The below Dubai Ferry routes/timings information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. If in any doubt, please contact the RTA on 800 9090 for clarification on any of the trips shown.
Routes are occasionally changed and we will endeavour to keep these up to date.
Ferry Terminals
The Dubai Ferry currently runs from six ferry terminals: Dubai Marina, Bluewater Marine Transport Station, Al Ghubaiba, Dubai Canal Station, Sharjah Aquarium and Souk al Marfa.
The first two stations to operate were at Al Ghubaiba and Dubai Marina, with a terminal at Al Mamzar introduced in October 2014 – However, Al Mamzar no longer runs services due to lack of demand. The service also used to run along Dubai Water Canal to Al Jadaf but this has changed to a Water Taxi service.
The ferry service between Dubai and Sharjah was suspended after the 2020 pandemic but has now resumed and you can find full details of that service here.
Ferry services run 7 days a week.
The Al Ghubaiba terminal is a minutes walk from the Al Ghubaiba Metro station, near the creek abra stations.
The Marina terminal is a short walk (about 500 yards to the left) from outside the Marina Mall.
The Bluewater Marine Transport Station is on the island that holds the AIN Dubai ferris wheel, just off the marina.
Souk al Marfa is on Deira Islands.
There are circular tourist type trips that run for approximately 1 hour from each terminal and there are trips that run from one terminal to the other (which take around 1h 55m minutes for the trips between the Marina and Al Ghubaiba).
As there are sometimes changes to the schedule it is worth contacting the RTA in advance to check on sailing times.
All Routes Map
Here is a summary map of the routes that are covered by the Dubai Ferry. You can click on the map to see a larger version.
Below is a summary of the timings of the Dubai Ferry but you can find specific details on this page.
Trips from Dubai Marina:
| 11.30am | Sightseeing circular trip to Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis and back |
| 1pm | One way trip to Al Ghubaiba with a stop at Bluewaters and Dubai Water Canal |
| 4.30pm | Sightseeing circular trip to Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis and back |
| 6pm | One way trip to Al Ghubaiba with a stop at Bluewaters and Dubai Water Canal |
Trips from Al Ghubaiba:
| 1pm | One way trip to Dubai Marina with a stop at Dubai Water Canal and Bluewaters |
| 4.30pm | Circular Tourist trip within the Creek – we understand that this trip is currently not running. |
| 6pm | One way trip to Dubai Marina with a stop at Dubai Water Canal and Bluewaters |
Trips from Dubai Water Canal Marine Station
| Ferry Direction | 1 | 2 |
| To Al Ghubaiba | 14:25 | 19:25 |
| To Dubai Marina | 13:50 | 18:50 |
Sharjah to Dubai
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 9pm |
| Monday to Thursday | 7am, 8.30am, 1pm, 4.45pm, 6.15pm |
Dubai to Sharjah
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 3pm, 5pm, 8pm & 10pm |
| Monday to Thursday | 7.45am, 10am, 4pm, 5.30pm,7pm |
Scheduled circular services (services that start and leave from the same station) will only run with at least 12 passengers. You can also privately hire the boats for your own trip at any available time between 9am and 9pm. Evening trips are busier so you may need to get to the terminal well in advance of the sailing (30 minutes or more).
Both circular routes run along the shore from the terminus with views of the coastline and the many local attractions, they run for one hour and then return from the place they started from. In this way they are really just excursions rather than a means to actually get anywhere within Dubai.
Dubai Marina
This is the tourist route covered by the Dubai Marina ferry which runs at 11.30am:
There is also a route running from Dubai Marina and out to the Burj al Arab for 60-90 minutes at 4.30pm. Trips may change – see table above for current trips available.
In addition you can travel at 1pm and 6pm from Dubai Marina to Al Ghubaiba. This stops at Dubai Canal Station and BlueWaters en route.
Al Ghubaiba
The route covered by the Al Ghubaiba ferry for the circular trip at 4.30pm is shown below. However, note that the route may be subject to change. There is a 3pm circular trip that previously ran within Dubai Creek – check with the RTA for the current route.
In addition there is a ferry running from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina Ferry terminal at 1pm and 6pm. This stops at Dubai Canal Station and BlueWaters en route.
Souk al Marfa
In March 2022 a new ferry route was launched to Souk al Marfa on Dubai Islands. It ran from 6pm to 10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. However, this trip no longer runs and marine access to Souk al Marfa is now just by abra.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices are shown here.
The Dubai Ferry can be hired for private trips with no seats so that guests can mingle. It costs 2800 dirhams per hour (prices may change).
Hi. The ferry which starts from Dubai Marina, at 3pm and 5pm, ciricular trip, covers both Atlantis the palm and Burj al Arab, or not?
Hi, the 3pm trip goes under the Palm to the Burj al Arab and the 5pm trip goes around the top of the palm to Atlantis.
