The J01 bus is one of Dubai RTA’s feeder routes operating between Jebel Ali Metro Station and Jebel Ali Industrial Area. It supports workers, residents, and industrial transit users across Jebel Ali Free Zone and nearby communities.
📅 What Are the J01 Bus Timings in Dubai?
The J01 bus schedule runs seven days a week, offering frequent connections with the Dubai Metro Red Line.
| Day | First Bus | Last Bus | Frequency |
| Monday–Friday | 05:30 AM | 11:00 PM | Every 15–20 mins |
| Saturday | 06:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Every 20–30 mins |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Every 25–30 mins |
🕓 Peak Hours: 6:30 AM–9:00 AM and 4:30 PM–7:00 PM
🎫 Accepts Nol Silver, Red, and Gold Cards
🗺️ What Is the Route of J01 Bus in Dubai?
The J01 bus route starts at Jebel Ali Metro Station and ends at Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2, looping through residential, labor camps, and logistics zones.
Major Stops Along J01 Route:
| Stop No. | Location Name | Nearby Landmark |
| 1 | Jebel Ali Metro Station | Red Line Metro terminal |
| 2 | Jebel Ali Village | Residential area |
| 3 | Industrial Area 1 | Warehouses and staff housing |
| 4 | Jebel Ali Industrial 2 | Factories, labor accommodations |
| 5 | Techno Park Entrance | Near Dubai Techno Park |
🛣️ Route Coverage: Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Labor Villages, Metro Station
📲 Is J01 Bus Live Tracking Available?
Yes, you can track J01 bus in real-time using:
- ✅ RTA S’hail App (iOS & Android)
- ✅ Google Maps (Transit Mode)
- ✅ SMS: Send the stop number to 8811
- ✅ QR codes at key bus shelters
All RTA buses, including J01, are GPS-tracked.
💳 What Are the Fares for the J01 Bus Route?
The J01 bus operates within Zone 3 and Zone 4 of the RTA system.
| Ticket Type | One Zone | Two Zones | Three+ Zones |
| Nol Silver | AED 3.00 | AED 5.00 | AED 7.50 |
| Nol Red | AED 2.00 | AED 4.00 | AED 6.00 |
✔️ You can transfer from metro to J01 within 30 minutes using a single Nol tap-in session.
📍 Which Metro Station Connects with J01?
The J01 bus starts from Jebel Ali Metro Station, which is part of the Dubai Metro Red Line.
You can access this route easily if traveling from:
- Burjuman Metro Station
- Union Metro Station Dubai
- Mall of the Emirates Metro Station
🧭 Perfect for workers heading from central Dubai to industrial areas in the south.
🚏 How to Get to Jebel Ali Industrial Area by Bus?
To reach Jebel Ali Industrial Area:
- 🚇 Take Red Line Metro to Jebel Ali Station
- 🚌 Board Bus J01 from the bus bay outside
- 📍 Get off at Industrial Area 1 or 2 depending on your location
✔️ Also accessible via connecting routes like F45, F55, and F57 buses.
Related Travel Guides
- F45 Bus Timetable
- Union Metro Station Dubai
- X25 Bus Timetable
- How to Get Fazaa Card
- Mall of the Emirates Metro Station
J01 Bus – FAQs
🕒 What are the first and last J01 bus timings?
- First bus: 05:30 AM (weekdays), 06:00 AM (weekends)
- Last bus: 11:00 PM daily
📍 Which areas does J01 serve?
It serves Jebel Ali Metro, Jebel Ali Village, Industrial Areas 1 & 2, and Techno Park.
💳 Can I use my Nol Card on J01?
Yes. Silver, Red, and Gold Nol Cards are accepted.
🚇 Which Metro line connects with J01?
The Red Line connects directly at Jebel Ali Metro Station.
📲 How can I check J01 bus live updates?
Use the S’hail app, Google Maps, or SMS 8811 with the stop number.
