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How to get fromDubai South to Dubaiby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai South to Dubai by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway via Ibn Battuta Metro Station

    best
    1. Take the bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stationbus bus N55
    2. Take the subway from Ibn Battuta Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1subway subway MRed2
    1h 28m
    AED 14–19

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Satwa, Square 2bus bus N55
    2h 5m
    AED 13–19

  3. Drive 51.7 km

    1. Drive from Dubai South to Dubaicar car 51.7 km
    39 min
    AED 21–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dubai South to Dubaitaxi taxi 51.7 km
    39 min
    AED 160–200

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Expo 2020 Metro Station 2bus bus F55
    2. Take the subway from EXPO Metro Station 1 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 1subway subway MRed1
    1h 42m
    AED 15–19

Dubai South to Dubai by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
TicketAED 14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Dubai South, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Dubai RTA Bus operates a bus from Al Maktoum International Airport, Arrivals to Satwa, Square 2 hourly. Tickets cost AED 13–19 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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