Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Dubai’s First Etihad Rail Passenger Train Connects Abu Dhabi, Fujairah
Dubai is getting its first passenger trains from Etihad Rail.
The service is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 30.
People will be able to travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.
The trip to Abu Dhabi will take about 64 minutes, while the trip to Fujairah will take about 70 minutes.
Tickets can be bought through the Etihad Rail app, website, or station machines.
The cheapest tickets cost AED 39 to Abu Dhabi and AED 29 to Fujairah.
Dubai Station is linked to the Dubai Metro by a walking bridge.
The new service is intended to make travel easier and support Dubai’s business, tourism, and economic activity.
Etihad Rail’s Dubai passenger service is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 30.
Trains will connect Dubai with Abu Dhabi in 64 minutes and Fujairah in 70 minutes.
Fares start at AED 39 to Abu Dhabi and AED 29 to Fujairah in Comfort Class.
Five daily trains will initially run between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while one train operates in each direction to Fujairah.
Dubai Station connects to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro station through a dedicated pedestrian bridge.
- Who
- Etihad Rail Mobility will operate the passenger service, with support for its integration into Dubai’s transport network from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
- What
- A new Etihad Rail passenger service will connect Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.
- When
- The service is scheduled to start on Wednesday, September 30; Dubai Station was inaugurated on the preceding Monday.
- Where
- The routes connect Dubai Station with Abu Dhabi Station and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- The service is intended to strengthen transport infrastructure, improve accessibility, and support business, tourism, and economic activity.
- Dubai-Abu Dhabi journey
- 64 minutes
- Dubai-Fujairah journey
- 70 minutes
- Abu Dhabi Comfort Class fare
- From AED 39
- Fujairah Comfort Class fare
- From AED 29
- Train speed
- Up to 200 kmph
- Fleet capacity
- 13 trains, each carrying up to 400 passengers
- Ticketing
- Etihad Rail app, website, station vending machines, and Dubai’s Nol system