Two new bus stations with state-of-art designs ready

Two bus stations that feature retail outlets, restaurants and offices have been constructed, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced.

Called ‘model bus stations’, the two facilities have come up in Oud Metha and Al Satwa.

The new stations boast “contemporary designs that cater to the needs of sustainability and people of determination”, said Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the RTA.

“The role of the new stations goes beyond the prevailing concept of commuting passengers … They encompass the offering of integrated services for passengers such as retail outlets, service points, offices and others.”

The RTA recently opened four bus stations: Al Jafiliya, Al Ghubaiba, Etisalat and the Union.

Al Ghubaiba Bus Station comprises six buildings with an area of 2,452 square metres and a capacity to serve 15,000 daily riders per day.

Al Jafilya Bus Station has a building for the station and a multi-level building comprising of a ground floor, two levels and rooftop car parking. The built area spans 19,000 square metres and the station can serve 7,000 daily riders.

The Union Bus Station comprises three buildings with a total area of 2,180 square metres. It can handle 7,500 riders per day.

The Etisalat Bus Station is connected with Etisalat Metro Station. It comprises one ground floor and a mezzanine floor. The station covers an area of 708 square metres and can handle 4,500 riders per day.