A Detailed Guide About Dubai Marine Public Transportation 

The Dubai Marine Public Transportation plays a significant role in allowing residents to use public transport. Renowned for its modern infrastructure and top-of-the-line public transportation systems, it helps citizens to reduce carbon emissions from the environment. 

The waterways follow strict guidelines regarding timetables and offer scenic routes to travel. This guide provides a detailed discussion of Dubai’s marine transport, including Abras, water taxis, and ferries. 

• What Dubai Marine Public Transportation Offers 
• Dubai’s Waterways
• Timetables 
• FAQs

What Dubai Marine Public Transportation Offers

Established as part of Dubai’s innovative infrastructure, Dubai Marine Public Transportation provides a unique experience for travelers. Services such as Abras, ferries, and water taxis offer passengers a smooth travel experience via Dubai’s advanced waterways. Whether you are commuting personally or with a loved one, here is everything about Dubai Marine Public Transportation. 

Dubai’s Waterways

Dubai’s water transport features modern and traditional Abras, Dubai Ferry, and Dubai water taxis, each following its own route and timetable. 

Modern Abras 

Take a ride on the Dubai Abra, one of the finest modes of transport. Relish in Dubai’s traditions, as the Abra aims to preserve Dubai’s cultural heritage with its traditional waterways. Equipped with innovative technologies, the modern Abra ensures passengers have a safe and relaxing cruise experience. 

Air Conditioned Abra 

As the name suggests, this modern abra features air-conditioned cabins, allowing passengers to escape Dubai’s heat and humidity. Kick back and travel along the Creek Metro Station and enjoy the mesmerising views of Dubai. The stations and fares for the air-conditioned are as follows: 

• Stations: Al Jaddaf Marine Station to Dubai Festival City – BM2
• Fares: AED 2 per person 

Petrol Heritage Abra – Dubai Water Canal 

The Petrol Heritage Abra follows the Dubai Water Canal route, offering a relaxing ride that lasts 45 minutes:

• Routes: Dubai Water Canal
• Fares: 
  • AED 25 per person
  • AED 300 per charter 

Petrol Heritage Abra-Creek 

Discover traditional souks, restaurants, and beautiful Dubai architecture while lounging in the Petrol Heritage Abra. Experience bliss exploring Al Fahidi, Dubai Old Souk, and Dubai Museum areas with these routes: 

• Fares: AED 2

Traditional Abra 

Experience unparalleled comfort with Dubai’s traditional Abras taking you through Dubai’s historical waterways. Featuring motorised traditional abras and electric Abra, Dubai’s water transport is like no other. 

Electrical Traditional Abra 

Dubai’s government is pushing its residents to follow an environmentally friendly mode of transportation. The electrical Abra seats 8 passengers. 

• Routes: Dubai Mall > Burj Plaza > The Palace
• Fares
  • 25 minute trip: AED 68.25 per person 
  • Complete Abra trip: AED 52.5 

Motorised Traditional Abra 

Experience Dubai’s bliss with the traditional raft and boat blend. It is one of the most popular modes of transportation for travelling across Dubai Creek. The 14-minute Abra ride takes you through the Bur Dubai station to Dubai’s Old Souk station. 

• Routes
  • Deira Old Souk Abra Station to Bur Dubai Abra Station 
  • Al Sabhkha Abra Station to Dubai Old Souk Station 
• Fares 
  • Per passenger: AED 1 
  • Private charter: AED 120 

Dubai Ferry 

Board the Dubai Ferry, which will take you through Dubai’s historical sites and stunning coastline. Cruise through the Dubai Marina Mall station to Palm Jumeirah or Sharjah Aquarium. 

• Features 
  • It can seat up to 98 people 
  • Restroom facilities 
  • On-board kiosk 
  • Hourly rental charter package option 
  • Entertainment screens 
  • 4 LCD screens

Dubai Water Taxi 

The Dubai Water Taxi offers a comfortable and stylish cruise experience, allowing passengers to travel between 4 scenic routes. It covers the Dubai Marina Mall, Marina Walk, Marina Terrace, and Marina Promenade locations, making each trip worthwhile. 

• Features 
  • Decreased noise 
  • Air-conditioned marine 
  • Wheelchair allocation 
  • 20 passenger capacity 
  • Hourly rental character package option 

Timetables

Each mode of water transport follows strict RTA guidelines regarding regular schedules, timings, fares and daily or seasonal routes. The water taxi, Dubai ferry, and Abra’s timetables ensure a comfortable experience for all passengers. 

Traditional Abra- Electrical 

Traditional Abra – Motorised 

Petrol Heritage Abra-Creek 

Water Taxi 

Dubai Ferry 

FAQs

This article has conveniently explained everything about Dubai Public Marine Transportation. Whether travelling with kids or adults, Dubai’s water transport is highly reliable! 

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