E306 Bus: Al Ghubaiba to Sharjah Timings and Stops

The E306 is the RTA bus between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. It runs every 20 to 30 minutes on weekdays and takes about an hour. From Al Ghubaiba it operates from 06:40 to 23:35 on weekdays, and from Al Jubail from 05:30 to 23:10. At weekends the Sharjah end closes much earlier, with the last bus at around 20:55. The fare is AED 12, paid by Nol card.

The E306 at a glance

This page is about the E306 specifically. For a comparison of every bus between the two cities, see our Dubai to Sharjah bus guide.

Item	Detail
Operator	RTA, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority
Dubai end	Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Bur Dubai
Sharjah end	Al Jubail Bus Station
Stops	13 towards Sharjah, 14 towards Al Ghubaiba
Journey time	About 55 to 62 minutes
Frequency	Every 20 to 30 minutes on weekdays
Fare	AED 12, Nol card only

The E306 takes a different road from the E303 and E307. Instead of Ittihad Road, it uses the coastal corridor past Al Mamzar and Al Qasba, and on the Dubai side it runs through Deira’s waterfront districts before reaching Bur Dubai. That longer path is why it takes ten minutes or so more than the others.

E306 stops in both directions

The Sharjah half of the route is identical both ways. The Dubai half differs: towards Sharjah the bus calls at Hyatt Regency and Kuwait Hospital, and towards Al Ghubaiba it calls at Hamriya, Dubai Hospital and the Gold Souq bus station instead.

Order	Al Ghubaiba to Sharjah	Sharjah to Al Ghubaiba
1	Al Ghubaiba Bus Station	Al Jubail Bus Station
2	Hyatt Regency Hotel	King Faisal Road, ADNOC petrol station
3	Kuwait Hospital	King Faisal Road, Jumbo-Sony
4	Mahlab School	Al Wahda Road, City Center
5	Sharjah, Mamzar 9	Al Wahda Road, Al Wahda Center
6	Sharjah, Al Qasba	Al Wahda Road, Subway 1
7	Al Wahda Road, Subway 1	Sharjah, Al Qasba
8	Al Wahda Road, Al Wahda Center	Sharjah, Mamzar 9
9	Al Wahda Road, City Center	Mahlab School
10	King Faisal Road, Jumbo-Sony	Hamriya, Clinic
11	King Faisal Road, ADNOC petrol station	Hamriya, Port
12	King Faisal Road, Old Gold Souq	Dubai Hospital
13	Al Jubail Bus Station	Gold Souq Bus Station
14	Not applicable	Al Ghubaiba Bus Station

Al Qasba is the stop that sets the E306 apart. It is the only one of the main E-routes from Union, Deira City Centre and Al Ghubaiba that serves Al Qasba, which makes it the easiest of the three for the canal-side restaurants and attractions at Al Qasba.

Al Ghubaiba to Sharjah timings

RTA does not publish fixed departure times for this route, only hours and frequency. These are the operating hours in current schedule data.

Days	First bus	Last bus	Frequency
Monday to Friday	06:40	23:35	Every 20 to 30 minutes
Saturday	05:55	22:00	Every 20 to 30 minutes
Sunday	05:55	22:00	Every 25 to 35 minutes

With up to half an hour between buses, it is worth arriving at Al Ghubaiba with a few minutes to spare rather than walking up as one pulls out. The station is large, so allow time to find the right bay.

Sharjah to Al Ghubaiba timings

This is the direction where the weekend matters. On weekdays the last bus leaves Al Jubail after 23:00, but on Saturday and Sunday the service ends before 21:00.

Days	First bus	Last bus	Frequency
Monday to Friday	05:30	23:10	Every 20 to 38 minutes
Saturday	05:00	20:55	Every 20 to 30 minutes
Sunday	05:00	20:58	Every 25 to 35 minutes

If you spend a weekend evening in Sharjah and miss the last E306, you are not stranded. The E303 to Union runs until about 23:10 on Saturday and 23:20 on Sunday, and Union is a short metro hop from Al Ghubaiba on the Green Line.

Fare and paying with Nol

Item	Detail
Single journey	AED 12, either direction
Fare basis	Flat fare to Sharjah, whichever stop you use
Payment	Nol card or Red ticket
Not accepted	Cash, bank cards

Al Ghubaiba metro station is next to the bus station, so you can top up there before boarding. Older guides still give AED 10 for this route. Keep at least AED 12 on the card plus a margin, because a short balance means being turned away at the reader. Card types and top-up options are in our Nol card guide.

Why Al Ghubaiba is a useful end point

Al Ghubaiba is one of Dubai’s main intercity bus stations, and that makes the E306 more than a Bur Dubai commuter bus. From the same station you can continue across the country without crossing the city.

• The E100 to Abu Dhabi leaves from Al Ghubaiba. See our Dubai to Abu Dhabi bus guide.
• The E201 to Al Ain leaves from Al Ghubaiba. See our Dubai to Al Ain bus guide.
• Al Ghubaiba metro station is on the Green Line.
• The abra crossings to Deira are a short walk away, covered in our abra and marine transport guide.

So a Sharjah resident heading to Abu Dhabi or Al Ain can take the E306 into Al Ghubaiba and change there, instead of going via Union. For every intercity route, see our UAE bus timings guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the E306 bus go?

Between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah, via Al Mamzar, Al Qasba and Al Wahda Road.

What is the E306 bus fare?

AED 12 per journey in either direction, paid by Nol card or Red ticket.

What time is the last E306 from Sharjah?

About 23:10 on weekdays, but only about 20:55 on Saturday and 20:58 on Sunday. At weekends, the E303 to Union runs later.

Does the E306 stop at Al Qasba?

Yes, in both directions. Of the routes from Union, Deira City Centre and Al Ghubaiba, it is the only one that does. The E307A from Abu Hail also stops there.

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Last verified: November 2026. Route and fare checked against RTA’s route list and fare information; stops and operating hours against current transit schedule data. RTA publishes hours rather than fixed departures, so check the S’hail app on the day. Timings change during Ramadan and public holidays.
Written by Roman Shah · Reviewed by the UAEexplained editorial team
Source: Roads and Transport Authority Dubai (RTA)
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