DMCC Launches Dubai’s First Fully Electric Community Bus Service Connecting JLT and Uptown Dubai
Dubai, UAE; 30 July 2026: Master developer, DMCC, has announced the launch of JLT Link, a 100 per cent electric-powered bus service designed to enhance connectivity across Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) and Uptown Dubai, with services commencing on 1 August 2026.
JLT Link will connect residents, businesses, and visitors with key lifestyle, retail, and transport hubs across DMCC’s destinations.
- ✓ 100% electric-powered fleet — services commence 1 August 2026
- ✓ 18 stops with direct connections to DMCC & Sobha Realty Metro Stations
- ✓ Supports Dubai’s Net Zero 2050 clean-mobility goals
The introduction of JLT Link marks the latest step in DMCC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the experience of living, working and visiting JLT and Uptown Dubai. As part of this commitment, JLT Link replaces the existing RTA bus service with no interruption to the current passenger schedule.
By making it easier for people to move around the districts, the service will improve access to restaurants, cafés, retail outlets, offices, hotels and community amenities while reducing reliance on private vehicles for shorter journeys and supporting the continued growth of Uptown Dubai as an emerging commercial and lifestyle hub.
JLT Link is the latest of JLT’s environmental initiatives, which include solar-powered infrastructure, Dubai Can drinking water stations and community recycling facilities. The new fleet of fully electric buses reflects DMCC’s alignment with Dubai’s ambitions to reduce transport-related emissions, promote clean mobility solutions and advance its Net Zero 2050 goals.
The fleet comprises a mix of 16-, 23- and 31-seat buses, each featuring low-floor access, wheelchair accessibility and space for standing passengers. Designed with accessibility and comfort in mind, the fleet provides a convenient and accessible transport option for all users.
The service will cover 18 bus stops across JLT and Uptown Dubai, including convenient connections to both DMCC Metro Station and Sobha Realty Metro Station, enhancing access to Dubai’s wider public transport network. The two circular routes within JLT will operate at 20-minute intervals, while the route connecting Uptown Dubai and DMCC Metro Station will operate every 30 minutes.
“JLT Link is a further investment in the infrastructure that underpins our long-term vision for JLT and Uptown Dubai as one integrated destination. With fully electric buses, 18 stops, direct metro station links, and accessible, high-frequency services, we are creating a more connected, sustainable and convenient urban experience. As we continue to grow as a global business destination, initiatives like JLT Link enable seamless travel for our community and reinforce Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most competitive places to live, work and do business.”
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC
Service Timings
| JLT internal routes | Mon–Sat, 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM (last departures 9:24 PM, last arrivals 9:37 PM); Sun 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM · 20-minute intervals |
| Uptown Dubai route (from JLT) | 6:55 AM – 8:00 PM · 30-minute intervals to DMCC Metro Station |
About DMCC
DMCC is a leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai. We make it easier for our members to do business, helping them access the world’s fastest growing markets from a dynamic district that offers everything they need to thrive. This approach is why we are the preferred location for over 25,000 top multinationals and high-impact startups, contributing significantly to Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and innovation. DMCC is where the world does business. For more information, visit dmcc.ae
About Uptown Dubai
Uptown Dubai is a transformative, mixed-use sustainable development by DMCC, strategically positioned as the Southern Gate of Dubai. The iconic new district integrates luxurious residences and world-class business spaces with exceptional hospitality and leisure offerings, creating a dynamic and inclusive urban community.
The ultimate lifestyle development, Uptown Dubai features eight towers, including the first to rise, Uptown Tower, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill. SO/ Uptown Dubai Residences offers luxury living with panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline, featuring modern amenities appealing to both individuals and families. Enhancing the development’s exclusivity, SO/ Uptown Dubai Hotel provides visionary 5-star hospitality in an accessible, prime location.
At the core of Uptown Dubai, The Plaza serves as a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, offering retail, dining and leisure opportunities alongside unique art installations and cultural experiences. The Atrium, its culinary centrepiece, delivers world-class dining and retail experiences, featuring standout venues such as Sur, an Aegean-inspired restaurant celebrating Mediterranean flavours, and Uptown Social, a community-focused café. Uptown Tower is LEED Gold-certified, underscoring the development’s commitment to sustainability. Uptown Dubai Website: uptowndubai.ae/en
About Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) stands out as a top destination in Dubai for living, working, and recreation. Shaped by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the global epicenter of trade and enterprise, JLT is ‘a neighbourhood full of soul’, offering a vibrant mix of residential and commercial spaces. JLT Website: jlt.ae
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