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.
Hi Admin,
Good morning. I just want to know who is the supplier of the RTA ferries cause I have some buyer for the same kind maybe you can help me
You will need to contact the RTA directly for this information.
Wilman, how are you.
I am able to help you.
Captain Chris Mol
Hi if i take ferry from dubai marina – how do i connect to dubai water canal route ?
You get off at Dubai Canal Station and change there.
Is it possible to take a ferry starting from the marina which goes up the Dubai canal and then back down to then carry along the coast up to al Ghubaiba / the bottom of the creek or is this 2 different routes?
If the latter, please could you let me know the timings and if it is possible to change and connect between the ferries on the 2 routes in the same day without a long wait?
Final question: do we need to buy tickets in advance?
Many thanks.
Hi Rachel, you are right that this is 2 separate routes so it is just a question of looking at the timings on the routes page. However, it does not look possible without a long wait. If you get the 11am ferry from the marina then you should be able to get the 12.05 from Dubai Canal station but then it gets to Al Jadaf at 13.50 and the next ferry back from there is not until 5.30pm although that should link you up with the ferry that left Dubai Marina at 6.30pm and will go on to Al Ghubaiba.
Hi where i can get station from deira to dubai water canal i mean in which area i can get ferry station i want to go dubai water canal plz tell me give me station detail and ticket prize as well
Hi you can find all this information on the routes and tickets pages.
Congratulations for dubaI canal opening.
Iam boat owner 20 feet, Can I enter their or its only for the RTA boats
Sorry I mean there (dubai canal)
I’m sorry I don’t have that information so you will need to contact the RTA directly.
According to the maritime anouncement issued by DMCA for the water canal, it is allowed to enter with the following ristrictions
* maximum length 35 meter
* maximum draft 2.5 meter
* maximum airdraft (height) 7 meter
* maximum speed 7 knots
Please contact DMCA who can give you a copy of this maritime anouncement, if any one would stop you, than you have an official document in your hands of Dubai Maritime Authority.
Hope this helps you.
Hello,
I am looking for a any vacant position if available in dubai ferry.
I have done Higher National Diploma in Nautical Science and having 9 months onboard experience in dubai itself.
I urge you to kindly guide me with my query.
Thank you
Please contact the RTA for vacancies.
How much does the ticket cost and where we could buy it from?
And How long does the trip take both ways
All these details are on the website, please check all pages for all this info.
Pls. advice by using emirates NBd i can take free trip on Friday, 30-Sep-2016 from Marina station that is fifth Friday of Month Sep. 2016.
You will need to check specific dates with Emirates NBD.
Hi, where can I buy tickets for ferries following the 2016 dhow races and from where (and what time) do they depart? Thanks.
Hi ,where I get information for ferry caption job vacancy
You need to contact the RTA
Where is the office, I get information
Call them on 800 9090.
Hillo are hiring a deckhand,,for your ferryboat
You will need to contact the RTA for jobs.
http://www.ferrycaptainjobjust4u.com
respacted sir,
i’m a seaman i can work on the yacht and as a boat driver also i have RYA certificate if have anything kindly inform
thank you
Akash Gupta
Please contact the RTA directly.
Hi, I wondering if it’s possible to book one of your boats for transfer from Jumeriah The Palm and close by the hotel Burj al arab ?(1-1,5 hour trip).
We are getting married in Dubai and we will probably have around 80-100 guests.
Is it possible?
Whats would it cost?
Please give me the answer by email.
Best regards,
Amanda
Sweden
Hi, you can privately hire the Dubai Ferry but you need to contact the RTA to arrange it. You can call them on 800 9090 or if you tweet @RTA_Dubai they can probably give you an email address for contacting them.
Amanda Hi
please email me
elrawy79@gmail.com
thanks
Does it work at 9 am?
Thank you
There are currently no scheduled sailings at 9am
Hi we are 4 people planned to go a round trip in ferry this weekend friday & would like to know the following . Whats the timing for the ferry for round trip & we want to see the palm atlantis & the Burj al arab from ferry so which route to choose & the timing
Please check out the routes/timings page. There are no trips that cover both the Burj al Arab and Atlantis.
I would like go to Abu Dhabi tomorrow, do I have to book a ticket on today? Where is station in Abu Dhabi?
Thank you
The ferry does not go to Abu Dhabi, it is just within Dubai.
I took the ferry today Wednesday 3 feb 2016 on the 1pm ferry from the Marina to Dubai Creek and I think I dropped my spectacles on the ferry. Is it possible to check
You will need to contact the RTA on 800 9090.
hi can you please tell whether there is any facility from diera to dubai festival city route
Not at present on the ferry but you may be able to get a water bus or water taxi – check with the RTA on 800 9090.
Dear admin,
1: Could you please let me know if the Dubai Ferry from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina is travelling past The Atlantis?
2: Is the roundtrip from 17.00 PM from Dubai Marina the only roundtrip from Dubai Marina that is travelling past The atlantis at this moment?
Thank you already in advance for your concern.
Kind regards,
Monique
1. No
2. Yes
Hi Admin
I have ENBD Credit card and I have got an email that I can avail complimentary service of Free Dubai Ferry ride on First and Second Friday of the month from Ghubaiba to Burj ul Arab at 2;30Pm
Kindly advise where I can get the ticket on my car and avail this free offer.
Thanks
As I understand it, you can turn up at the ferry and show your Emirates NBD card but you may want to check with Emirates NBD themselves as to whether they will issue you with a ticket first. There seems to be a lot of confusion over these free trips.
Noted dear
Thanks
where is the counter of Ferry dubai ? is there any contact number I can call ?
Each departure location has its own ticket office at the terminal. You can phone the RTA on 800 9090 for more info.
Dear Admin,
I did not see much connection of Ferry, train and buses in Dubai. In order to reduce the personal transportation, RTA should create an efficient network of public transportation and hand out free map and routine so everyone can easy travel from here to there in Dubai. You can take an example for Sydney public transportation system, for me it works quite good.
Thanks
hello, is there any ticket counter opening timings for buying NYE tickets? Please confirm.Thanks
The ticket counters are open when the trips occur so with the last trip being 6.30pm they are open then. However, this time last year the tickets were sold out so you may need to be quick.
Hi, I am looking to sell my tickets (3 of them) as I have a last minute change of plans. Please contact me at 052 995 1277. Thanks
Hi bought tickets for 31st night, is any dinner included with it. Please confirm. Sharannya
No, there is no dinner included.
Are the gold class tickets for New Years Eve still available? Till what time can I purchase them from the Dubai Marina Station?
I’m afraid you will need to go to the ticket office and check there or else you may be able to get the information if you ring the RTA on 800 9090.
Hi,
The Dubai Ferry tickets for New Year’s Eve 2015 are available to purchase.
I bought mine from the Dubai Ferry – Marina Mall kiosk a few days ago.
Silver class – 250AED
Gold class – 375 AED
Also the timings for the Ferry are:
Departs 10pm from Marina Mall, it goes around the Palm and anchors near the Burj Al Arab, returning at 1am.
Thanks for that information Jay
we r arriving on the 29th in dubai can we book ferry tickets for nye online
No you can’t book tickets online unfortunately.