Seasonal and Event Buses: Global Village and Yas Island
Buses to Global Village from Abu Dhabi, and the Yas Express shuttles on Yas Island.
Correction, October 2026: an earlier version of this article included Global Village Season 30 timings, Yas route numbers and shuttle details we couldn't verify. We've kept only sourced facts; check the operator's app for current details.
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Global Village (Dubai)
Global Village in Dubai runs each winter, usually from October to May. In recent seasons RTA has run seasonal buses to Global Village from hubs such as Rashidiya, Union, Al Ghubaiba and Mall of the Emirates, paid with a nol card. Routes, hours and fares are announced each season; check the RTA S'hail app before you go.
From Abu Dhabi, take the E100 to Al Ghubaiba or the E101 to Ibn Battuta (AED 25, nol card), then the Metro or a seasonal bus. See the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus guide.
Yas Island
The Yas Express shuttles link Yas Island's theme parks, hotels and Yas Mall. Our route pages list their stops: Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4. Check opening times and any fare with the Yas Island operators before you go. City buses from Abu Dhabi also serve Yas Island; the Darbi app shows the current routes.