Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch on Monday a new Dubai Ferry line between Marina Mall and Al Ghubaiba station on Dubai Creek in a bid to enhance the tourist marine transport sector in Dubai.
The new service will offer multiple options for individuals and families spanning various spectrums of the community, and attract new riders to the Dubai Ferry.
Hussain Khansaheb, Director of Marine Transport, Public Transport Agency at the RTA, said that the services on the new line would be offered at 1pm and 6.30pm.
“The RTA is always keen on providing safe, smooth and advanced mass transit services to keep abreast of the various activities held in the city,” said Khansaheb.
“The RTA is committed to take part in all sporting, social, and economic events among other events held at the local, regional or international levels by various entities in Dubai with the aim of raising the profile of the emirate as a leading tourist, business and service hub at the regional and international levels,” added the Director of RTA Marine Transport.
The Dubai Ferry service was first launched in March 2011 during the Dubai Boat Show as part of the strategic plan of Marine Transport in Dubai. The objective of introducing the service was to add a distinguished service to the marine transport network of Dubai and, accordingly, bring about a quantum shift in the calibre of services offered to residents and tourists within the Dubai Creek area, tourist areas and waterfronts in the emirate.
It also caters to the needs of residents and tourists of Dubai offering them a chance to hold their personal events on the high seas at comparatively affordable rates, and have fun aboard the Dubai Ferry.
The Dubai Ferry is considered the latest and largest marine transit mode of the RTA in Dubai used to offer additional express transit services to serve new districts, particularly along the Creek, coastal strip, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and Waterfront projects.
The ferry has a capacity to accommodate 100 passengers, measures 32x8 metres, travels at a speed of 24 knots per hour, and offers high-class and stylish entertainment means for riders.
