you travel to the bus station by metro or another bus, that leg is a separate fare.
For a family of four, the bus costs Dh80 for the return trip before any metro legs. That’s when a single taxi or a private car starts to look competitive, especially for the ride home.
The last-bus problem
Global Village is open until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and until 1am from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays. The last buses leave around 11:15pm. That leaves 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes when the park is still open but the buses have stopped.
Your options for the ride home:
- Leave by 11pm and catch a bus.
- Take a taxi or ride-hailing car, accepting long waits after 11:30pm on weekends. See the taxi guide.
- Book a pickup in advance, a one-way private car for the ride home only. See leaving at closing.
Coming from another emirate
Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah run their own buses to Global Village, and from Sharjah most people connect through Union or Al Ghubaiba. The intercity bus guide has the routes, times and fares.
Bus or car?
The bus is great value for one or two people who don’t mind a fixed timetable and a walk. For families with young children, groups, older relatives, or anyone staying until closing, compare it with a private transfer or group transport, where one booked vehicle covers everyone both ways.
Questions people ask
Which bus goes directly to Global Village?
RTA routes 102, 103, 104 and 106 go directly to Global Village. 102 starts at Al Rashidiya Bus Station, 103 at Union Bus Station, 104 at Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and 106 at Mall of the Emirates Bus Station.
How much is the bus fare to Global Village?
Dh10 one way, paid with a Nol card, so Dh20 for a return trip. If you connect from the metro or another bus, that part of the journey is charged separately.
What time is the last bus from Global Village?
The buses run until about 11:15pm. The park stays open until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and 1am from Thursday to Saturday, so the last bus leaves before closing time.
How often does the 103 bus from Union run?
Route 103 from Union Bus Station runs every 40 minutes, the most frequent of the four routes. Routes 102, 104 and 106 run every 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take to Global Village?
About 30 minutes on the direct route, according to Global Village, longer in heavy weekend traffic. Allow extra time to reach the starting bus station.
Is there a 24-hour bus to Global Village?
No. The Global Village routes are seasonal and run in the afternoon and evening only, roughly 3:15pm to 11:15pm.
Sources
Park and transport details change between seasons. Dates show when each source was published or last checked. If anything here conflicts with the official source, the official source wins.
- Global Village: Plan your visit (bus routes and times) (15 November 2026)
- Gulf News: Global Village bus routes, fares and timings (13 October 2026)
- Gulf News: Global Village bus routes and electric abras return (14 October 2026)
- RTA: Resuming services to Global Village through bus routes and abras (Season 30) (15 October 2025)
- Khaleej Times: New bus services to Global Village (route 108, Nov 2024) (27 November 2024)