893 Air-Conditioned Bus Shelters Established Across The Emirate By The Dubai RTA; Details Inside

It’s no secret that the UAE is currently reeling under immense heat. As a result, there are many ways in which authorities are trying to ensure that people can go about their day without falling sick. And to ensure that people travelling via public transport, especially buses, can feel at ease while waiting. The Dubai RTA is establishing air-conditioned bus shelters. And as if revealed by the authority recently, it has established 893 shelters so far.

Dubai RTA Installs 893 AC Bus Shelters

As revealed by the Dubai RTA, it has installed 893 air-conditioned bus shelters across 622 locations in Dubai, so far. A part of the inspection and maintenance campaign, which began in March, continues in the second quarter of 2025 as well. After proactive inspections and maintenance campaigns, operational efficiencies of AC bus shelters were also verified, as the temperature continues in the emirate.

Authority Continues To Carry Out Extensive Site Visits

أعلنت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات بدبي عن جاهزية مواقف الحافلات المكيفة والمخصصة لانتظار ركاب الحافلات لموسم الصيف، التي يبلغ عددها الإجمالي 893 موقفاً موزعاً على 622 موقعاً في مختلف أنحاء إمارة #دبي، حيث بدأت حملة الفحص والصيانة في شهر مارس، حتى الربع الثاني من عام 2025.

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For this purpose, as revealed by Shaikha Ahmad AlShaikh, who is the Director of Buildings and Facilities at the Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA has mentioned how the authority has carried out extensive site visits. Yes, done during the morning and evening hours to ensure there is round-the-clock efficiency and immediate corrective measures are taken when technical faults are identified.

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These Shelters Are Environment-Friendly

It’s worth mentioning that these AC bus shelters comply with the Dubai Universal Design Code for People of Determination. Yes, complying with this court, it features a designated space for users and even directional signage, which illustrates the bus mobility network inside the emirate. Moreover, it’s environment-friendly and is resistant to heat and wind.

So, with many more shelters expected to come up in the city, if you are using bus transport, how many of these bus shelters have you seen so far.

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