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Dubai announces temporary closure of Airport Terminal 1 bus stop

The stop will remain closed until August 3

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the temporary closure of the 241102 Airport Terminal 1 bus stop until August 3, 2023.

Travellers are advised to use alternative bus stops during this period.

Alternative routes

  • Route 11A – 544501 Airport Terminal 3
  • Route 64A – 556501 Airport Terminal 1, External Parking
  • Route 77 – 544501 Airport Terminal 3

The announcement was made via Twitter on Monday, the caption read, “#RTA informs you of the temporary Bus Stop closure 241102 Airport Terminal 1 for routes 77, 64A and 11A from June 22 until August 3, 2023. You can use the mentioned alternative bus stops during this period for a convenient arrival to your destinations. #YourComfortMatters.”

During the Eid Al Adha period, the emirate carried almost 6.4 million passengers on journeys, according to a Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) report.

Dubai public transport over Eid Al Adha 2023

The passenger number breakdown by transport type was:

  • Dubai Metro riders on both the Red and Green Lines: 2.388 million
  • Tram: 104,000
  • Public buses: 1.409 million
  • Marine transport: 260,000
  • Taxis: 1.973 million

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