The Etihad Rail.
UAE residents can travel from Dubai to Fujairah by train for as little as Dh29, with the journey taking about one hour and 10 minutes, as Etihad Rail expands its passenger services across the country.
The new routes give commuters, families and leisure travellers an alternative to road travel between the emirates, with fares and journey times varying by destination, travel date and class.
Etihad Rail’s website lists Dubai-Fujairah tickets from Dh29 for journeys available from October 5. Fares for Dubai-Abu Dhabi trips start at Dh39 for travel from October 2, while Abu Dhabi-Fujairah tickets start at Dh55 for journeys from October 5.
The Dubai-Abu Dhabi journey takes about one hour and four minutes, while the Dubai-Fujairah trip takes approximately 70 minutes. The Abu Dhabi-Fujairah service takes around one hour and 51 minutes, according to the supplied schedule information. Travellers should check the official booking platform for availability and the fare applicable to their chosen journey. Tickets can be booked through the Etihad Rail website and mobile app.
Dubai-Abu Dhabi service now operating
Etihad Rail opened its Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service on Wednesday (September 30), connecting Al Yalayis Station near Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai with Mohamed bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi.
Five services are scheduled in each direction daily. The first train from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is listed at 6:13am, with the last at 6:14pm. From Abu Dhabi, the first service departs at 6:43am and the last at 5:45pm.
One of the key features for Dubai commuters is the connection between Al Yalayis Station and the Dubai Metro Red Line via a 400-metre elevated pedestrian walkway. The station is also planned to connect with the future Gold Metro Line when it opens in 2032.
Sharjah’s Al Dhaid Station also began passenger operations on September 30. The journey between Al Dhaid and Fujairah takes about 25 minutes, with Comfort Class fares for morning journeys starting at Dh19 and Premium Class fares at Dh79, according to the supplied fare information.
The launch forms part of the phased expansion of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, which began operating between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah in June. Further stations are planned as the network develops, including Al Dhafra in December 2026 and Sharjah in March 2027. ICA/Expat Media
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