Good News! Shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is now open

The much-loved bus service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is back.

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the shuttle between the two emirates is resuming in coordination with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport, so whether you live in Dubai or the capital, you'll be able to hop on board. The bus will start from Ibn Battuta Bus Station in Dubai and head to the Central Bus Station in Abu Dhabi.

#RTA announced the resumption of the E101 bus shuttle between #Dubai & Abu Dhabi. The operation of this intercity bus service is coordinated with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities & Transport for serving passengers between the two Emirates. https://t.co/6pqh6VIL3f pic.twitter.com/h4EjbJ2cIv

— RTA (@rta_dubai) September 13, 2021

In order to travel you will need to comply with precautionary measures, which means that to get into Abu Dhabi you must be vaccinated with green status on the Al Hosn app and designated with a letter E or star. Those who are unvaccinated will be allowed to enter Abu Dhabi within 48 hours of receiving a Covid-19 test result. 

You cannot use the same DPI test result to enter Abu Dhabi more than once. 

Your test result must be shown on the Al Hosn app. 

You will also need to social distance and wear your mask at all times.