The Dubai Ferry has now been running in the Emirate for a number of years and is popular with tourists mainly as it allows visitors to see the sights of Dubai from the water.
If you take the ferry between Al Ghubaiba and Dubai Marina then you will get a great view of the coastline and the Palm Island. It is a leisurely trip along the coast that is great just to see the sights from the sea.
The RTA is constantly updating and reassessing the needs of its marine transport system and the Dubai Ferry is being frequently improved and expanded.
Since 2009 Dubai has built up its public transport network including the opening of the Dubai Metro and the Dubai Tram. It now transports millions of passengers each year.
In most countries the term ‘ferry’ would imply a boat that takes you from one place to another for more of a public transport purpose. However, although the Dubai Ferry is run by the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority), the Ferry is more of a tourist trip as many of the trips that are run on the Dubai Ferry, start at one of the ferry stations, tour round areas of local interest, and return to the same station, with each trip lasting for an hour to 90 minutes.
Added to the circular and commuter routes, there are routes that go from one port to another to enable people to get a good view of the shoreline and the canal within Dubai.
There are a number of stations served by the Dubai Ferry at either end of Dubai in Al Ghubaiba, Dubai Marina and although there were also some stations running through the Dubai Water Canal, these have stopped for now.
The ferry runs multiple times a day from each location, for a duration of 60-90 minutes (frequency and times may change so check out the routes page for more info) and the boats are designed for comfort with a snack bar on board and facilities for two classes of passenger as well as two spots for those in wheelchairs.
There are tickets available for gold class and silver class passengers just like on the Dubai Metro, so you can choose your level of comfort. As the ferries are very new they are also very modern and stylish.
The Dubai ferry was opened in 2011 and each boat can take up to 100 passengers. Although it is scheduled to run at certain times, the round trips will only run if there are a minimum of 10 passengers on each trip. (One way trips will run however many people are on them).
The boats can also be hired for private use from the RTA on hourly rental charter packages either with or without seats installed. Contact the RTA on 800 9090 for more info (this site is not run by the RTA but provides information for those who want to use the Dubai Ferry.)
The Dubai Ferry can be a great option for tourists as it enables them to see the city from the sea and get a view of some of the most popular parts of Dubai including the Burj al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah at a great price. Other options for this kind of tourist trip exist but are usually much more expensive so it is worth taking a trip on the Ferry if you are on holiday in Dubai.
Folks new year special tickets for 31-Dec-2015 are on sale. I collected mine sometime back. Please rush to Dubai Marina ferry station in front of Marina Mall.
See you all on 31st….
I read your announcement of the Dubai Ferry tickets available for New Year’s Eve.
I wonder if when you get the details you can book and purchase tickets on this website .
Thank you
Hi, unfortunately not as this website is not run by the RTA. I think though the tickets are usually only available by buying in person.
Hi
How long before departure is it possible to buy tickets?
Can you but the day before?
You can usually only buy tickets on the day of travel.
We (2 persons) are interested in reserving/booking 2 tkts of 2015 NYE special ferry ride (last year the ferry ride was 3 hrs ride and departed at 10 pm from Marina) from Marina on Dec 31st 2015 for watching the NY fireworks.
Can you please tell us when and how can we purchase/book /buy these 2 tickets in advance? Please let us know if there is any web site and phone nos. for purchasing these tkts.
Many thanks
Hi, they normally only announce these tickets shortly before New Year. We will try and keep you updated on here as soon as we have any news.
Hi.. I have got a project regarding the ferry company.. I would like to meet up with the managers So that i would be able to do it well… kindly advise whether I will be able to meet them
Thank you
Hi you will need to contact the RTA for this.
Yahu
Any progress. We need a quote on similar catamaran in india . Contact me with any progress about ferry compsny
Hey! Can you please provide me with the timings for trips from Dubai Marina to Al Ghuaiba station on 15th October. Thank you
You can find timings on the routes/timings page.
i m search to dubai farry boat’s.
can any one give me the job.
this is my email id (hanifbetara78@gmail.com)
i need a job ..
please anyone help me…
i have a passport..
You need to contact the RTA if you are looking for a job.
We need a similar ferry for india. Is RTA ready to sell this or do we have a option?
Hello Dubai Ferry! Is there any available position for Ferry Captain? Can you tell me the requirements for the position? Thanks a lot!
Hi, you will need to contact the RTA for vacancies.
