We all have been through our fair share of blaring horns, petty fights and standing in long queues behind cars. But, what if we told you that you can now escape traffic blues by sailing through the waters? Dubai’s RTA has announced the resumption of boat ride services in the Water Canal and Business Bay Areas for a seamless commute. For just a meagre AED2, residents and tourists can take a boat ride in Dubai to commute home from these areas. The amazing initiative by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority aims to decrease traffic congestion and provide comfortable travel for both residents and tourists alike.
Transportation Lines For The RTA Business Bay Boat Ride
The marine transportation operations serve the residential areas around the Water Canal and Business Bay. Following the completion of enhancement works, the services have resumed on two lines, starting with the DC2 line. The D2C line connects popular destinations like Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin and Sheikh Zayed Road stations. Moreover, the DC3 line offers transportation from Al Jaddaf Station to the Dubai Design District Marine Transport Station, with services available on weekends as well.
The affordable price of Dubai’s AED2 boat ride ensures convenient travel through the city’s waters. For people heading to key business meetings and leisurely hubs, transportation is a convenient mode of transport. Moreover, the boat rides also connect to some of Dubai’s main tourist attractions providing tourists with a scenic commute to Dubai’s most enchanting landmarks.
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Timings For The AED2 RTA Boat Ride
All the lines of the Dubai AED2 boat ride are operational from 8 am to 10 pm from Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 10 pm on Sundays. The intervals range from 30 to 50 minutes for the rides. The super-affordable fare of AED2 is a piece on the cake of comfortable travel through the majestic city waters. Additionally, the DC3 line operates from 4 pm to 11 pm on weekends. The Dubai RTA continues to improve Dubai’s public and tourist marine transport services to better serve residents and visitors. They continue to prioritise customer satisfaction through enhanced service quality and seamless integration.
So, beat the traffic blues and sail smoothly through the city’s waters to make your daily commute a refreshing adventure!
Where: Business Bay and Water Canal
When: 8 am to 10 pm from Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 10 pm on Sundays
Cost: AED2 per person
Cover Image Courtesy: RTA/X
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