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Watch: Moving with the tide

Dubai continues to surge forward with its marine taxi service



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Already considered to have one of the best public transportation systems in the region, Dubai continues to surge forward with its marine taxi service; the most recent addition to its already effective taxi, bus and metro offering

The Dubai ferry leaves from Shaikh Zayed Road Marine Taxi Station on the Dubai Water Canal.
Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

Residents and tourists can now enjoy the benefits of marine transport, which conveniently takes people all over Dubai, and as of this week, Sharjah too with a new service just launched.

This traditional mode of transport is very convenient for office-goers living in Bur Dubai and Deira.
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Passengers on the Dubai-Sharjah ferry, which is equipped with comfortable seats and wide windows overlooking the water
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Al Ghubaiba Marine Taxi Station.
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The ferry also includes separate restrooms for men, women and people of determination.
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Cafeterias and tea shops at the Dubai ferry stations make waiting easier for passengers.
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Dhows leave from the Deira Old Souk Marine Station.
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The Dubai ferry leaves from Aquarium Marine Taxi Station in Sharjah.
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