Musaffah bus station is one of the most important bus stations in Abu Dhabi, Mussafah. It provides service to Mussafah, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, and residential and industrial areas nearby. It is known as Mohammed Bin Zayed City Bus Station (Mussafah) to Abu Dhabi Mobility. The station is situated at 28 Bu Hadeeth Street, Mussafah Community. Has bus services to various sections of Abu Dhabi. The routes are 101, 102, and 210, which are connected to the Mussafah area. A Hafilat Card allows the passenger to pay for the bus journeys. Bus schedules may be subject to change; please consult Abu Dhabi Mobility, Darbi, or Google Maps before any trips. Also, note that this station is not Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station, particularly for the E102 line to Dubai. 

Musaffah Bus Station Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Officially identified as	Mohammed Bin Zayed City Bus Station (Mussafah)
Area	Mussafah, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Map-listed address	28 Bu Hadeeth Street, Mussafah Community
Transport type	Public bus
Main operator/authority	Abu Dhabi Mobility
Payment system	Hafilat Smart Card
Local standard fare	AED 2 boarding fee plus distance charge where applicable
Maximum standard journey fare	AED 5 for journeys over 60 km
Customer service office	Available at Mohammed Bin Zayed City Bus Station (Mussafah)
Customer service hours	Weekdays, 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
Live timetable	Abu Dhabi Mobility / Darbi / Google Maps

The above fare information is based on the standard public transport fare set by Abu Dhabi Mobility. Customer-service hours are those hours that the customer service office operates, rather than those that the whole station is open. The station is not open 24 hours every day on the sources reviewed; Abu Dhabi Mobility does not publish an overall opening time for this station. 

Where Is Musaffah Bus Station?

Mussafah Bus Station is located in the Mohammed Bin Zayed City area of the city Abu Dhabi in Mussafah. The current map listing provides the following address: 28 Bu Hadeeth Street, Mussafah Community, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.

The station is significant to those travelling across the southern urban area of Abu Dhabi, such as housing developments and industrial areas around Mussafah.

Significant roads, commercial and industrial facilities are present in the surrounding area. Mussafah is one of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent industrial sites, and Mohammed Bin Zayed City is adjacent to a large residential development.

The spelling “Musaffah” is not enough to search for the city of Mussafah; search for “Mussafah Bus Station” or “Mohammed Bin Zayed City Bus Station (Mussafah).” Mussafah is the official name on Abu Dhabi Mobility’s English pages, and the term “Musaffah” is well-known as it is commonly used in search queries and map listings.

Musaffah Bus Station Bus Routes

According to the latest public transport information available, there are multiple routes that stop at Musaffah Bus Station or the nearby stops to it. The table below distinguishes between the routes according to their location to avoid mixing between the main station and Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station.

Bus Route	Main Route / Destination	Station / Stop
101	Dalma Mall Main Entrance – Khalifa Street	Nearby stop
102	Mussafah Bus Station – Khalifa Street	Musaffah Bus Station
210	Al Rahba Hospital – Emirates Driving School	Nearby stop
700	Abu Dhabi – Al Ain route	Near Musaffah area
X60	Mezaira’a Bus Station – Abu Dhabi Bus Station	Musaffah area
X62	Madinat Zayed Bus Station – Abu Dhabi Bus Station	Musaffah area
X65	Hameem Shah Plant DODSAL Camp – Abu Dhabi Bus Station	Musaffah area
X80	Ruwais ADNOC Compound Bus Station – Abu Dhabi Bus Station	Musaffah area
X81	Ruwais ADNOC Compound Bus Station – Terminal 2	Musaffah area
E102	Al Jafiliya Bus Station – Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station	Shabiya Bus Station, not the main station

Note: Moovit currently shows 5 routes that pass through the area of Musaffah Bus Station: 101, 102, 210, 700, and X62, and 5 routes that pass through the area of Musaffah Shabiya Bus Station: X60, X65, X80, X81, and E102. 

The Mussafah-Dalma Mall service is confirmed by the official timetable of Abu Dhabi Mobility for Route 210. 

Abu Dhabi Mobility advises customers to look at its official timetable, Darbi, or Google Maps for the latest route information and departure times, as schedules are prone to change. 

Musaffah Bus Station Timings

The opening and operating hours vary from bus to bus at Musaffah Bus Station. The time of the buses will vary according to the route, direction, day, and service schedule.

This is a significant difference as some guides online make one “station timing” even though this doesn’t apply to all buses. It can be a trick.

