Capital to Al Ain coach / bus — oasis day.
Route notes for Abu Dhabi Bus 101: Central to Al Ain
Operator: ITC Abu Dhabi. From Central to Al Ain. Every 40–60 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 ITC Abu Dhabi (Hafilat / buses) 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.
- 05:20 First useful
- 08:10 Peak
- 22:40 Late — check operator
Stops on this route
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1
Central
Central · Nol zone 2 · +0 min
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2
Al Ain
Al Ain · Nol zone 3 · +50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Al Ain | AED 7.00 | 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
Parks along this route
Dining nearby
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay cash on Abu Dhabi Bus 101: Central to Al Ain?
Abu Dhabi city buses use Hafilat, not Nol. Buy or top up before you board. ITC Abu Dhabi does not take random cash on the step.
Where does Abu Dhabi Bus 101: Central to Al Ain go?
Capital to Al Ain coach / bus — oasis day. Central to Al Ain. Operator: ITC Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi Bus 101: Central to Al Ain run?
Every 40–60 mins Typically 05:00–00:00 — confirm the operator Friday prayer and road works stretch waits. Check the live board, not only this page.
What is near Abu Dhabi Bus 101?
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.