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Dubai Ferry Timings, Public Holidays

Dubai Ferry Timings for New Year 2018/19

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The RTA has confirmed the operating hours for the standard ferry sailings during the New Year holidays on 31st December 2018 and 1st January 2019.

This is in addition to the announcement about the ferry services that will run to view the fireworks over the new year, which is always very popular.

There are a few cancellations of standard services on 31st December, in particular from Al Ghubaiba, which may be in order to get the ferries ready for the actual late night new year trips.

There will also be no services along Dubai Water Canal on Monday 31st December.

On 1st January there are some cancellations to the trips running along the canal as these will be cut down to 1 trip each way rather than 2.

The timings are shown below so if you are planning on using the ferry during the day please take note of which services are running. There are also alterations on Sundays as per the announcement previously regarding Dubai Water Canal changes.

Dubai Ferry timings for new year 2018/19
Dubai Ferry timings for new year 2018/19

 

Dubai Ferry Timings, Public Holidays, Special Events

Dubai Ferry – New Year’s Eve 2018/19

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled special offers and fine services involving a highly enjoyable experience of spectacular fireworks on the New Year ’s Eve (Monday 31 December 2018) aboard marine transit modes (Dubai Ferry, Waterbus and Abra). The event underlines RTA’s efforts to bring joy and entertainment to various residences, visitors and tourists descending on Dubai from all over the world to celebrate this annual event.

“This service is offered in the context of RTA’s continuous efforts to engage with customers and offer them a superb opportunity to savour the thrilling fireworks display of the city on the New Year’s Eve, while on aboard marine transit modes (Dubai Ferry, Water Bus and Abra). Watching the stunning fireworks from Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis during a charming tour of the Dubai Waterfront is bound to bring unforgettable memories to marine transit riders including residents, visitors and tourists,” said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency.

Individuals interested in availing this service can call RTA’s dial-free number (8009090) or mobile phone number 050-7932662 to learn more about the Water Bus, Dubai Ferry and abra journeys. Dubai Ferry cruises will start from 09:30 pm on the New Year’s Eve and continue up to 01:30 am. The Water Bus and abra trips will start at 10:30 pm and end at 01:30 am. The Water Bus service will offer service from the Marina Mall (Dubai Marina) Station at a fare of AED 125 for adults, children under 2 for free.

Dubai Ferry trips will start the journey from Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), Ghubaiba Station, and Al Seef Station (Dubai Creek). The fare is AED300 for silver class and AED450 for gold class, with 50% discount for children aged 2 to 10, and free for infants (less than two). Abra will start the journey from Dubai Festival City, Jaddaf Station and Ghubaiba Station at a fare of AED 125 for adults, and free for infants less than 2 years.

 “RTA would wish to avail this opportunity to share the joyful moments with jubilant celebrators of the New Year. Dubai would be turned out in a festive gear in places like the iconic Burj Khalifa; the tallest building in the world and the Dubai Water Canal. The service displays RTA’s excellent marine transit services on the day, and its efforts to bring happiness to customers, especially marine transport riders,” added Bahrozyan.

“The Dubai Ferry, Water Bus, and the abras have special appeal to Dubai residents, visitors and tourists, thanks to the attractive coastal line of the city, which boasts of an array of fabulous tourist icons such as the World Islands, Nakheel Islands, and the Dubai Water Canal among other tourist destinations and deluxe hotels. The launch of this premium service will add fresh momentum to the marine transit modes during the event,” concluded Bahrozyan.

Dubai Ferry Timings, Public Holidays

Dubai Ferry Timings for Eid al Fitr 2018

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The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the timing of its services during Eid Al-Fitr holiday covering customers’ happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro & Tram, marine transit means, and centres of service providers (technical testing).

