Dubai Ferry from Dubai Water Canal to Al Ghubaiba (RTA)
- Shared tour
- Wheelchair accessible
Route FR1 of the RTA's Dubai Ferry runs along the coast between the Dubai Water Canal station and Al Ghubaiba near Bur Dubai, twice a day in each direction. Silver seats cost AED 25 and Gold AED 35, and children under 5 travel free.
Highlights
- Coastal ferry ride between the Dubai Water Canal and old Dubai
- Silver AED 25 or Gold AED 35 per adult
- Children under 5 and people of determination travel free
- Connects with route FR2 to Bluewaters and Dubai Marina Mall
- Air-conditioned ferry with toilets and wheelchair spaces
What is included
Included
- Included: One-way ferry ride in your chosen class
- Included: Life jackets for children under 12
Not included
- Not included: Guide
- Not included: Food and drinks
Itinerary
- Dubai Water Canal station to Al Ghubaiba
- Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Water Canal station
- Dubai Water Canal station to Al Ghubaiba
- Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Water Canal station
Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).
Meeting point
Dubai Water Canal marine station or Al Ghubaiba marine station
Good to know
- Ferries leave the Dubai Water Canal station at 13:00 and 18:00 and Al Ghubaiba at 14:25 and 19:25, every day.
- Be at the station early; departure times vary by station.
- Children under 12 must travel with an adult and wear a life jacket.
- Cash, nol cards and bank cards are accepted.
- Trips can be rerouted or cancelled in bad weather, and times may change in Ramadan and on public holidays.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. The RTA says Dubai Ferry boats have two wheelchair spaces, are stroller-friendly and have accessible toilets. People of determination travel free on FR1.
Cancellation policy
The RTA may reroute or cancel trips in bad weather or for operational reasons.
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Questions and answers
How much does the ferry between the Dubai Canal and Al Ghubaiba cost?
AED 25 in Silver and AED 35 in Gold per adult, according to the RTA's September 2026 flyer. Children under 5 and people of determination travel free.
What are the departure times?
From the Dubai Water Canal station at 13:00 and 18:00; from Al Ghubaiba at 14:25 and 19:25. The same times apply every day.
Can I continue to Dubai Marina?
Route FR2 links the Dubai Water Canal station with Bluewaters and Dubai Marina Mall South, at the same fares.
How long is the trip?
The RTA does not publish a journey time for FR1.
Where this information comes from
Official website: rta.ae (Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai)
- FR1 Silver, adult: rta.ae, checked
- FR1 Gold, adult: rta.ae, checked
- FR1 and FR2 timetable and fares, payment and weather notes (flyer dated September 2026): rta.ae
- Ferry facilities and child rules: rta.ae
- Route names: rta.ae
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