Abu Dhabi Mobility offers the official Standard Service Timetable and advises referring to Darbi or Google Maps for timetable and actual arrival details.

For instance, public transport data provided now indicates that Route 102 is available for use all week long, but there are no fixed times of departure across the entire route, as these vary throughout the day.

There are public holidays which may impact schedules too. During holidays, Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced that public buses can run on the same schedules as weekends and official holidays, with some suburban and intercity services providing extra services.

How to check the latest bus timing

Follow this order when travelling somewhere:

• See the route on the public transport timetable of Abu Dhabi Mobility.
• For current journey and stop information: use Darbi or Google Maps.
• Be sure to look at the direction before getting on.
• Double-check the schedule during public holidays or during significant service changes.

This is a more certain method than relying on a third-party timetable that was saved months before.

Passenger Facilities and Amenities

Musaffah Bus Station provides some basic facilities to provide convenience for passengers during bus travel. The station offers customer service and Hafilat card services as well.

• Waiting areas: There are waiting areas where passengers can sit to wait for buses.
• Hafilat services: Passengers can buy and recharge Hafilat cards.
• Customer services: Assistance for public transport or Hafilat enquiries.
• Bus information: Passengers can check route and service information before travel.

Please check with Abu Dhabi Mobility for the most up-to-date information regarding the facility before visiting.

Musaffah Bus Station Fare and Hafilat Card

The public transport buses in Abu Dhabi are equipped with a fare payment system called the Hafilat smart card. The passengers wave their cards as they get on and off the bus. The system means the fare will be calculated according to the distance from the boarding stop to the alighting stop. 

The standard-service fee for Abu Dhabi Mobility is:

Fare component	Current charge
Boarding fee	AED 2
Distance charge	5 fils per km
Maximum standard fare	AED 5 per journey
Transfer period	Within 60 minutes of tap-out
Maximum transfers	2 transfers using up to 3 buses

Transfers are complimentary, and an additional AED 2 can be charged for standard journeys if the conditions for the transfer are met and the distance travelled exceeds 60 km.

Passengers need to tap in and out. Abu Dhabi Mobility says that not tapping out will lead to the maximum possible journey fare being deducted on the next trip, while not adhering to fare rules will lead to penalties. 

How much does a Hafilat card cost?

Hafilat Smart Card is anonymous and costs AED 10 and can be bought from sales machines and recharge machines, selected retailers, and the customer service counter at bus stations and airports.

Hafilat also offers travel passes! The above is the standard-service coverage available with a 7-day pass at AED 35 and a 30-day pass at AED 95, according to the Abu Dhabi Mobility website. 

These passes may be more convenient than making separate fare payments for each trip for those who travel to and from work regularly.

Customer Service at Musaffah Bus Station

Mohammed Bin Zayed City Bus Station (Mussafah) is one of the stations with Customer Happiness Offices, according to Abu Dhabi Mobility. The hours of operation as published are 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM on weekdays.

The offices can be helpful in public transport services, like Hafilat cards or customer services.

Abu Dhabi Mobility also offers the public transport query number on 800850.

When an item is lost on a bus, the authority requests the passenger to give the following information: Date and time of the loss, Bus Service number or Facility location, Description of the item, and contact number. 

Musaffah Bus Station vs Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station

This is among the most significant pieces of information for everybody looking for buses in the region.

Mussafah Bus Station and Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station are public transport stations that are separate from one another.

The Shabiya station is especially important for passengers looking for the E102. E102 is currently running from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station, with stops at Zayed International Airport – Terminal A and a number of stops at Mussafah. 

So, when travelling towards Dubai, be sure not to type in the term “Musaffah Bus Station”, as your destination is likely to be E102. Ensure that your trip goes to the Mussafah Shabiya bus station.

E100, E101 and E102 are all listed as Dubai services from Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station on Abu Dhabi Mobility’s inter-emirate page.

How to Travel From Musaffah Bus Station

Planning a trip is the easiest way to begin by choosing the exact destination, and then picking a bus number.

Routes like 102 can offer a direct link to the area of Khalifa Street and Abu Dhabi Bus Station for the central area of Abu Dhabi. There is also a direct connection from Route 101 to MBZ City and the centre of Abu Dhabi to Al Reef, as well as a direct connection from Route 210 to the Mussafah side and to Dalma Mall and the northern communities of Abu Dhabi. 

