City Bus 73: Al Reem Island to Bab Al Nojoum

Route Overview

Island to Specialty Shopping

City Bus 73 connects Al Reem Island with Bab Al Nojoum (specialty shopping destination), serving island residents accessing particular retail categories unavailable on-island. The AED 1-3 fare supports shopping diversity access. The route emphasizes destination-specific shopping patterns.

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 Pattern

• Destination-Specific: Shopping for particular retail categories

Passenger Types

Specialty Shoppers

The route serves residents with specific shopping needs:

• Specialty retail seekers
• Island residents accessing particular categories
• Destination-specific shoppers
• Niche retail consumers

Service Features

Shopping Diversity

• Air Conditioning: Provides shopping comfort
• Luggage Space: Accommodates specialty purchases
• Targeted Service: Focuses on destination-specific shopping

Retail Access

Shopping Diversity Equity

City Bus 73 demonstrates shopping diversity equity. The route validates diverse shopping needs as transit purposes, ensuring that island residents can access specialty retail categories not available on-island.

Destination-Specific Shopping

The route recognizes that different shopping destinations serve different retail niches, enabling island residents to select this route for specific shopping requirements that Bab Al Nojoum serves.

Island Retail Integration

By connecting Al Reem Island with Bab Al Nojoum, City Bus 73 ensures that island residents have access to specialty shopping options that complement their on-island retail offerings.