During the first three Eid days, the Dubai Ferry will be calling at Ghubaiba and Dubai Marina Stations at 11:00 am, 01:00 pm, 03:00 pm, 05:00 pm and 06:30 pm. It will be running serve from Al Jaddaf Station to Dubai Water Canal Station at 12:00 pm and 05:30 pm and from Dubai Water Canal Station to Al Jaddaf at 02:05 pm and 07:35 pm. Round trips will be running from Sheikh Zayed Road Station from 04:00 pm to 00:00 (midnight).

 

Dubai Ferry Timings, Public Holidays, Ramadan

Dubai Ferry Ramadan Timings 2018

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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced changes to the business hours of its services during the holy month of Ramadan. RTA services affected by the Ramadan timing include Customers’ Happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit modes, and service-provider centres (Technical Testing).

Dubai Ferry will be operating at Ghubaiba and Marina Stations at 11:00 am, 5:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. The Ferry will operate from Al Jaddaf Station to Dubai Water Canal Station at 5:30 pm and from Dubai Water Canal Station to Al Jaddaf Station at 7:35 pm.

This means that some sailings are being cancelled during Ramadan which are:

  • the 2:05pm sailing from  Dubai Water Canal Station,
  • the midday sailing from Al Jadaf,
  • the circular trips from the Marina and Al Ghubaiba at 3pm
  • the one way trips between the Marina and Al Ghubaiba at 1pm.
Dubai Ferry Trips, Public Holidays, Special Events

Dubai Ferry – New Years Eve 2017/18

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The RTA runs ferry trips at New Year to see the fireworks in Dubai
New Years Eve

Every year the RTA run special ferry trips for New Years Eve (31st December) to enable passengers to get a good view of the festivities that are happening over the Emirate and in particular the fireworks at the various venues.

This year is no exception and the RTA has in fact increased the number of trips that it will be running for 31st December 2017 by laying on extra boats at additional locations.

Trip Details

The RTA has announced that the trips will run from Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), Ghubaiba Station, Dubai Festival City Station (Dubai Creek) and Sheikh Zayed Road Station (Dubai Water Canal). However, there is no ferry stop at Festival City so we are checking to see if this is actually from Al Jadaf.

The trips all commence at 9pm (with boarding from 8.30pm) and go on until 1.30am allowing passengers a full evening’s viewing of the festivities from the water.

Last year there was no seating on the ferry trips so this may well be the case this year too.

Tickets

Tickets for these New Year ferry trips often sell out very fast and we get many queries on this website about how and when people can buy tickets for New Years Eve in Dubai.

This year details have been announced earlier than usual which gives people more time to book.

Ticket prices are 300 AED for silver class tickets and 450 AED for gold class. Children between 2 and 10 years old pay half price and under 2s go free.

If you want to buy your tickets then you need to go to the relevant departure point where you wish to take the trip and book at the ticket office there.

There is no other way of booking at the moment. If you are not in the country at present then you will need to find someone to book for you.

You can get further information about the trips by calling the RTA on the toll free number 800 9090 or else use the mobile number 050 7932662.

This year is set to be bigger and better than ever!

Refreshments

UPDATE: There are refreshments available on board to purchase as there is a small refreshment bar on the Ferries. You can also bring your own small snacks and soft drinks with you. There is no meal included in the ticket price.

 

Dubai Ferry Timings, Public Holidays

Dubai Ferry Timings for National Day

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The RTA has announced the timings for all means of public transport on the occasions of the Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day.

For the Dubai Ferry, there is no change to the normal daily timings and routes which are shown on the Routes page.

All routes run 7 days a week and are as shown on the routes page unless advised otherwise.

It is likely that on the occasion of the public holidays that the ferries will be busier than usual and some of the more popular trips may book up quicker than others (e.g. from the Marina).

People are advised to get to the ferry terminal with 30 minutes or so to spare so that they can purchase tickets at the relevant ticket office for their trip (no tickets can be bought online or in advance yet).

The trips from Al Jadaf have been less busy since they have been introduced and you can access the Marine Station very easily from Dubai Creek Metro Station.