Route 5: Al Zahiyah to Marina Mall
Abu Dhabi City Public Transport • via Hamdan Street, WTC Central Souq, Al Khalidiya & Corniche Road
Complete Route
All 11 Stops
Full list of stops from Al Zahiyah Terminal (Al Falah St / Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St) to Al Kasir / Marina Mall with landmarks and transfer options
📍 Al Falah St / Tourist Club Area
📍 Al Salama Hospital & Commercial Strip
📍 Liwa Shopping Center
📍 World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi (WTC)
📍 Al Mariah Mall & Gold Souq
📍 Khalidiya Commercial Corridor
📍 Khalidiya Public Park
📍 Abu Dhabi Corniche Promenade
📍 Nation Towers & St. Regis
📍 UAE Heritage Village & Breakwater
📍 Marina Mall Shopping Center & Ferris Wheel
Pricing
Fare & Payment
Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Route 5: Al Zahiyah to Marina Mall
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.
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 & 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.
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 5: Al Zahiyah to Marina Mall
Climate Control
High-capacity air conditioning throughout the bus cabin.
Wheelchair Access
Low-floor entry with automatic boarding ramps and clamps.
Free Wi-Fi
High-speed public internet available across all public transit buses.
CCTV & GPS Safety
24/7 security monitoring, live dispatch, and priority seating.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The fare for Route 5 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 5 operates daily from 05:10 until 23:30 with buses running Every 15-20 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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