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Route 496: Al Ain Poultry Farm to Al Yahar

Abu Dhabi City Public Transport β€’ via Al Ain Poultry Farm, Service Road, Al Yahar North & Omar Ibn Al

OriginAl Ain Poultry FarmAbu Dhabi, UAE
🚌Al Ain Poultry Farm, Service Road, Al Yahar North & Omar Ibn Al Khattab St
DestinationAl Yahar / Omar Ibn Al Khattab St (Abu Firas Al-Aslami Mosque)Abu Dhabi, UAE
FareAED 2Standard city bus fare is AED 2.00 base boarding fee + 5 fils (AED 0.05) per km, capped at AED
Journey Time30-40Approx. 30-40 min transit time depending on peak traffic
Total Stops3 StopsView all below
First Bus06:30Daily from Al Ain Poultry Farm
Last Bus21:30Last departure of the day
FrequencyEvery 45-60 minPeak & off-peak
OperatorITCHafilat Card
Service Days7 DaysMon–Sun incl. holidays
Last updated: 24/10/2026

Complete Route

All 3 Stops

Full list of stops from Al Ain Poultry Farm to Al Yahar / Omar Ibn Al Khattab St (Abu Firas Al-Aslami Mosque) with landmarks and transfer options

1Al Ain Poultry Farm

πŸ“ Poultry Farm Main Gate

2Service Road Junction

πŸ“ Highway 22 Access

3Abu Firas Al-Aslami Mosque

πŸ“ Omar Ibn Al Khattab St / Al Yahar

Schedule

Full Timetable

Official operating hours and service headways for Route 496: Al Ain Poultry Farm to Al Yahar across Abu Dhabi.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekdays (Mon – Thu)

First Bus: 06:30

Last Bus: 21:30

Frequency: Every 45-60 min

πŸ•Œ Fridays

First Bus: 07:00

Last Bus: 21:30

Frequency: Every 45-60 min

πŸ–οΈ Weekends (Sat – Sun)

First Bus: 07:00

Last Bus: 21:30

Frequency: Every 60 min

Pricing

Fare & Payment

Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Route 496: Al Ain Poultry Farm to Al Yahar

DISTANCE FARE β€’ 60-MIN FREE TRANSFERS

Hafilat Card (Electronic)

AED 2.00 – 5.00 / trip

Base boarding fee AED 2.00 plus 5 fils (AED 0.05) per km, capped at AED 5.00 max per journey. Tap in upon boarding and tap out before exiting at Hafilat validators.

UNLIMITED TRAVEL PASS

7-Day & 30-Day Passes

AED 35 / AED 95 pass

7-Day Pass (AED 35) or 30-Day Pass (AED 95) provides unlimited travel across all Abu Dhabi and Al Ain city and suburban bus routes. Available at Hafilat ticket vending machines.

CHILDREN, SENIORS & POD

Children & Concessions

Free / trip

Free travel for children aged 10 and under. Senior citizens (aged 60+) and People of Determination travel completely free of charge with a Personalized Hafilat Concession Card.

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Hafilat Smart Card is the official electronic contactless transit card issued by Abu Dhabi Mobility (Integrated Transport Centre - ITC). Standard city bus fares feature an economical base boarding fee of AED 2.00 plus 5 fils (AED 0.05) per kilometer, capped at a maximum of AED 5.00 per single journey. Passengers enjoy up to 2 free transfers (using up to 3 buses) within 60 minutes of the previous tap-out without paying an extra base boarding fee. Cash is NOT accepted on board; all passengers must tap in and tap out with a Hafilat Card.

Onboard Features

Bus Amenities

What to expect on board the Route 496: Al Ain Poultry Farm to Al Yahar

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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 fare for Route 496 is AED 2.00 base fee + 5 fils per km (capped at AED 5.00 max). Fares are charged electronically via the Hafilat Smart Card. Cash is not accepted on board.

Route 496 operates daily from 06:30 until 21:30 with buses running Every 45-60 min.

No. Dubai RTA Nol Cards and Sharjah Sayer Cards are not accepted on Abu Dhabi Mobility local buses. You must use an Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card, available at Central Bus Station, airport terminals, and ticket vending machines.

Yes. Abu Dhabi Mobility allows up to 2 free transfers (using up to 3 buses) within a 60-minute window from your previous tap-out without paying an extra AED 2 base fee, provided you are not traveling in the return direction.

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