Bus Route C03: Al Karama Bus Station to Abu Hail Metro Bus Stop A (Connector)

Traditional Neighborhood to Metro Connection

Route C03 (Connector service) bridges traditional Al Karama neighborhood—home to Dubai's largest population of working-class South Asian laborers—with Abu Hail Metro Bus Stop, enabling residents to access the metro network. The AED 3-5 connector fare reflects shorter distances. The route serves Al Karama's 200,000+ residents, predominantly manual laborers, domestic workers, and lower-income families. Morning peaks bring workers heading to various employment across the city; evening reverses toward neighborhood return. The connector service validates working-class neighborhoods as deserving direct metro access—equity principle ensuring all residents can participate in the integrated transit network.

Key Destinations

Al Karama Bus Station - Located in the traditional Al Karama neighborhood, home to 200,000+ residents, predominantly working-class South Asian laborers.

Abu Hail Metro Bus Stop A - Dubai Metro station providing access to the integrated metro network.

Community Service

This connector route provides:

• Working-class metro access
• Neighborhood-to-metro connectivity
• Affordable transit integration (AED 3-5)
• Community mobility infrastructure

Route Summary