Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched two new marine transport lines serving the residential areas of Dubai Creek Harbour.
The first line operates between Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Festival City on weekends from 16:00 to 23:55, while the second line connects Dubai Creek Harbour to Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station and Al Khor Metro Station on weekdays from 07:30 to 10:50 and 16:00 to 22:50. The fare for each stop is AED 2.
These lines aim to enhance connectivity to key tourist attractions and were established following a collaboration agreement between RTA and Emaar Properties. The agreement, signed by Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA's Public Transport Agency, and Ahmed Al Matrooshi, Executive Board Member of Emaar Properties, focuses on serving waterfront communities and boosting tourism in Dubai.
Since their launch in August 2022, the lines have seen passenger numbers soar from an average of 3,000 to 30,000 per month, marking a 900% increase. This success has prompted further infrastructure development, including new berths and ticket kiosks, to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
Ahmed Bahrozyan highlighted the lines' alignment with RTA’s Marine Transport Master Plan 2020–2030, which aims to increase marine transport usage in the emirate.
Ahmed Al Matrooshi emphasised the importance of public-private collaboration in achieving economic growth and making Dubai an attractive destination for residents and investors. He noted that the infrastructure improvements in Emaar’s sea-view developments facilitate public access, leveraging RTA's marine transport services to enhance convenience.
RTA remains committed to enhancing public and tourist marine transportation services, working closely with real estate developers to meet customer needs and improve overall well-being in Dubai, in line with its strategic objectives.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
