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Route 590: Al Ain Central Bus Station to Um Ghaffa

Abu Dhabi City Public Transport β€’ via Sheikha Salama Mosque, Town Square, Khalifa Ibn Zayed St, Al Noor Hospital &

OriginAl Ain Central Bus StationAbu Dhabi, UAE
🚌Sheikha Salama Mosque, Town Square, Khalifa Ibn Zayed St, Al Noor Hospital & Um Ghaffa
DestinationUm Ghaffa (Zayed Bin Sultan St / Petrol Station sector)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 Time40-50Approx. 40-50 min transit time depending on peak traffic
Total Stops4 StopsView all below
First Bus06:00Daily from Al Ain Central Bus Station
Last Bus23:00Last departure of the day
FrequencyEvery 30-45 minPeak & off-peak
OperatorITCHafilat Card
Service Days7 DaysMon–Sun incl. holidays
Last updated: 24/10/2026

Complete Route

All 4 Stops

Full list of stops from Al Ain Central Bus Station to Um Ghaffa (Zayed Bin Sultan St / Petrol Station sector) with landmarks and transfer options

1Al Ain Central Bus Station

πŸ“ Central District

2Town Square / Salahuddeen St

πŸ“ Al Ain City Centre

3Al Noor Hospital

πŸ“ Khalifa Ibn Zayed Street

4Um Ghaffa Petrol Station

πŸ“ Um Ghaffa Terminal

Schedule

Full Timetable

Official operating hours and service headways for Route 590: Al Ain Central Bus Station to Um Ghaffa across Abu Dhabi.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekdays (Mon – Thu)

First Bus: 06:00

Last Bus: 23:00

Frequency: Every 30-45 min

πŸ•Œ Fridays

First Bus: 06:30

Last Bus: 23:00

Frequency: Every 30-45 min

πŸ–οΈ Weekends (Sat – Sun)

First Bus: 06:30

Last Bus: 23:00

Frequency: Every 40 min

Pricing

Fare & Payment

Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Route 590: Al Ain Central Bus Station to Um Ghaffa

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 590: Al Ain Central Bus Station to Um Ghaffa

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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 590 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 590 operates daily from 06:00 until 23:00 with buses running Every 30-45 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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