Journey through the wondrous waterways of Dubai
Enjoy the luxurious, air-conditioned interior of the Dubai Ferry while taking in the city's stunning contrasts, from its historical neighbourhoods to its modern, dazzling skyline with three must-see routes.
Explore Dubai's old-world charm and modernity
Enjoy Dubai's contrasts as you cruise from Dubai Creek to Dubai Marina. Explore new waterways with the Dubai Water Canal that cuts across Sheikh Zayed Road and winds its way to the Arabian Gulf. Go on to enjoy a scenic path that takes you past a famous skyline. Then journey through the glamorous Dubai Marina, lined with trendy restaurants, cafés and luxury yachts.
| Routes/Station | Timings* | Fares |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina Mall station or Bluewaters station - Dubai Water Canal station - Al Ghubaiba Ferry station and vice versa (FR1&FR2)**** | 1:00 pm 6:00 pm |
Silver Class - AED 50 (one way) Gold Class - AED 70 (one way) Children under 5 years ride for free |
| Al Ghubaiba Ferry Roundtrips inside the Creek (FR3)** | Temporarily paused | Silver Class - AED 50/person AED 140 for a family package (2 adults and 2 children) Gold Class - AED 75/person AED 210 for a family package (2 adults and 2 children) Children aged 2-10 years receive a 50% discount on the single ticket fares, while children under 2 years ride for free |
| Dubai Marina Mall station - Palm Jumeira - Atlantis the Palm (FR4)** (FR4)*** |
11:30 am 4:30 pm |
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| Al Ghubaiba - Sharjah Aquarium (FR5)**** | Weekday (Monday - Thursday) From Sharjah Aquarium station: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 4:45 pm & 6:15 pm From Al Ghubaiba station: 7:45 am, 10:00 am, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Weekend (Friday - Sunday) From Sharjah Aquarium station: 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 9:00pm From Al Ghubaiba station: 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 10:00pm |
AED 15 Adult Silver one way AED 25 Adult Gold one way Children under 5 years: free |
*For detailed trip timings or more information, please check at the Customer Service Office inside the station or visit our website www.rta.ae
**Minimum of 12 passengers required to conduct the trip.
***Drop off on demand in the bluewaters station.
****People of Determination and children under 5 receive complimentary travel only for commuter trips upon presenting a valid ID. Cash, nol, Credit and Debit Cards are accepted as payment mode in all stations.
Please be at the station 15 minutes (ferry service) prior to the time indicated in the flyer as departure times vary from station to station. Friday prayer break time will be applied from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
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Terms & Conditions
- Customers with restricted mobility, particularly those who need to use wheelchairs during boarding should advise of this requirement at least 24 hours in advance or at the time of booking by calling 800 90 90.
- International security legislation permits the search of passengers and their belongings at the point of boarding. Please cooperate.
- Given the space limitation, smoking is strictly prohibited indoors and on the outside deck, including electronic cigarettes.
- There is no refund for any paid trips.
- RTA reserves the right to change, reschedule, or cancel a trip due to unexpected weather conditions or any safety and security concerns.
- The ferries' maximum capacity is 98 passengers.
- Infants under 2 years travelling with a parent/guardian can travel free of charge and are not included in the vessel's capacity limit. For safety reasons, the passenger capacity limit cannot be exceeded.
- The daily maximum limit for chartering the Dubai Ferry is 8 hours. If you wish to book it for a period that exceeds 8 hours, please call 800 90 90.
- Compressed gas cylinders, firearms, sharp objects, and any items that may cause potential harm to fellow passengers or the crew are strictly prohibited from being carried on board.
- No pets are allowed on board.
- Customers are permitted to carry light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for their trips. There is a strict no alcohol policy on the Dubai Ferry.
- Children (under the age of 12) must be accompanied by an adult and should wear a life jacket while on board.
- A valid ID must be presented to the Ticketing and Information once at the marine station.