Complete guide to Dubai water taxi service
RTA’s Dubai Metro and Dubai bus networks are well-known transportation modes. But do you know you can also use water taxis to travel and see the city from a different 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. Besides highways and roads, there are plenty of marine transportation services as well. One of the RTA marine transport options is the Dubai Water Taxi.
These water taxis effectively divert traffic from the roads and there are as many as 44 taxi stations across two operational zones.
Zone 1 stations cover areas of New 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 air-conditioned taxi can carry ten passengers at a time. Moreover, each seat has an LCD monitor.
DUBAI WATER TAXI STATIONS AND ROUTES
The marine routes are one of the major segments of public transport in Dubai. It gives an affordable option for those who wish to explore the emirate’s waterways and major landmarks. Here’s a list of RTA Dubai water taxi routes and stations.
Marina Mall to Marina Walk (BM1)
- BM1 Route timings
- Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm – 11:15 pm
- Friday: 02:00 pm – 12:10 am
- Saturday: 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm
- Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:15 pm
- BM1 Route Fare: AED 7 | | Dubai Water Taxi One Day Pass: AED 25 per person
Marina Promenade – Marina Mall 1 – Marina Walk – Marina Terrace (BM1) Full Route
- BM1 Route timings
- Monday to Thursday: 03:55 pm – 09:35 pm
- Friday: 03:55 pm – 09:35 pm
- Saturday: 03:55 pm – 10:10 pm
- Sunday: 03:55 pm – 09:35 pm
- BM1 Full Route Fare: AED 7 to AED 21| One Day Pass ticket: AED 25 per person
Marina Mall to Bluewaters (BM3)
- BM3 Route timings
- Monday to Thursday: 04:00 pm – 11:30 pm
- Friday: 04:00 pm – 12:15 pm
- Saturday: 04:00 pm – 12:15 pm
- Sunday: 04:00 pm – 11:25 pm
- BM3 Route Fare: AED 7 | One Day Pass: AED 25 per person
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE WATER TAXI DUBAI TIMINGS?
The Dubai Water Taxi timings are 11:30 am to 12:00 am. However, the timings for each route may vary, including the day pass. 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 DUBAI WATER TAXI COST?
Cost depends on the stations you get on and off at. The cost of a single stop along the two routes is AED 7.
CAN I BOOK A WATER TAXI FOR A FAMILY TOUR?
Yes, you can. Call the number mentioned above, or email at Wtbook@RTA.ae. Also, you have to make the booking at least two days in advance.
This concludes our guide to the water taxi service in Dubai. Marine transport is an efficient way to commute and is especially popular among tourists for presenting a different side of Dubai. You can book a taxi for a memorable trip and view incredible landmarks from the city’s beautiful waterways. RTA offers Dubai Ferry service, it’s the perfect way to explore major landmarks and travel around the emirate’s water route.
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