RTA Gold Souq to International City.
Route notes for Bus 53: Gold Souq to International City
Operator: RTA Dubai. From Gold Souq to International City. Every 15–25 mins. Dubai RTA buses are Nol only. Abu Dhabi city buses are Hafilat. Intercity E-routes (E100, E101, E16, E700 and cousins) are the coaches between emirates — confirm the live stop, because names get reused.
How to ride it today
Open S’hail (Dubai) or the local operator app. The stop list on this page is typical, not a live GPS feed. For Jumeirah beaches take Bus 81; for DXB toward Satwa / Trade Centre take C01.
Confirm hours, tickets and visitor rules on the RTA Dubai (Metro, bus, tram, Nol) before you go.
Hours, fares and the operator site
Confirm last trains and Nol or Hafilat prices on the operator’s own page and in the S’hail app before you tap — they change.
First and last trains
Typical times for this route — not a live board. Check S’hail for the next Metro, tram or bus.
- 05:15 First useful
- 08:00 Peak
- 23:30 Late
Stops on this route
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1
Gold Souq
Gold Souq · Nol zone 2 · +0 min
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2
International City
International City · Nol zone 3 · +40 min
Nol fares on this route
Typical Silver, Gold and Student prices from published RTA tables. Confirm in the S’hail app before you tap — Gold vs Silver and how many zones you cross can change the fare.
| From | To | Silver | Gold | Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Souq | International City | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 2.50 |
Nearby on this route
Malls, beaches and attractions near the stops — plus airport SIM desks when the route serves DXB or AUH.
Malls along this route
Attractions along this route
Dining nearby
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay cash on Bus 53: Gold Souq to International City?
RTA Dubai buses are Nol tap-in — no cash on Bus 53. Buy Silver at any Metro station or airport kiosk.
Where does Bus 53: Gold Souq to International City go?
RTA Gold Souq to International City. Gold Souq to International City. Operator: RTA Dubai. The stop list on this page is the route, not a live GPS feed — open S’hail or the local operator app for every intermediate stop.
How often does Bus 53: Gold Souq to International City run?
Every 15–25 mins Typically 05:00–00:00 Friday prayer and road works stretch waits. Check the live board, not only this page.
What is near Bus 53?
Use the nearby list on this page for beaches, malls and attractions along the stops. For Jumeirah beaches take Bus 81; for DXB toward Satwa / Trade Centre take C01 — only if this page is that route.