The RTA usually offers special ferry services on New Year’s Eve so that members of the public can experience the spectacle of the fireworks and celebrations from the water, and this year is no exception.
Details of the services offered on New Year are below:

As you can see,  there are trips on abras, water taxis and the ferries and you can contact the RTA to make a booking. You can even hire out your own water taxi.

Don’t forget that these trips get booked up quickly so contact them soon to secure your space.

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai is extending special offers and exclusive services during the New Year’s Eve (2025) events, which falls on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, on marine transport means (including the Dubai Ferry, the Abra, and the Water Taxi).

Dubai Ferry services will depart from Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), Al Ghubaiba Station, and Bluewaters Station between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM, concluding at 1:30 AM. Tickets are priced at AED 350 for Silver Class and AED 525 for Gold Class, with a 50% discount for children aged 2 to 10 years, while children under 2 are admitted free of charge.

“Water Taxi services will depart from Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), with a charter rate for a full Water Taxi set at AED 3,750.”
Abra services will depart from Al Jaddaf, Al Fahidi, Al Ghubaiba, and Marina Mall (Dubai Marina) marine stations. Tickets are priced at AED 150 per person, with free admission for children under 2 years old. Both Water Taxi and Abra services will commence between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM and conclude at 1:30 AM.

For more information about Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry, and Abra trips, please call (8009090) or email marinebooking@rta.ae.

This service reflects RTA’s commitment to bringing joy to the public, including residents, visitors, and tourists from around the world who gather in Dubai to celebrate this festive annual occasion.