30/09/2026
Etihad Rail passenger services have officially begun in Dubai today!
A major new chapter in UAE travel and public transport starts today, September 30, 2026, as Etihad Rail launches passenger services from Al Yalayis Station in Dubai. The Dubai station connects passengers with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, making inter-emirate travel faster and more convenient.
For the DubaiโAbu Dhabi route, trains operate between Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates and Mohamed bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi. Fares start from AED 39 in Comfort Class and AED 109 in Premium Class, with the journey taking around one hour. Tickets can be booked through the Etihad Rail website and mobile app.
On launch day, DubaiโAbu Dhabi departures from Al Yalayis are scheduled at 6:14 AM, 7:14 AM, 1:14 PM, 5:14 PM and 6:14 PM.
The opening of Dubaiโs station marks another important milestone for the Etihad Rail passenger network, bringing the UAE closer through a modern, integrated rail system
Would you choose Etihad Rail for your next DubaiโAbu Dhabi journey?