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Route 65: Marina Mall to Al Reem City of Lights

Abu Dhabi City Public Transport β€’ via Nation Towers, Khalidiya Park, Hamdan St commercial strip, Central Souq, City of Lights

OriginMarina Mall (King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St)Abu Dhabi, UAE
🚌Nation Towers, Khalidiya Park, Hamdan St commercial strip, Central Souq, City of Lights & Shams Gate Towers
DestinationAl Reem Island (City of Lights / Al Rayfah St)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 Stops5 StopsView all below
First Bus05:45Daily from Marina Mall (King Salman Bin Abdulaziz
Last Bus00:45Last departure of the day
FrequencyEvery 15-20 minPeak & off-peak
OperatorITCHafilat Card
Service Days7 DaysMon–Sun incl. holidays
Last updated: 24/10/2026

Complete Route

All 5 Stops

Full list of stops from Marina Mall (King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St) to Al Reem Island (City of Lights / Al Rayfah St) with landmarks and transfer options

1Marina Mall

πŸ“ Marina Mall Breakwater

2Khalidiya Park

πŸ“ Khalidiya Gardens

3Hamdan St Strip

πŸ“ Hamdan Commercial Street

4Al Reem City of Lights

πŸ“ City of Lights Waterfront

5Shams Gate Towers

πŸ“ The Gate Towers & Arc Towers

Schedule

Full Timetable

Official operating hours and service headways for Route 65: Marina Mall to Al Reem City of Lights across Abu Dhabi.

πŸ—“οΈ Weekdays (Mon – Thu)

First Bus: 05:45

Last Bus: 00:45

Frequency: Every 15-20 min

πŸ•Œ Fridays

First Bus: 06:00

Last Bus: 01:00

Frequency: Every 20 min

πŸ–οΈ Weekends (Sat – Sun)

First Bus: 06:00

Last Bus: 01:00

Frequency: Every 20 min

Pricing

Fare & Payment

Accepted payment methods and fare details for the Route 65: Marina Mall to Al Reem City of Lights

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 65: Marina Mall to Al Reem City of Lights

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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 65 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 65 operates daily from 05:45 until 00:45 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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