If you have to transfer buses, use the transfer rule. With the ‘Tap’ feature, Abu Dhabi Mobility enables the transfer between two or more allowable public transport modes without paying an extra AED 2 when the next ‘Tap’ takes place within a maximum of 60 minutes from the first ‘Tap’ and the trips are in the same direction inside the maximum number of three buses.

Nearby Mussafah Transport and Parking Facilities

The passenger bus station is not the only transport facility in Mussafah.

Trucks and Buses Parking is one example of a dedicated facility that Abu Dhabi Mobility has in Mussafah M-18. It provides approximately 1,800 spaces for trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles and is available 24/7. 

This is a parking area for large vehicles, NOT a service area for passengers at Musaffah Bus Station.

It is helpful for drivers and businesses as it can return to the M-18 heavy-vehicle facility rather than the passenger bus station if searching for “Mussafah bus parking.”

Travel Tips for Using Musaffah Bus Station

These are some tips to help make the trip easier:

• Confirm the exact station: Check whether your journey uses Musaffah Bus Station or Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station.
• Check the direction: The same route number can operate in opposite directions, so verify the destination shown for the bus.
• Keep Hafilat ready: Abu Dhabi public buses use the Hafilat card system, and passengers need to tap in and out.
• Check before travelling: Timings can change on weekends, holidays and during service updates. Use Abu Dhabi Mobility, Darbi or Google Maps for the latest information.

Future Development and Transport Vision

Abu Dhabi is striving to have a better public transportation system. Cleaner buses, better services, and smart transport solutions are highlighted. The changes will enhance travel in areas like Mussafah.

Abu Dhabi Mobility is also rolling out electric and hydrogen buses to support its green transportation initiatives. The goal is to minimize emissions and promote more sustainable transportation.

Another aspect of Abu Dhabi’s transport plans involves smart technology. It can be used to enhance bus operations, bus route planning, and passenger services.

The expansion of the network can help Mussafah to leverage greater enhancement of Abu Dhabi’s public transport system. I can, however, confirm that no specific plans are in the works for any expansion or upgrade that is limited to just the Musaffah Bus Station.

Final Thoughts

Musaffah Bus Station plays a significant role in public transportation for passengers coming from Mussafah, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, and the surrounding regions of Abu Dhabi. It is linked with the area by several bus routes such as the 101 bus, 102, and 210 bus. Hafilat Card allows passengers to pay their bus fare and use public transport services. Please refer to the latest bus route, timing, and direction before travelling via Abu Dhabi Mobility, Darbi, or Google Maps. On weekends, public holidays, or for service updates, changes to bus schedules may occur. Also, it should be noted that this station and Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station are different stations. This is particularly essential for the passengers of the E102 service who have to travel to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station. 

FAQs 

Where is Musaffah Bus Station located?

It is situated in the Mohammed Bin Zayed City in Mussafah community, 28 Bu Hadeeth Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. It is listed in the Abu Dhabi Mobility as Mohammed Bin Zayed City Bus Station (Mussafah).

What buses go to Musaffah Bus Station?

Routes 101, 102, 210, 700, X62, and X81 serve or pass near the station. Remember to verify your exact stop before travelling.

What is the bus fare from Musaffah?

The fare is AED 2 per kilometre plus 5 fils per kilometre. The maximum standard fare is AED 5.

Do I need a Hafilat Card?

Yes. Abu Dhabi’s public buses are paid for using a Hafilat Smart Card. Tap in when getting on and tap out when getting off.

Is Musaffah Bus Station the same as Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station?

No. They’re two separate places. If you wish to travel by E102 bus to Dubai, this is crucial.

Can I travel from Mussafah Bus Station to Abu Dhabi city?

Yes. Abu Dhabi station is reached via Route 102 leading to the centre of the city. Route 101 also connects Mussafah with Abu Dhabi.

What are the bus timings?

All buses do not have a single time. Routes have different day times. Please refer to Abu Dhabi Mobility, Darbi, or Google Maps for the most up-to-date timing.

Is Musaffah Bus Station open 24 hours?

I have no confirmed 24-hour schedule of service for the passenger station. According to Abu Dhabi Mobility, its customer service office is open on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does E102 go to Musaffah?

The E102 is for the ‘Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station’ and not the main station. It is a link between Al Jafiliya Bus Station and Mussafah Shabiya.

Where can I check the latest bus schedule?

Verify with Abu Dhabi Mobility, Darbi, or Google Maps. These services deliver up-to-date information on routes and timetables.