Parking and Transportation

University Parking

Free parking is available on the university premises for RIT Dubai students. Students may park their vehicles in Parking Lot 3 (P3). The available spaces are listed below:


Gasoline vehicles
370


Electric vehicles
4


Disable parking
6

Student Housing Parking and Transportation

There is also onsite parking available for student housing residents at the Dubai Silicon Oasis student accommodation. DSO provides a daily weekday housing shuttle that provides roundtrip transportation between housing and campus.

Commuter Transportation

The Office of Student Affairs provides home pick-up and drop-off transportation services for students living in designated areas within Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. To enroll in this service, please complete and submit the Transportation Request Form. Transportation fees are charged on a per-semester basis, and the service is available only within the approved coverage areas.

Please note that all bus service routes are determined based on the locations and on a first-come first-service basis.

We strive to accommodate all transportation requests at an economical rate; however, addresses that fall outside the designated bus routes may not be eligible for service. The earlier we receive your transportation request, the sooner we can share preliminary information with you. Please note that final bus routes are determined closer to the start of the semester. Confirmation emails, including bus details and your assigned seat, will be sent two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. If you relocate while using the service, continued eligibility will depend on your new address and is not guaranteed.

RIT Bus

Morning transportation includes a single arrival time, with individual pick-up times coordinated by the driver based on your location.

Afternoon departures from RIT Dubai are scheduled for 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. All buses arrive and depart from Parking Lot 3, located behind the Innovation Center.

Returning Students

2nd semester onwards

Transportation Application

Students need to request commuter transportation on a semester basis, drivers will not pick you up unless you have officially requested transportation.

New Students

Enrolled in Fall, 2025

Transportation Application 

Students need to request commuter transportation on a semester basis, drivers will not pick you up unless you have officially requested transportation.

Commuter Transportation Deadlines

Any commuter transportation requests received from current students after the deadline dates are subject to the 500.00 AED late fee. New students are exempt from this late fee for their first semester. The deadline dates are the same annually:

  • Fall Deadline – July 15th

  • Spring Deadline – December 15th

 

  • As a courtesy, there is a two-week trial time from starting on the first day of classes for new students using the commuter service.  The service must be canceled before 12:00 pm on the last Friday of the two-week period (10th day) of the semester.
  • The trial period charge is fixed and does not change based on the number of times the student has used the service.
  • If you cancel transportation after the deadlines, there will be no refund. Cancellation must occur either by email Student Affairs Office (dubaistudentaffairs@rit.edu) or in person.
  • There is no transport service provided in the Summer semester.

Routes and Costs

Kindly note that all rates are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date pricing, please regularly check our website.

Transportation Routes

  • Lulu Village
  • Nahda
  • Qusais
  • Sahar Center
  • Pond Park
  • Ibn Batuta Mall
  • Discovery Gardens
  • Al Furjan
  • Bur Dubai
  • Karama 
  • Mirdif
  • Al Barsha
  • Mall Of the Emirates
  • Abu Hail
  • Century Mall
  • Deira
  • Jumeirah Village Circle
  • Sports City 
  • Arabian Ranches
  • Warqa
  • Satwa

Kindly note that all rates are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date pricing, please regularly check our website.

Transportation Routes

  • Jamal Abdul Nasser
  • Noor Masjid
  • Majaz 2
  • Buhaira Corniche
  • Nahda
  • Al Tawuun
  • Qasba
  • Majaz 3
  • Safya Park
  • Clock Tower Round About
  • Maysalon
  • Fayha
  • Qasdsiya
  • Green Belt Park
  • Quran Round About
  • Muwaileh Commercial
  • Al Thiqah Club

Kindly note that all rates are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date pricing, please regularly check our website.

Transportation Routes

  • Ajman Freezone
  • Black Ramada
  • Thumbay Hospital
  • Rawda
  • Mowaihat
  • Saudi German Hospital

Daily Abu Dhabi Transportation for RIT Students

For our students who reside in Abu Dhabi, there is a separate bus service. Below are the details:

  • Transportation is provided from Monday to Friday.
  • Student pick-up locations are at the nearest bus or taxi stop.
  • There are 2 morning pick-up timings (Abu Dhabi to Dubai) - starting at 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. - the exact pick-up time for specific locations will be shared by the driver.
  • There are 4 drop-off timings from RIT to Abu Dhabi - 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
  • The driver will not wait more than 2 minutes for the student in the parking area (Parking 3 behind Innovation Center) and will be forced to leave latecomers to ensure timeliness.
  • Every student is responsible for calling the driver for any inquiry about bus timings and especially confirming their daily return time.

RIT Dubai does not coordinate this service directly so all communication about timings (class schedules, holidays, and exams) should be discussed directly with the driver.

Route Details

Security Deposit and
Monthly Charges (round trip)

Pick-up Timings

Drop-off Timings

Abu Dhabi

Security Deposit 
AED 1,000 (refundable)


Monthly fees AED 750

Starting from:

  • 06:00 a.m.
  • 08:00 a.m.

Departure from campus:

  • 12:30 p.m.
  • 02:30 p.m.
  • 04:30 p.m.
  • 06:00 p.m.

Weekend Bus to Abu Dhabi for Student Accommodation Residents

For our housing students who reside in Abu Dhabi, a weekend bus to Abu Dhabi and back to Dubai is available. Below are the details:

  • The bus will depart from Abu Dhabi on Monday early morning - the exact pick-up time will be confirmed by the driver when he drops you off on Friday afternoon.
  • A security deposit of AED 500 (refundable by the company).
  • Monthly fees of AED 500; bus used to travel for the weekend (Monday morning and Friday afternoon).
  • There are 2 morning pick-up timings (Abu Dhabi to Dubai) - 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. - the exact time to be shared by the driver.
  • RIT Dubai does not coordinate this service directly so all communication about timings (class schedules, holidays, and exams) should be discussed directly with the driver.
  • Students are required to carry a copy of the contract with them at all times while using the service.

Transportation Cost

Route

Trial Period
Amount is in AED

Semester
Amount is in AED

Yearly
Amount is in AED
Round Trip One Way Trip Round Trip One Way Trip

Ajman

200

3,960

2,780 7,920 5,560

Sharjah

170

3,300

2,310 6,600 4,620

Dubai - Ibn Batuta, Tecom, Al Barsha

180

3,580

2,510 7,160 5,020

Dubai - Deira, Karama, Bur Dubai

150

2,970

2,080 5,940 4,160

Dubai - Rashidiya, Mirdif

130

2,590

1,810 5,180 3,620

Dubai - Al Qusais, Al Nahda

130

2,590

1,810 5,180 3,620
  • One payment per semester; at the start of the semester. Transport fees are non-refundable.
  • One-way fees are calculated at 70% of the Round Trip.
  • All fees are subject to change.
  • If you have any questions or would like to stop using the transport service, please contact the office of Student Affairs at dubaistudentaffairs@rit.edu.

Finance Contact

Jennifer Aoun
Finance Officer
dubaiar@rit.edu


Payment Methods

  • Cheque (AED) cheques are payable to 'RIT Dubai FZE'
  • Cash (AED only)
  • Credit Card (In person only)
  • Bank Transfer (AED) details are stated below
  • Payment by Link (through Debit / Credit Card)

Bank Transfer (AED)

  • Account Name: RIT Dubai FZE
  • Bank Name: EMIRATES-NBD
  • Branch: Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • Account Number: 1102425560201
  • SWIFT Code: EBILAEAD
  • IBAN Code: AE390260001102425560201

Website last updated: May 22, 2025