Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced changes to the business hours of all its services during the holy month of Ramadan 1444H – 2023. RTA services affected by Ramadan timing include customers’ happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit modes, and service-provider centres (Technical Testing). Continue reading Dubai Ferry Timings – Ramadan 2023
The RTA has announced the operating hours for all public transport over the New Year holiday – see below for details:
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled special offers and premium services for a spectacular firework show on the eve of the New Year 2023 (Saturday 31st December) aboard marine transit modes (Dubai Ferry, Abra and Water Taxi). Continue reading New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2022/23 from Dubai Ferry
The RTA is planning to lay on extra marine transport to take football fans to the BudX FIFA Fan Festival which is taking place in Dubai Harbour (near Dubai Marina). Continue reading Ferry to World Cup Fanzone
The government of Dubai this week made an announcement on the change in the rules for mask wearing in Dubai relaxing the criteria of where masks needed to be worn. However, the question is, do you still need to wear a mask on the Dubai Ferry? Continue reading Do You Still Need to Wear a Mask on Dubai Ferry?
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the business hours of all its services during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, including customer happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit means, and service provider centres (technical testing). Continue reading Public Transport Service Timings for Eid Al Fitr 2022
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
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.
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
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
