The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the Al Ferry Maritime Transport Line between Dubai and Sharjah has transported 47,843 passengers since its inauguration on July 27 this year.
The line will run between Al Ghubaiba stations in Dubai and Sharjah Aquarium, in coordination with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Mohammed Abu Bakr Al Hashimi, Director of Maritime Transport at the Public Transport Corporation, said that the launch of this vital service comes within the framework of a comprehensive plan developed by the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai to develop the maritime transport system, and delight the passengers between the two emirates daily through the addition of a smooth, safe and fun transport .
Tickets are AED 15 one way in Silver Class and AED 25 in Gold Class, while free fare for people with disabilities and children under 5 years of age, as well as free Wi-Fi for passengers.
The journey time between Al Ghubaiba stations in Dubai and Sharjah Aquarium is estimated to be 35 minutes, and the time of trips runs every 30 minutes during the morning rush hours (5 am to 9 am) and evening (4 pm to 8:30 pm) Saturday. The first flight departs from Dubai at 5:15 am and the last flight is at 8:00 pm, while the first flight departs from Sharjah at 5:00 am and last at 7:30 pm.
The launch of this service comes within the framework of the cooperation between the emirates of Dubai and Sharjah through increasing mobility options between them, relieve traffic pressure on the road axes, and the use of fast and safe maritime transport in the presence of a geographical stretch of beach. There are 42 ferry trips per day between Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station in Dubai and Sharjah Aquarium, with a total of 21 trips each way.There is free commuter parking with an internal bus service at Sharjah Aquarium.