Complete guide to Dubai water taxi service
RTA’s Dubai Metro and Dubai Bus networks are well-known transport modes. But do you know you can also use water taxis to travel and see the city from a new vantage point? Here’s what you need to know about the Dubai water taxi service.
ALL ABOUT DUBAI WATER TAXI
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is always trying to improve the city’s public transport system and infrastructure. Water taxis in Dubai effectively divert traffic from the roads, and there are as many as 44 water taxi stations across two operational zones.
Zone 1 stations are based in modern Dubai from Dubai Marina to Palm Jumeirah. Whereas Zone 2 covers areas between Dubai Creek and Dubai Water Canal, allowing you to experience old Dubai’s heritage and tranquillity. Each water taxi in Dubai can carry ten passengers at a time. All taxis are air-conditioned, and seats are reclined at 45 degrees for maximum comfort. Moreover, each seat has an LCD monitor.
STATIONS
Here’s a list of Dubai water taxi stations.
ZONE 1
- Dubai Marina Station
- Atlantis the Palm Station
- One & Only Royal Mirage Station
- One & Only The Palm Station
- Rixos Hotel Station
- Dubai Marina Mall Station
- Sofitel Resort the Palm Station
- Marina Terrace Station
- Marina Promenade Station
- Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Station
- Anantara Station
ZONE 2
- Waterfront Market
- Deira Old Souq Station
- Al Sabkha Station
- Baniyas Station
- Dubai Festival City Station
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Station
- Al Shindagha Station
- Bur Dubai Station
- Al Fahidi Station
- Al Seef Station
- Creek Park – A Station
- Creek Park – B Station
- Al Boom Tourist Village Station
- Al Ghubaiba Station
- Al Jaddaf Station
- Port Rashid Station
- Dubai Canal Station
- Jumeirah Station
- Al Wasl Station
- Al Safa Park Station
- Sheikh Zayed Road Station
- Business Bay Station
- Marasi Station
- Al Wajeha Al Maeyah Station
- Dubai Design District Station
CHARTER ONLY STATIONS
- Al Mamzar Station
- La Mer Marine Transport Station
- Jumeirah Beach Park Station
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel Station
- Al Sufouh Station
- Jebel Ali Golf Club Station
- Godolphin Station
- Mina Seyahi Station
FAQS ABOUT WATER TAXI SERVICES IN DUBAI
WHAT ARE THE WATER TAXI DUBAI TIMINGS?
Water taxi Dubai timings are 10:00 am to 07:00 pm. You can find the water taxi routes on the RTA website.
HOW CAN I MAKE A BOOKING?
To book a water taxi, please call 800-9090. Remember that prior booking is required for travel.
WHAT IS THE COST OF A TICKET?
Dubai water taxi price depends on the stations you get on and off. For instance, a silver ticket for an adult passenger travelling from Al Ghubaiba Station to Dubai Marina Mall Station would cost AED 50.
CAN I BOOK A WATER TAXI FOR A FAMILY TOUR?
Yes, you can. Call the number mentioned above or send an email to Wtbook@RTA.ae. If you want to rent a water taxi during service hours, the charges will be AED 400 per hour. Also, you have to make the booking at least two days in advance.
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