Where is the office of RTA, where we can inquire of ferry boat captain job vacancies? Thanks!
Check out their website or call them on 800 9090
We are seeking a ferry and ferry captain for india. Are you interested ? Contact srs9369@gmail.com
Hello,
We will be a group of 17 people from New Jersey, US visiting Dubai in December.
Can you please send best options and group pricing to view all 3 fireworks from ferry/boat/etc if available on New Years eve. This would be for both Burj towers and Atlantis.
Thanks.
Hi, I think with that number of people you might be best to do a private charter of some kind of boat/ferry. I would recommend contacting the RTA (rta.ae) to enquire about this or else you might be able to get a private yacht hire from somewhere.
good day
i worked as a ferry captain in similar ferries of dubai for several years i interested to apply for job in ferry dubai kindly ask about the way to applying for a job there
regards
Hi, you will need to contact the RTA to see if they have any vacancies.
hello! we are new here in dubai. can you tell me which other companies we can apply for ferry captain? thank u
Sorry I don’t know what other companies may be recruiting for that kind of role – may check out Gulf News for vacancies?
Hi Team,
I was wondering if there is a ferry service run by Dubai RTA that travels to Iran? If not, do you have any information as to who might?
Thanks
Abha
Sorry, I don’t know who would run this kind of international trip.
I WANT TO BOOK RTA FERRY FROM AL GHUBAIBA TO MARINA MALL FOR 7 ADULTS
WHERE I CAN BUY THE TKT ???
You can buy the tickets from the ticket office right next to where the ferry departs.
Any ticket cost reduction is available for any credit cards?
There is a special offer with Emirates NBD credit cards – check with the bank for specific details.
Hi,
Do you have any advance purchase offers? We like to sell it to all our guest who visit Dubai.
Thank you
Unfortunately there are no advance purchase options at present, unless you book a private charter.
can you emaill me
Done
What are timings of Dubai ferry
As shown on the routes/timings page.
Good morning.
Just a few questions:
1. Where is the terminal in the Marina?
2. How much is the cost for a ticket and where we could buy it? the price is for a round trip?
3. We have to book or we could go directly to the terminal?
4. How long does the trip take to go and return?
5. Which is the difference between normal trip (11, 1, 6:30), tourist trip and Sightseeing trip?
Thank you very much for help us!
Have a nice day.
Most of the answers can be found on this website!
The terminal is outside marina mall, just turn left and walk about 500 yards
See tickets page – tickets are sold at the terminals
No you can’t book, go straight there
trips are around 60-75 minutes
the 11, 1 and 6.30 go from one terminal to another, the other 2 trips are circular.
hi,
We are 2 adults and 2 children( with suitcases)who are going to spend a few days in Abu dhabi and then move on to Dubai for the rest of the holiday.
Any chance of go from Abu dhabi to Dubai by boat?
Patrick
There is no public ferry service from Abu Dhabi to Dubai but she may be able to get a private charter. Otherwise there is a bus service.
Hello, there are a few things I want to ask about private hires but I would like to know if there is a way to ask by e-mail. Since I’m on the other side of the world, it’s not very easy to make phone calls because of the time difference. if you can help, please reply to lulee21@naver.com
thank you and happy new year
Sorry I don’t have an email address for the RTA but they may have a contact form on their website http://www.rta.ae
I would like to enquire about new year’s eve cruise to view the fireworks. We are looking for 4 families each with 2 adults and 2 children.
Would appreciate if you could assist with few options.
Thanks and best regards,
See the news article here: http://dubai-ferry.com/?p=102 You will need to contact the RTA or go to the ticket office at the ferry terminal.
I called to book for a water taxi for new years eve… unfortunately in a very short time all bookings are done. Can you please tell me if you have a plan to increase the # of boats to accomodate more bookings ?
Thank you
Yes I heard that the water taxis were all booked before they were even officially announced so I would book the ferry asap if you are interested. I don’t have information here as this site is not run by the RTA, so i would contact them.
Please advise how can I book ferry or water taxi for 31.12.2014 mid night new year festivities
See news: http://dubai-ferry.com/dubai-ferry-nye-201415/
I have heard that one can see new year’s Fireworks in Dubai by ferry ride.
Do you have any info where to buy tickets n all?
Hi, many people have asked this question as there was a trip last year but no news as yet on this year.
See news http://dubai-ferry.com/dubai-ferry-nye-201415/