Ferry & Abra
Dubai Ferry, traditional abras and water taxis.
Official site: Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) Last updated: November 2026
Abra
Traditional wooden boats crossing Dubai Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai.
Dubai Ferry and water taxi
Ferries between coastal stations, and water taxis you can book.
Routes, times and fares
Approx. Traditional abra across Dubai Creek: AED 1 cash, every few minutes ~5am–midnight. Other abra lines AED 2; Marina water bus about AED 7 a stop. Dubai Ferry (Al Ghubaiba, Dubai Marina): about AED 25 Silver per stop. Dubai–Sharjah ferry (FR5): AED 15 Silver, AED 25 Gold. Water taxi by booking.
Related questions
Can I use Nol on an abra?
On some services. Check with RTA.
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