Dubai Water Canal heritage abra cruise (RTA)
- 45 minutes
- Shared tour
- Accessibility not confirmed
The Roads and Transport Authority runs a 45-minute round trip on the Dubai Water Canal in a petrol heritage abra, leaving from the Sheikh Zayed Road marine station. It costs AED 25 per person and runs on demand every evening, with a minimum of six passengers.
Highlights
- 45-minute round trip on the Dubai Water Canal
- Traditional-style abra with modern safety equipment
- Passes the modern skyline and the canal waterfall
- AED 25 per person; children under 2 travel free
- Whole boat available to hire for AED 300 per hour
What is included
Included
- Included: 45-minute round trip on the Dubai Water Canal
- Included: Life jackets for children under 12
Not included
- Not included: Commentary or guide (none is mentioned)
- Not included: Food and drinks
Itinerary
- Round trip from Sheikh Zayed Road marine station
Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).
Meeting point
Sheikh Zayed Road marine station, Dubai Water Canal (route TR6)
Good to know
- The trip runs on demand between 16:00 and 22:15 every day.
- At least six passengers are needed for a shared trip to leave.
- Children under 12 must be with an adult and wear a life jacket; bring ID for children.
- Cash, bank cards and nol cards are accepted at this station.
- Trips can be rerouted or cancelled in bad weather, and Ramadan and holiday times may differ.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed. The RTA fare table lists a fare for people of determination (AED 25) but does not describe step-free boarding for this abra.
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 is the Dubai Water Canal abra ride?
AED 25 per person, free for children under 2. Hiring the whole abra costs AED 300 per hour (RTA fare table, September 2026).
Where does it leave from?
From the Sheikh Zayed Road marine station on the Dubai Water Canal (route TR6).
What times does it run?
On demand from 16:00 to 22:15, Monday to Sunday.
Why might my trip not leave?
A shared trip needs at least six passengers. If fewer people turn up, you can wait for more or hire the whole boat.
Where this information comes from
Official website: rta.ae (Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai)
- Heritage abra TR6, per person: rta.ae, checked
- TR6 fare table: rta.ae, checked
- Route, 45-minute duration, fares, minimum passengers: rta.ae
- On-demand timings, fare table, payment methods, weather and Ramadan notes (September 2026 flyer): rta.ae
- Child safety rules: rta.ae
- Coordinates of Sheikh Zayed Road marine station: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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