Comfortable, Seamless Journeys Support Dubai’s Tourism 

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 12 October 2026:

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is resuming its dedicated transport services for Global Village with the launch of the destination’s 31st season. The move forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the integration of the public transport network and provide comfortable, safe and sustainable mobility options for visitors to one of Dubai’s leading tourism and entertainment destinations.

Through these services, RTA’s aims to ease visitors’ experience to Global Village and enjoy an exceptional mobility and uphold Dubai’s standing on the global tourism and entertainment map.

The new season begins on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, and runs until May 2027, welcoming millions of visitors from the UAE and abroad.

The initiative reaffirms RTA’s commitment to supporting the tourism sector and strengthening connectivity between key destinations across the emirate. Through integrated transport services, it sets out to enrich the visitors experience and deliver world-class journeys from departure to arrival.

Four Direct Routes to and from Global Village

The services include four direct bus routes linking Global Village with several of Dubai’s key transport hubs, with buses designed to deliver high standards of comfort and safety. This ensures that the journey to and from Global Village forms part of an enjoyable leisure experience for both families and individual visitors.

The routes serve strategically located departure points, making it easier for visitors from across the emirate to reach Global Village, as follows:

  • Route 102: From Al Rashidiya Bus Station to Global Village, every 60 minutes.
  • Route 103: From Union Bus Station to Global Village, every 40 minutes.
  • Route 104: From Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Global Village, every 60 minutes.
  • Route 106: From Mall of the Emirates Bus Station to Global Village, every 60 minutes.

The buses operating on these routes feature advanced specifications and modern amenities that ensure the highest levels of comfort and safety for passengers. This enhances the appeal of public transport and gives visitors a comfortable, seamless journey throughout the season.

Electric Abras Back on the Water

In parallel with the resumption of bus services, RTA is bringing back its tourist water transport service within Global Village, with two environmentally friendly electric abras. The service offers distinctive leisure trips that allow visitors to explore the waterways and enjoy unique views of Global Village’s various facilities and attractions.

One of visitors’ favourite experiences, the service combines mobility and leisure and aligns with RTA’s efforts to support sustainable mobility solutions and promote the use of clean transport. It also helps enrich the experience of Global Village guests throughout the 2026–2027 season.