Sharjah to Fujairah in 25 minutes: Etihad Rail tickets start at Dh19

New Etihad Rail route connects Sharjah’s central region with key UAE cities

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Zainab Husain, Features Writer
An Etihad Rail train arrives at Dubai's Yalayis station on September 29, 2026, during the inaugural passenger service connecting from Abu Dhabi's Mohamed Bin Zayed City station to Dubai.
An Etihad Rail train arrives at Dubai's Yalayis station on September 29, 2026, during the inaugural passenger service connecting from Abu Dhabi's Mohamed Bin Zayed City station to Dubai.
AFP-FADEL SENNA

Dubai: Etihad Rail bookings are now open from Sharjah’s Al Dhaid Station, with tickets starting from just Dh19 for a 25-minute journey to Fujairah.

Bookings have opened ahead of the September 30 launch of passenger services from Dubai’s Al Yalayis Station.

The new service will connect communities in Sharjah’s central region with destinations across the UAE, offering passengers another option for inter-emirate travel. Currently, Etihad Rail offers journeys from Abu Dhabi and Fujairah to Al Dhaid, Sharjah.

Etihad Rail Al Dhaid to Fujairah: Fares and train timings

Passengers travelling from Al Dhaid to Fujairah can choose between Comfort and Premium classes, with ticket prices varying by departure.

  • Morning train: Departs Al Dhaid at 9.41am and arrives in Fujairah at 10.06am. Comfort fares start from Dh19, while Premium tickets start from Dh49.

  • Evening train: Departs at 7.51pm and reaches Fujairah at 8.16pm. Comfort fares start from Dh24 and Premium from Dh79.

Fujairah to Al Dhaid: Return train timings

Two return services are also available for booking:

  • Morning train: Departs Fujairah at 6.05am and arrives in Al Dhaid at 6.30am. Comfort tickets start from Dh19 and Premium from Dh49.

  • Evening train: Departs at 5.17pm and reaches Al Dhaid at 5.42pm. Comfort fares start from Dh19 and Premium from Dh79.

Al Dhaid to Abu Dhabi: Ticket prices

Passengers travelling from Sharjah’s Al Dhaid Station to Abu Dhabi can book tickets starting from Dh69 in Comfort Class and Dh149 in Premium Class.

According to Etihad Rail, Al Dhaid Station will serve communities across Sharjah’s central region, expanding passenger rail connectivity between the emirate and other destinations across the UAE.

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