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.
New Year’s Eve 2021/22
The RTA has for many years now organised trips on the Dubai Ferry to see the New year’s Eve fireworks and this year is no different. These trips are always very popular and sell out fast so if you want to get tickets then check out the information below and contact the RTA on the email or number listed.
Here are the details: Continue reading New Year’s Eve 2021/22
Service Timings for UAE National Day
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the timings of its services during the holiday marking Commemoration Day and the 50th UAE National Day. The revised service timing applies to customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (technical testing of vehicles). Continue reading Service Timings for UAE National Day
Eid Al Adha 1442H (2021) – Marine Service Timings
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the timings of its services during the holiday of Eid Al Adha 1442H (2021). The revised service timing applies to customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (technical testing of vehicles). At the same time, RTA calls on the community to comply with COVID19 health precautionary measures during EID Al Adha holidays. Continue reading Eid Al Adha 1442H (2021) – Marine Service Timings
RTA Announces service timing during holiday of Eid Al Fitr 1442H (2021)
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the timings of its services during the holiday of Eid Al Fitr 1442H (2021). The revised service timing applies to customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (technical testing of vehicles). At the same time, the civic body calls on community members to comply with the precautionary measures. Continue reading RTA Announces service timing during holiday of Eid Al Fitr 1442H (2021)
2021 Ramadan Timings
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the timings of its services during the holy month of Ramadan this Hijri Year 1442 (2021). The revised service timings cover customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, metro, tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (technical testing of vehicles).
Often timings for public transport in Dubai change over Ramadan.
The timings for the Dubai Ferry have been announced and differ to the normal timings.
The Ferry will run service as follows:
Al Ghubaiba-Dubai Water Canal-Dubai Marina Mall (and vice versa) – on all days at 11.00 am and at and 5:00 pm (The 11:00 am service will not stop at the Dubai Water Canal).
This means that the 1pm and 6.30pm services will not be running during Ramadan.
The tourist service from Marina Mall on all days will be at 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm.
Please call the RTA on 800 9090 if you require any further confirmation on the marine services that are running during Ramadan. You can also see details at the marine transport stations.
New Design of Abras Launched
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched an enhanced new generation of traditional wooden Abras replicating the same design of the existing Abras while conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards.
The new abras have an increased power output and are manufactured from African teak. They can fit up to 20 passengers and meet the highest standards of safety. The great news for people of determination is that there are 2 new dedicated wheelchair spaces.
These new abras are still diesel powered and not the new electric powered ones.
The new generation Abras are fitted with smart transportation systems, GPS systems, cameras and nol payment systems. The engines in the enhanced versions Abras are linked with the remote monitoring system, and advanced sound and lighting systems onboard.
This means that you will no longer have to find some loose change to pay on these new abras, as you can use your Nol card instead.
RTA has also improved the position of the engine by placing it in a closed chamber equipped with soundproof and firefighting systems. The Abra is equipped with hydraulic steering to improve driving and manoeuvring. The engine room is fitted with soundproofing and anti-vibration systems to reduce noise pollution. Accordingly, the noise is decreased in the new Abra to less than 65 dB, the universally permissible limit.
There will be more improvements to the marine transport system in the coming years including an increase in the number of marine transport stations.
Ridership of all marine transport services is up and the RTA is keen to build on this and make more improvements to make services more accessible and popular for residents and tourists alike.
Ferry Services for New Year’s Eve 2020/21
Once again, the RTA has announced that there will be special Dubai Ferry services for New Year’s Eve this year. The trips will run from 3 marine transport stations and will cost 300 dirhams for silver class and 450 dirhams for the gold class tickets. For full details of when they run and how to get tickets please see below: Continue reading Ferry Services for New Year’s Eve 2020/21
Can I Take My Bike on Dubai Ferry?
If you are wondering if you can take your bike onto the Dubai Ferry then you may be interested to see that some new rules have just been introduced as of 8th December 2020. This makes it easier for people to get to and from the Ferry without needing additional public transport or walking. Continue reading Can I Take My Bike on Dubai Ferry?