City Bus 63: Al Reem Island to Marina Mall

Route Overview

Island Development to Shopping Access

City Bus 63 connects modern Al Reem Island (55,225 residents living in contemporary mixed-use development) with Marina Mall, providing island residents shopping destination access. The AED 1-3 fare enables island residents retail access without vehicle dependency. Al Reem Island's development includes 186,000 sq.m Reem Mall (with Snow Abu Dhabi snow park), but City Bus 63 specifically connects to Marina Mall for retail diversity.

Service Details

Fare Structure

• Standard Fare: AED 1-3 per trip
• Payment Method: Hafilat Card or cash payment

Service Frequency

• Bus Interval: Every 10-30 minutes

Service Patterns

• Weekend Emphasis: Shopping pattern peaks
• Evening: Leisure shopping traffic

Passenger Types

Island Residents

The route serves Al Reem Island's population of 55,225 residents:

• Island shoppers
• Retail workers commuting to Marina Mall employment
• Leisure travelers
• Island community members

Service Features

Island-to-Mainland Connectivity

• Air Conditioning: Provides shopping comfort
• Luggage Space: Accommodates shopping bags and purchases
• Retail Access: Enables diverse shopping options

Community Integration

Island Community Integration

City Bus 63 embodies island community integration. The route validates island-to-mainland connectivity, ensuring that island residents can access diverse shopping destinations beyond their on-island options.

Retail Diversity

The route provides island residents access to Marina Mall's retail offerings, complementing the on-island Reem Mall and ensuring shopping diversity for the island community.

Population Scale

Serving Al Reem Island's substantial population of 55,225 residents, City Bus 63 demonstrates how transit infrastructure must scale to serve major island developments with high-density residential communities.