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One month to go for Dubai’s Etihad Rail station

Dubai set to join UAE passenger rail network with 57-minute link to Abu Dhabi

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Etihad rail Dubai station nearing completion. Photo: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

Etihad Rail unveils Emirati-inspired onboard menu

Onboard menu brings Emirati flavours and hospitality to Etihad Rail journeys

The Comfort and Premium class on Etihad Rail offerings include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and a dedicated children’s menu

Dubai’s new Etihad Rail station gets official name

The passenger station near Jumeirah Golf Estates will open on September 30

Dubai’s Etihad Rail passenger station to be named ‘Al Yalayis Station’

Etihad Rail crosses 70,000 tickets sold in UAE

Advance bookings show trains becoming part of everyday UAE travel plans

Passengers are planning business trips, family travel and leisure journeys around train services.

When will Etihad Rail's next stations open?

The passenger network will eventually connect 11 cities across nearly 900km of track

A woman exits the locomotive while touring an Etihad Rail train, the UAE's first passenger train, on its inaugural journey at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi on June 30, 2026.

Inside the journey of an Etihad Rail train captain

He shares how years of training, commitment to safety prepared him for the role

Ibrahim Al Hammadi

Inside Etihad Rail: What the UAE’s new train is like

Inside Etihad Rail: 200km/h speeds, mountain views, onboard food - here’s what to expect

The UAE’s newest passenger train promises a faster way across the country. Here’s what the journey is really like, from booking your ticket and boarding to onboard comfort, scenery and whether it beats driving.

Can Etihad Rail cut the Dubai rent gap?

Experts say renters will move first, but last-mile links will decide demand

Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.

Etihad Rail fines up to Dh10,000: Check full list

Penalties from Dh100 to Dh10,000 set for rule-breaking on UAE passenger trains

Etihad Rail issues strict rules on tickets, conduct, pets and prohibited items

A new era begins: Etihad Rail reshapes UAE tourism

Fujairah-Abu Dhabi route cuts travel to 105 minutes, reshaping weekend getaways

New rail link boosts domestic tourism and connects UAE’s key destinations

Are pets allowed on Etihad Rail?

Passengers can travel with pets but strict carrier and baggage rules apply

Etihad Rail train, the UAE's first passenger train, on its inaugural journey at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi on June 30, 2026.

Etihad Rail works: Sharjah road diversion until August

Motorists warned of delays as Etihad Rail access road construction progresses

Sharjah urges drivers to follow diversion routes and plan journeys in advance

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