Starting on Friday, August 4, a ferry will run between Dubai and Sharjah for just Dh15.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) declared that the Dubai Ferry service would return and operate seven days a week. Although the service was initially introduced by RTA in 2019, it was briefly stopped due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Here’s how to travel on the new boat route and avoid the Dubai-Sharjah traffic once service resumes.
Where can one take the ferry from?
Dubai station: Al Ghubaiba Marine Station
The Al Ghubaiba Metro station on the Green Line is two minutes’ walk from the marine station, which is situated in Bur Dubai’s Al Fahidi district.
Sharjah station: Aquarium Marine Station
The station is conveniently situated adjacent to the Sharjah Aquarium, within the Al Majaz 3 area. To reach this location, you can rely on the efficient Sharjah bus service, known as Mowasalat, which operates Bus Route 7 and Bus Route 3.
How long does the trip take?
The ferry will shuttle passengers between Dubai and Sharjah within 35 minutes.
Dubai and Sharjah Ferry schedule
Monday to Thursday – 8 trips a day
From Sharjah:
• Two morning trips at 7 am and 8.30 am
• Two evening trips at 4.45 pm and 6.15 pm
From Dubai:
• One morning trip at 7.45 am
• Three evening trips at 4 pm, 5.30 pm, and 7 pm
Friday to Sunday – 6 trips a day
From Sharjah:
• Ferry departs at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm.
From Dubai:
• Ferry departs at 3 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm.
Cost
- Dh15 – Silver Class
• Dh25 – Gold Class
• Free for People of Determination and children under the age of five.
How to pay for the ticket?
To conveniently secure your tickets, there are two options available: online booking or in-person purchase at the service counters situated in the marine stations.
For those who prefer the ease of online transactions, we encourage you to book your tickets in advance through our user-friendly website, marine.rta.ae. Simply select your desired tickets and proceed to make a secure payment using your credit or debit card.
Alternatively, if you prefer a more traditional approach, you can visit our customer service counters located at the marine stations. Our friendly staff will be delighted to assist you in purchasing your tickets, and you can conveniently pay using your nol card.
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