Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a leisure mobility service by electric abras in the Dubai Creek, between Al Seef, Baniyas and Festival City stations. The service is a part of RTA’s efforts to broaden the scope of the marine transit network and support the tourism and leisure sector in Dubai.
“The launch of the electric abra service hits multiple targets. It broadens the marine transport network, and serves tourist activities in the Dubai Creek, which is attracting a growing number of tourists and marine tourism,” said Nazim Faisal, director of Marine Transport at RTA’s Public Transport Agency.
He pointed out the electric abra stops at three stations on the Dubai Creek: Al Seef, Baniyas and Festival City. The service offers customers a half-an-hour tour for Dh60 and a one-hour tour for Dh120.
“Electric abras offer a fascinating sea cruise experience that adds to RTA’s third strategic goal (People Happiness). Riders will be able to enjoy the stunning skyline of Dubai and its beautiful beaches,” said Faisal.
The launch of the service is also in line with RTA’s drive to use clean energy in empowering transit means to nurture an ideal maritime environment.