Hello,
I have a question: We are going to visit Dubai on wendsday, the 25th of september. We would like to take the dubai ferry from dubai marina to Wajeha al Maeyah for Dubai Mall. Is it actually operating once or twice a day for this route? What are the leaving times at dubai marina station?
Best regards, Meike Sesterhennn
Hi, it would probably be best to call the RTA for the latest information on the service. As we understand it, it runs once a day with times as above but this is subject to change at any time.
Good morning. I wanted to know if the 11 am ferry from Dubai Marina to Al Ghubaiba is on October 1st. I can’t book tickets on the site as it only gives me the afternoon ferries. can I get tickets directly to Dubai Marina? thank you
Hi Alessandro, it is a bit hit and miss as to which tickets are available online so you will need to go to the departure point on the day of travel if tickets cannot be purchased online.
hi, is there 11am or 1pm routes is running from Al Ghubaiba to Marina or Marina to Al Ghubaiba? I can’t make clear to direct ..thank you
The routes shown are generally running except in bad weather or on some public holidays.
Hi, I would like to know if the ferry route FR1 from Marina to Ghubaiba passes by Atlantis and Burj Al Arab? Thanks
Hi Ben, yes it does.
Hi, can we take a ferry from the Atlantis to the Dubai Marina in the afternoon. If so when does it depart? Thx Ralf
Sorry the ferry does not go from Atlantis – see above for routes
We’d like to ride your ferry two persons
So we stay Taj Dubai
What your recommendation tour?
Where is most near ride terminal?
You are near to a number of stations on the Dubai Water Canal so look for trips that run from Sheikh Zayed Road station in particular.
Hi
I would like to know routes for water taxi and cosr
The water taxi service is out of service at the moment due to improvements. You can check out the ferry here or the abra services on another website.
Hi good evening, I would like to know that the trip to Marina from Al Ghubaiba station is available on tomorrow 05/06/2019. Please do let me know the timing and cost per person.
Check out the latest post for Eid timings. Prices are on the tickets page.
Hi good evening..I want asking for the schedule of ferry from Al Ghubaibah to Dubai marina for tomorrow on June 5,2019. Thanks for help
Check out the latest post for Eid timings.
Pls could you let.me know if the ferry at 1pm will be running this Tuesday 4th June (hopefully Ramadan is finished) from the marina mall to gold souk area? Thank you
Hi yes it should be running.
Hi is there a circular trip from marina to Dubai canal (szr station) for 10people in the evening
Please suggest the timings and the cost and how to book the trip.
Many thanks
Hi all, timings and prices etc are on this website, check the relevant pages. Bookings can only be made at the terminal as per the FAQs
Hallo! There is a nee Tour to Dubai mall 3:15
Is it right now? I ask today, and the Lady Rolf us, there is no Ferry to Dubai mall!?!
Hi Doris, as we understand it, it is not running during Ramadan.
Good afternoon, I would like to know if on Friday May 17, the ferry from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina is operating normally, and what are the timetables since we are in Ramadan time?
Thanks a lot!!
Hi, you can see the Ramadan timings on this post.
Hi is there a circular route from shj Zayed road canal station.
What is the cheapest circular ticket and what Times can I get it.
Many thank
Hi Peter, yes there is a circular trip running from SZR station. As per the routes page we understand that this runs from 6pm until midnight although timings may vary, particularly during Ramadan. The cost (as per the tickets page) is 50dhs or 75dhs gold class.
Hi, are there any morning ferries going from Al Wajeha Al Maeya station to the Marina Mall?
Thank you!
All trips we are aware of are shown here.
Why is the 5:15 pm Dubai Mall to Dubai Marina Ferry tour 65.76 AED for a one-way when the round trip is only 50 AED? That does not make any sense unless I’m missing something. Please explain the difference in price. Thank you.
The circular trips start and finish at the same location and are a similar duration to the one way trips. Return trips to a different destination where you get off the boat are effectively 2 single tickets.
Is it possible to take the ferry from Dubai Marina Mall to Dubai Mall on Monday 15 April 2019 at 3.15 pm?
Hi, yes assuming there are no reasons that it might not be running on that date (e.g. weather). You can book at atthetop.ae
Hi!
Is it possible to take suitcases and luggage on the tour from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Samira, as I understand it you can take a case but not excessive amounts of luggage. You could call 800 9090 for further clarification.
Hello
Is it possible to take a bicycle on the boat? We travel from Abu Dhabi to Sharja by bicycle and we wonder if we can take the ferry from Marina Mall to Dubai and take the bicycle with us on the ferry for this part.
Thank you for information.
Roman + Martina from Switzerland
Hi Roman, I think the best thing is to call the RTA directly on 00971 4 605 1414.