Yesterday the RTA issued a press release regarding using data to influence the timetables of the running of Dubai Ferry services according to the seasons.
Continue reading RTA Issues Press Release on Operating Schedules
All posts by admin
Eid Al Fitr Timings 2023
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the business hours of all its services during Eid Al Fitr holiday 1444 AH – 2023, starting from 29th Ramadan to 3rd Shawaal. Regular business hours will resume on 4th Shawaal. Services include customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit means, and customer happiness centres. Continue reading Eid Al Fitr Timings 2023
Dubai Ferry Timings – Ramadan 2023
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced changes to the business hours of all its services during the holy month of Ramadan 1444H – 2023. RTA services affected by Ramadan timing include customers’ happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit modes, and service-provider centres (Technical Testing). Continue reading Dubai Ferry Timings – Ramadan 2023
Dubai Transport Timings – New Year 2022/23
The RTA has announced the operating hours for all public transport over the New Year holiday – see below for details:
New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2022/23 from Dubai Ferry
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled special offers and premium services for a spectacular firework show on the eve of the New Year 2023 (Saturday 31st December) aboard marine transit modes (Dubai Ferry, Abra and Water Taxi). Continue reading New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2022/23 from Dubai Ferry
Ferry to World Cup Fanzone
The RTA is planning to lay on extra marine transport to take football fans to the BudX FIFA Fan Festival which is taking place in Dubai Harbour (near Dubai Marina). Continue reading Ferry to World Cup Fanzone
Do You Still Need to Wear a Mask on Dubai Ferry?
The government of Dubai this week made an announcement on the change in the rules for mask wearing in Dubai relaxing the criteria of where masks needed to be worn. However, the question is, do you still need to wear a mask on the Dubai Ferry? Continue reading Do You Still Need to Wear a Mask on Dubai Ferry?
Public Transport Service Timings for Eid Al Fitr 2022
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the business hours of all its services during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, including customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit means, and service provider centres (technical testing). Continue reading Public Transport Service Timings for Eid Al Fitr 2022
Dubai Ferry Timings for Ramadan 2022
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the business hours of all its services during the holy month of Ramadan 1443 H (2022) including customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit means, and service provider centres (technical testing). Continue reading Dubai Ferry Timings for Ramadan 2022
New Marine Transport Station – BlueWaters
A new marine transport station has been opened on BlueWaters island – the BlueWaters Marine Transport Station.
This is now being incorporated into the routes for the Dubai Ferry that run from and to Dubai Marina and Al Ghubaiba. It takes just 5 minutes to get from the Marina to BlueWaters station. The whole trip between the Marin and Al Ghubaiba takes around 2 hours.
You can see the full timings of the ferry routes on the Ferry Timings page and also details on the routes page.
BlueWaters island is home to the AIN Dubai – the large Ferris Wheel that has been built on the Island and was opened in October 2021. There have also been a number of other destinations opened on the island recently.
If you want to travel to BlueWaters Island by marine transport then you can either take the Ferry or take the abra that goes from the Marina at the following times:
Monday – Friday: 5:15 pm – 11:45 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 4:15 pm – 11:45 pm
The trip on the abra only costs 5dhs.
You can also access BlueWaters island via the road and footbridge.