All about the Dubai to Sharjah ferry service

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• Timings
• Tickets
• Facts
• FAQs

The UAE government is constantly looking to improve its residents’ lives, and the Dubai to Sharjah ferry was another step towards that. Residents of both cities can easily commute between the emirates and avoid traffic using the ferry service launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

MyBayut provides a complete guide to this ferry service, including information on the timings, ticket prices and how to purchase tickets.

DUBAI TO SHARJAH FERRY SERVICE – AN OVERVIEW

In 2019, RTA Dubai launched this ferry service to facilitate commuters between the Al Ghubaiba Marine Station in Dubai and the Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah. It was the first marine transit service between Dubai and another emirate.

After a 3-year suspension due to the pandemic, the popular service resumed on 4th August 2023. As many as an estimated 1.3M passengers can benefit from the resumption of this service.

With many residents choosing to live in the cultural capital of the UAE and work in the neighbouring emirate of Dubai, the RTA service benefits regular commuters.

The ferry has added to the marine transport routes provided by RTA and helped reduce traffic on the roads by giving commuters a safe and quick alternative, according to His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.

The RTA Dubai Ferry currently has nine ferries operating from eight stations in Dubai, including Al Ghubaiba, Dubai Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road and Water Canal.

DUBAI TO SHARJAH FERRY ROUTE MAP

The RTA Dubai Ferry to Sharjah operates between Al Ghubaiba Marine Station located on Dubai Creek and the Aquarium Marine Station, which is located next to the Sharjah Aquarium in the Al Khan area. The travel time between these two stations via ferry is around 35 minutes one way.

Both stations on the route were carefully chosen for their connectivity. The Al Ghubaiba Marine Station is well-connected with the RTA Bus and Dubai Metro station, a plus for those who want to get to other parts of the city.

Meanwhile, the Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah has plenty of parking facilities. A shuttle bus service from the heritage district in the heart of Sharjah also connects to the Aquarium Marine Station.

DUBAI TO SHARJAH FERRY SERVICE TIMINGS

The ferry service by RTA has different timings. We have listed the Dubai to Sharjah ferry timings – have a look!

AL GHUBAIBA TO DUBAI MARINA

This ferry route runs two times a day, from Monday to Sunday.

• The first ferry leaves at 01:00 pm from Al Ghubaiba and arrives at Dubai Marina at 03:10 pm.
• The second ferry leaves from Al Ghubaiba at 06:00 pm and arrives at Dubai Marina at 08:10 pm.

DUBAI MARINA ROUND-TRIP

You can take a round-trip to and from Dubai Marina every day.

• The first ferry leaves Dubai Marina at 11:30 am
• The second ferry leaves Dubai Marina at 04:30 pm

AL GHUBAIBA TO SHARJAH

The ferry from Al Ghubaiba to Sharjah has the following schedule: Monday to Thursday.

The ferry timings for Friday to Sunday are as follows.

SHARJAH TO AL GHUBAIBA

The ferry for this route has the following timings: Monday to Thursday.

For the same route, the timings from Friday to Sunday are as follows.

Please note that the above-mentioned timings are subject to change.

DUBAI TO SHARJAH FERRY TICKET PRICES

There are two categories of tickets for the RTA ferry between Dubai and Sharjah: Silver Class and Gold Class.

The Dubai Sharjah ferry tickets are free for children under 5 years and People of Determination. The family bundle, which includes tickets for two adults and two children, is also available. It is priced at AED 140 for the Silver Class and AED 210 for the Gold Class.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE RTA DUBAI FERRY

• Each RTA Dubai Ferry has 100 comfortable seats with 84 Economy seats, 14 Business seats and two spaces for People of Determination.
• There are restroom facilities on board for men, women and disabled travellers.
• There is a kiosk on the ferry where passengers can buy snacks and drinks.
• Commuters can enjoy entertainment on LCD screens on the ferry and Nahaam, a smart tourist guide that provides information about attractions on the ferry’s route.

FAQS

WHERE DO I PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE FERRY?

Commuters can purchase tickets from the ticket office at the marine stations via cash or credit card. One can also use the Nol card or purchase tickets via the RTA website.

WHAT IS GOLD CLASS ON THE FERRY FROM SHARJAH TO DUBAI?

Gold Class on the ferry from Sharjah to Dubai offers a premium travel experience with enhanced comfort and services. Passengers in this class enjoy more spacious seating, better views, and a quieter environment than Silver Class passengers.

And that concludes our guide to the RTA ferry from Dubai to Sharjah. Looking for more transport-related updates? Read our DARB Abu Dhabi guide, popularly called Abu Dhabi Salik, which covers everything from opening an account to DARB toll gate charges.

If you’re a frequent user of the ferry route, consider rental apartments in Al Fahidi, which is a short distance from the Al Ghubaiba Marine Station.

Alternatively, if you want to live in Sharjah, there is a wide portfolio of rental flats in Al Khan for tenants to choose from, which is close to the Aquarium Marine Station.