Abu Dhabi Transit Infrastructure
Network.Nodes: Directory

Station
Lookup

Identify your nearest physical terminal to recharge bus card credits. Our directory covers the entire Abu Dhabi grid, from central transport hubs to local neighborhood kiosks.

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Central Station Hub Al Wahda Mall Kiosk Yas Island Terminal Lulu Hypermarket 24/7 Airport Arrival Node Central Station Hub Al Wahda Mall Kiosk Yas Island Terminal Lulu Hypermarket 24/7 Airport Arrival Node

Priority Top-up Zones

Detailed locations of physical Hafilat machines across key residential and commercial districts.

Main Bus Station Terminal
Primary Hub

Abu Dhabi Central Terminal

Located at Al Wahda Street, this is the master node of the network. Features 12+ high-speed vending machines and on-site staff assistance for balance disputes or lost cards.

Hours: 24/7 Operational
Change: Accepts Notes & Coins
Route Information
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Commercial Node

Lulu Hypermarket Network

Integrated self-service kiosks positioned at store entrances. Perfect for residents to recharge bus card credit during weekly supply runs.

  • - Madinat Zayed (Main Entrance)
  • - Al Khalidiyah (Level 01)
  • - Mushrif Mall (Food Court Level)

Yas Island Hub

Yas Mall & Ferrari World Transit Nodes

Optimized for tourist arrival flows and high-volume leisure traffic.

Mussafah Nodes

Industrial Zone 01 & Staff Villages

Dedicated kiosks at community centers ensuring critical workforce mobility.

Mina Port Nodes

Fish Market & Port Zayed

Strategic street-side TVMs for dockworkers and daily market commuters.
Machine
Interaction

A physical step-by-step guide to using the Hafilat Vending Machines located at all major stops.

01.

Initialize Card

Place your Hafilat card on the blue circular reader tray. Wait for the system to scan and display your current balance and card expiry date on the screen.

02.

Select Recharge

Choose the 'Add Credit' or 'Top-up' option on the touchscreen interface. Ensure you select the correct denomination or enter a custom amount for your needs.

03.

Finalize Payment

Insert cash (notes or coins) into the designated slots. Note that most machines do not provide physical change—excess amounts are credited directly to your Hafilat card.

Main Station Contact

Al Wahda Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE

TEL: +971 2 625 4275 EML: info@busecardae.org
Operational Logs
Mon - Fri 08:00 - 20:00
Sat - Sun 09:00 - 18:00
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Voucher Resellers & Local Stores

In residential neighborhoods away from major boulevards, specialized 'Baqaala' grocery stores serve as local recharge points. These stores provide physical scratch vouchers worth denominations of AED 10 up to AED 100.

Note: Neighborhood shops in Al Hosn and Madinat Zayed are primarily cash-only for transit vouchers. Digital payment may not be available at smaller localized authorized resellers.

Air-Conditioned Shelter TVMs

Abu Dhabi's high-spec climate-controlled bus shelters along Electra Street and Hamdan Street are equipped with Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs). These units allow for rapid balance checks and immediate credit updates without entering a mall or station.

  • Maintenance Windows: Daily between 02:00 and 04:00 AM for system updates.
  • Hardware Limits: Outdoor machines do not provide physical change for large notes.
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