Dubai RTA To Launch New Tourist Bus Service In September

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch a new tourist bus service. The initiative is aimed at attracting both residents and visitors to enjoy the city’s iconic landmarks. The ‘On & Off’ bus service will be launched in September and is part of enhancing the tourism sector, which has a vital role in driving Dubai's economic growth and GDP.

The bus will depart from Dubai Mall and operate from 10 AM to 10 PM, with a frequency of 60 minutes. Passengers will be able to visit eight key attractions and celebrated landmarks in the emirate. This includes Dubai Frame, Heritage Village, Museum of the Future, Gold Souk, Dubai Mall, La Mer Beach, Jumeirah Mosque, and City Walk. The journey through the landmarks will take two hours, with the fare set at Dh35 per person valid for the whole day.

This September, #RTA is set to launch the On & Off Bus Tours (Touristic Bus), a new initiative aimed at attracting both residents and visitors of the emirate to enjoy the city’s iconic landmarks and touristic attractions. #Dubai, a city constantly reinventing itself, offers a… pic.twitter.com/ViU7FRyJYV

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“The Dubai On & Off Bus will also contribute to the integration of the public transport system in Dubai as it connects with other modes of public transport, such as the metro, marine transport, and public buses, especially at Al Ghubaiba station, which is a hub for metro, marine, and public bus services," said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at RTA, in a statement.