Bus Route X02: Union Metro Bus Stop to Al Satwa

Downtown to Working-Class Residential

Route X02 provides express Union Metro (downtown hub) to Al Satwa (working-class residential district), serving residents commuting from downtown employment toward residential return. The 10-stop express routing through Satwa, Hana Center, Mankhool, Sharaf DG Metro, Al Ghubaiba Metro, historic neighborhoods comprises 53-minute journey at 16-50 minute frequency (weekday 16-24 min, weekend 23-50 min). The AED 5-8 fare enables working-class affordability.

Morning (5:55-8:00 AM) brings concentrated work-commute flows; evening (4:00-7:00 PM) reverses toward residential return. Peak frequency (16-24 minutes weekday) prevents schedule stress. Weekend reduced frequency (23-50 minutes) reflects lower weekend work patterns. The route validates working-class neighborhoods as deserving efficient downtown connectivity—enabling residents to access downtown employment without vehicle dependency.

Express Working-Class Commute

Route Type: Express (X-series)

• 10-stop express routing
• Downtown to working-class residential

Service Details

Journey Time: 53 minutes

Stops: 10 stops

Frequency:

• Weekday: 16-24 minutes
• Weekend: 23-50 minutes

Key Destinations

Union Metro Bus Stop - Downtown Dubai metro hub.

Al Satwa - Working-class residential district.

Route Stops: Satwa, Hana Center, Mankhool, Sharaf DG Metro, Al Ghubaiba Metro, historic neighborhoods

Working-Class Support

This express provides:

• Efficient downtown residential access
• Working-class commuting support
• Peak frequency preventing schedule stress
• Vehicle-independent downtown employment

Route Summary