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Blue Line: Al Nakheel to Sha am Area

Ras Al Khaimah City Public Transport β€’ via Al Rams, Ghalila, Saqr Port, Stephen Rock & Shaam Hospital

OriginAl NakheelRas Al Khaimah, UAE
🚌Al Rams, Ghalila, Saqr Port, Stephen Rock & Shaam Hospital
DestinationSha'am AreaRas Al Khaimah, UAE
FareAED 8RAKTA city bus fare is a flat AED 8.00 per trip. Payment accepted via E-SAQR Card or cash.
Journey Time70-90Approx. 75-80 min journey connecting RAK city center to northern coastal communities and Saqr Port
Total Stops13 StopsView all below
First Bus06:00Daily from Al Nakheel
Last Bus22:00Last departure of the day
FrequencyEvery 90 minPeak & off-peak
OperatorRAKTAE-SAQR Card
Service Days7 DaysMon–Sun incl. holidays
Last updated: 26/10/2026

Complete Route

All 13 Stops

Full list of stops from Al Nakheel to Sha'am Area with landmarks and transfer options

1Al Nakheel

πŸ“ Al Nakheel, Gulf Cinema

2Near Al Taawon Club

πŸ“ Al Taawon Club

3Near Shaam Hospital

πŸ“ Shaam Hospital

4Ghalila Area

πŸ“ Ghalila

5Near RAK Cement / Saqr Port

πŸ“ RAK Cement, Saqr Port

6Near Uniaon Cement Factory

πŸ“ Union Cement Factory

7Near Stephen Rock

πŸ“ Stephen Rock

8Shaebiat Salia

πŸ“ Shaebiat Salia

9Near Alhalayla

πŸ“ Alhalayla

10Near Al Rams Club

πŸ“ Al Rams Club

11Shemal Area

πŸ“ Shemal area

12Julphar Area

πŸ“ Julphar

13Sha am Area

πŸ“ Sha am Area

Schedule

Full Timetable

Official operating hours and service headways for Blue Line: Al Nakheel to Sha am Area across Ras Al Khaimah.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekdays (Mon – Thu)

First Bus: 06:00

Last Bus: 22:00

Frequency: Every 90 min

πŸ•Œ Fridays

First Bus: 06:00

Last Bus: 22:00

Frequency: Every 90 min

πŸ–οΈ Weekends (Sat – Sun)

First Bus: 06:00

Last Bus: 22:00

Frequency: Every 90 min

Pricing

Fare & Payment

Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Blue Line: Al Nakheel to Sha am Area

SMART CARD β€’ CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE

E-SAQR Card (Electronic)

AED 8.00 / trip

Tap your E-SAQR Card when boarding. Blue card costs AED 30 (includes AED 20 balance). Silver card gives a 50% discount for students and senior citizens.

EXACT CASH

Cash Paper Ticket

AED 8.00 / trip

Pay exact cash directly to the bus driver upon boarding. Flat AED 8 per journey across all RAKTA city bus lines.

GOLD CARD & INFANTS

Children & POD

Free / trip

Free travel for children under 5 years and People of Determination (with E-SAQR Gold Card) across all Ras Al Khaimah city bus lines.

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E-SAQR Card is the official contactless electronic transit card issued by Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA). City bus trips are a flat AED 8.00. Concession cards (Silver for students/seniors offering 50% discount, Gold for People of Determination free travel) are available at RAKTA customer happiness centres. Cash paper tickets are also accepted directly with the bus driver.

Onboard Features

Bus Amenities

What to expect on board the Blue Line: Al Nakheel to Sha am Area

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Climate Control

High-capacity air conditioning throughout the bus cabin.

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Wheelchair Access

Low-floor entry with automatic boarding ramps and clamps.

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Free Wi-Fi

High-speed public internet available across all public transit buses.

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CCTV & GPS Safety

24/7 security monitoring, live dispatch, and priority seating.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Blue Line costs a flat AED 8.00 per trip, regardless of the distance traveled to northern RAK.

Yes, the Blue Line provides public transit coverage through Al Rams, Saqr Port, Stephen Rock, and Ghalila.

The Blue Line operates daily between 06:00 AM and 10:00 PM with departures every 90 minutes.

The route terminates in the Sha'am residential district near Sha'am Hospital near the northern UAE border.

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