Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Etihad Rail Passenger Service Links Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah
The United Arab Emirates has opened a new Etihad Rail station in Dubai.
Regular trains between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah are scheduled to start on September 30, 2026.
A Comfort Class ticket starts at AED 39.
A Premium Class ticket starts at AED 109.
The Dubai-Abu Dhabi route is expected to have 10 services.
Some listed departures are at 6:14 am, 7:14 am and 1:14 pm.
Dubai Station connects to the metro using a pedestrian bridge.
Travelers can also buy a Nol One-Day Pass for metro, tram and bus journeys.
The government says the railway will make it easier to travel between the emirates and reach important economic areas.
Dubai Station was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Regular passenger services connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah are scheduled to begin on September 30, 2026.
Fares start at AED 39 for Comfort Class and AED 109 for Premium Class.
Etihad Rail is expected to operate 10 daily Dubai-Abu Dhabi services, including departures at 6:14 am, 7:14 am and 1:14 pm.
Dubai Station at Al Yalayis connects to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station through a roughly 400-metre pedestrian bridge.
- Who
- Etihad Rail, through Etihad Rail Mobility, is operating the passenger services; the Dubai Station inauguration included Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- What
- The UAE inaugurated Dubai Station and announced the upcoming launch of regular passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah.
- When
- Dubai Station was inaugurated on September 28, 2026, while regular passenger services are scheduled to begin on September 30, 2026.
- Where
- The service will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah, with Dubai Station located at Al Yalayis.
- Why
- The UAE government says the network is intended to strengthen connections between emirates, improve access to economic centers and support mobility.
- Service start date
- September 30, 2026
- Comfort Class fare
- Starts at AED 39
- Premium Class fare
- Starts at AED 109
- Expected Dubai-Abu Dhabi services
- 10 services
- Dubai Station location
- Al Yalayis
- Metro connection
- A roughly 400-metre pedestrian bridge connects the station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station.
- Nol One-Day Pass
- AED 22; a Gold Nol One-Day Pass costs AED 42.