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,
Could you tell me how to reach the Marasi station. What is the nearest landmark, as it does not show in Google maps
Thanks
George
Hi, check out this link https://goo.gl/maps/zkLmAiev9CH2
Hi, the link doesnt open. Can you please resend it or confirm the nearest landmark to Marasi station that is shown on google maps?
Thanks
Try this one https://goo.gl/maps/wLgkJ2ZAif92
Hi Admin, Can i confirm how to get to Dubai Marina. Is it to exit at Damac Metro Station? Thank you.
The nearest stop using public transport is Marina Mall tram stop, otherwise Dubai marina metro station
Hi, we are a family of 7, and want to ride from al gubaiba to marina but covering the canal and burj al arab and atlantis. can you suggest me the time i can yravel? Also how much it will cost us to have a private cruise ? Date 16 th. nov.
Your best bet to cover everywhere is possibly to hire a water taxi which costs 400 dirhams per hour.
Any idea as to the location of Sheikh Zayed Road Station? cheers
Check out near the bottom of the Routes page for a map of the new stations.
For today 3pm circular tourist trip ticket have to come or advance booking required . And is it free for kids
Check FAQs for details.
Hi,
Just confirm – Will there be a ferry from Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Marina at 6.30 PM tomorrow Friday (October 21st) regardless of number of passengers?
Thanks
Sorry I have only just found notification of these comments but one way services always run (subject to weather etc) regardless of the number of passengers.
one way trip from al ghubaiba to dubai marina 2 adults and 2 childrences ,how much ticket price and timing also please send and online ticket if possible?
There are no online tickets. Check the FAQs for price details etc.
Hi is the timing the same during Eid Adha Holidays? thanks.
Timings have not been announced yet but they do not normally change for Eid al Adha
hi
do ferry from marina to atlantis round trip available today .?
All trips shown are 7 days a week as stated above.
Hi,
i am looking to take a trip for 5 pm ferry at dubai marina.
Is it open .?
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A ROUTE FROM DUBAI MARINA MALL STATION WOULD YOU ADVISE ME FOR THE TIMING IN TUESDAY 2 AUGUST 2016
As per the timings above.
Dear Sir,
It is stated that ,i visited RTA Ferry Ticket issuing counter today in marina nd asked to issue a ticket.
Unfortunately ,The ticket Officer refused to give a ticket saying that “WE CANNOT GIVE TICKET TO A SINGLE PASSENGER UNTILL AND UNLESS 10 PASSENGERS IN FERRY,
i called at RTA HELP LINE(800-9090) COMPLAINING THEM THE SAME BUT,CUTOMER SERVICES OFFICER TOLD ME THE SAME STOREY.
Kindly note that it is very unethical and against the customers s rights to refuse RTA Services to to a customer.
I am hopefull that ,you will look into the matter and do the needful to protect the cusomers rights in the future.
Kind Regards
Dr Haseeb Ahmed
Unfortunately it is the clear policy that the round trips will not proceed unless there are at least 10 passengers. The trips that go from one destination to another will always take place though.
Hi
Is there is a private service possible for a group of 12 (two families) from Dubai marina whether one way or return? How much roughly it may coat? I’m looking to go during eid holidays
You can rent the ferry privately – contact the RTA for more info on 800 9090.
Hi i wolud like to know if there is a ferry from Dubai to Mumbai (India).
Thank you very much
Alessia
No, not this kind of ferry service. I don’t know if there are services run by other operators.
HI Can We book the tickets in advance as I have 14 pax with me. I need to book it for tomorrow (19th May) at 3pm Marina.
Please let me know
Thanks
zara
Will you re confirm all your standard routes are yet operating and as per earlier timings.
As far as I am aware the timings are as above – the site will be updated when we are notified of any changes.
Is it ok to take luggage on the ferry? I am moving hotel from the Creek area to Dubai Marina and wanted to take the ferry for a more enjoyable journey than a taxi.
Thanks!
Sorry for the delay in replying. There is a limited amount of room for luggage on the ferry so I think if you were taking just one case that is not too big then you should be ok.
Does the circular tourist trip from Dubai Marina to Burj al Arab run at 15.00? Above is say that it does in the grid but in the text says that it is only an ‘internal route’ at 15.00.
what the internal route covers is ambiguous too so clarity on this would be appreciated
Hi, yes it runs to the Burj Al Arab – I think ‘internal route’ is how it was described by the RTA.
Hi,
is the 1pm ferry from Dubai Marina to Ghuabiba running today?
Thank you
I don’t know of any reason why it wouldn’t be.
Last week the 11am tour was cancelled due to the weather, that’s why I was asking
Are there any plans to offer ferry service from lets say jebel ali dubai to Sharjah with stops along the way?
I’m not aware of any plans for this but you could contact the RTA directly to enquire.