RTA announces Expo 2020 Dubai bus timetable for visitors travelling from other emirates

Organisers hope people will choose public transport to get to world fair

A rendering of the UK pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by Es Devlin. Courtesy Es Devlin

France are set to wow visitors with their colourful pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.   

The Swiss pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: Swiss Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

France Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Renderings of the India pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy: Consulate of India, Dubai 

With the UAE being home to millions of Indians, the country's pavilion is set to be a huge visitor attraction at Expo 2020 Dubai.  

The construction of the Pakistan pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020 site has been completed. Courtesy: General Consulate of Pakistan in Dubai 

Rendering of Italian pavilion at Expo 2020. Courtesy: Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Rendering of Italian pavilion at Expo 2020. Courtesy: Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

UK pavilion outer side view. Expo 2020. Courtesy UK Pavilion Expo 2020

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 will be 13,069 square metres - the second largest pavilion at next year's world fair. Courtesy Expo 2020 Dubai

The Luxembourg Pavilion will bring in culinary students to cater to visitors during the months-long event. Courtesy Luxembourg Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Luxembourg pavilion. Courtesy: Luxembourg Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Renderings of the Brazilian pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, which is set to offer an immersive experience for visitors. Courtesy Brazil Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Renderings of the Brazilian pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai. Courtesy: Brazil Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

The German Pavilion CAMPUS GERMANY: Side view. Courtesy: German Pavilion EXPO 2020 Dubai

The German Pavilion CAMPUS GERMANY at night: Façade. Courtesy: German Pavilion EXPO 2020 Dubai

Kuwait Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai. Courtesy Expo 2020 Dubai 

Kuwait pavilion for expo 2020

Ireland's pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai is inspired by the megalithic Newgrange tomb. Courtesy Embassy of Ireland in the UAE

The UAE pavilion with Al Wasl Plaza in the background seen from above at the Dubai Expo 2020 site. Courtesy: Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Ramola Talwar. News. Visitors in the Hall of Consumption. ExpoÕs Sustainability Pavilion opens to the public. Dubai. Thursday, January 21st, 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Expo's Sustainability Pavilion has opened to the public in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , January 16 – 2021 :- Inside view of the Dubai Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion during the media tour in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram/Big Picture. Story by Sarwat

Philippines 2020 Expo Pavilion.  Courtesy: Philippines Expo 2020

The Philippines' pavilion at Expo 2020 wil celebrate sustainability and encourage people across the globe to embrace nature. Courtesy: Philippines Expo 2020

American participation in the world fair was in jeopardy last year after a private consortium failed to attract sufficient funds. USA Pavilion at Expo 2020

The theme of the US pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is life, liberty and the pursuit of the future. Courtesy: USA Pavilion at Expo 2020

Render of the exterior of Monaco pavilion that will be wrapped with solar panels at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Courtesy: Monaco Expo 2020 

Monaco Pavilion Expo 2020 rendering 

Finland Expo pavilion. Story by Ramola.

Finland Expo pavilion. Story by Ramola.

The wooden poles of the Malaysia Pavilion will be lit up at night to represent fireflies in mangrove trees. Courtesy: Malaysia Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Exhibition halls will be located in suspended sections, while a basement four metres below the surface will contain an auditorium, business centre, cafe and sunken gardens. Courtesy: Malaysia Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

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Dozens of buses will run across the UAE to transport visitors from other emirates to Expo 2020 Dubai.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said 70 buses will be deployed to run 193 trips a day Saturday to Wednesday, and 213 trips on Thursdays and Fridays, from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.

It is hoped the convenient services will encourage visitors to use public transport to get to the world fair.

An extension of the metro has also been built to service the Expo 2020 site during the event, and in the years afterwards.

Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the RTA executive directors board, said the model of buses was specially chosen.

"The RTA has dedicated a full fleet of public buses compatible with the low carbon emission standards of Euro 6 buses, which will be making their debut in the MENA region. The plan illustrates RTA’s keenness to reduce the carbon footprint of these buses," he said.

"Each bus has a low-floor entry to make it easily accessible to people of determination.

"The buses are designed to deliver premium services to mass transit riders thanks to the high-class finishing works, roomy seats, dedicated seats for children, WiFi service, USB charging ports and an array of smart systems."

Buses from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

There will be four stations in Abu Dhabi for transporting Expo 2020 visitors, with buses running every 20 minutes.

1. Abu Dhabi International Airport - the RTA will deploy 10 buses to run 31 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 33 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday.
2. Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station - 10 buses will run 26 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 29 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday.
3. Marina Mall Station - 10 buses will run 27 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 28 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday.
4. Al Ain Bus Station - nine buses will run 22 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 25 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday.

Buses from Sharjah

The RTA has specified two locations for transporting Expo 2020 visitors from Sharjah.

1. Al Jubail Bus Station - the RTA will deploy 10 buses to run 29 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 33 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday. Buses will run every 20 minutes.
2. Muwaileh Station - 10 buses will run 32 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 37 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday. Buses will run every 15 minutes.

Buses from Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman

Ras Al Khaimah Bus Station will transport visitors from Ras Al Khaimah to Expo 2020.

Visitors from Ajman will be served from Ajman Bus Station.

Seven buses will serve both locations and the service will start from Ras Al Khaimah and head to Expo via Ajman.

The RTA will run 17 daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 18 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday. Buses will run every 60 minutes.

Buses from Fujairah

The RTA will deploy four buses to serve Expo 2020 visitors from Fujairah, which will depart from near City Centre Fujairah.

There will be nine daily trips in both directions from Saturday to Wednesday, and 10 daily trips in both directions on Thursday and Friday.

Buses will run every two hours.

Opening soon

With only weeks to go until the start of Expo 2020 Dubai on October 1, preparations are gathering pace.

The Expo 2020 metro station opened on Route 2020 of the Metro Red Line on June 1, although at present only those with clearance to access the Expo site in Dubai South are permitted to use it.

The station was carefully designed to resemble the wings of a plane to symbolise Dubai's innovation drive.