RTA announced special offers and premium marine transport services for celebrations on New Years eve

The premium maritime transport services and special offers for this year's celebrations were unveiled by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday. Welcome new year cruising along the emirate's shoreline on the Dubai Ferry, an abra, or a water taxi. RTA guarantees a great experience with these services. Those interested in availing these water services can email [email protected] or contact by phone at 8009090.

The new year schedule for various modes of water transport has been mentioned below:

Abra:

Abra trips will start between 10 pm and 10.30 pm and end at 1.30 am the following day. It begins from Al Jaddaf Station, Al Fahidi Station, or Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station. The fare will be Dh150 for adults, and free for infants under 2 years.

Dubai Ferry:

The Dubai Ferry rides start between 10 pm and 10.30 pm on New Year's Eve and continue until 1.30 am (the following day). It starts at Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), Ghubaiba Station, or Bluewaters Station. The fares are Dh350 for the silver class; and Dh525 for the gold class and there is a 50 percent discount for children aged 2 to 10, and free for infants (younger than 2 years).

Water Taxi:

Trips on the Water Taxi will start between 10 pm and 10.30 pm and end at 1.30 am the following day. It starts at the Marina Mall station (Dubai Marina). The fare will be  Dh3,750; children under 2 years can ride for free.

Water Taxi and Abra: 

The ride will begin at 10.30 p.m. and conclude at 1.30 a.m. the next day. It starts with the Marina Mall (Dubai Marina) station. Abra fares are Dh150 per passenger, and Dh3,750 is required to reserve the full Water Taxi, youngsters under two travel free of charge.