Water transport
27.09.2010
Along with the usual for such a big city transport types, there is a extensive water transport service in Dubai. Traditional local water taxi “Abra” has become an important vehicle in the communication between the Emirates. In this innovation Department of Public Transport in Dubai sees a good opportunity to unload the city’s roads and help tourists to travel quickly and comfortably in the UAE. Specialists from the Department carried out various researches and working on a common boat network. Communication between Dubai and other emirates has been opened.
Transportation is carried out by private carriers, but the cost of tickets is fixed and determined by the Municipality of Dubai. Today “Abras” ply the Bay of Dubai, ferrying tourists from one bank to another. Every day this service, which has 150 boats, used by more than 40,000 people.
In addition to already existing traditional Abra boats, which transported passengers, advanced water taxi have begun to operate. For water taxi were built 60 specialized berths and parkings. Air-conditioned boats, each can carry 11 passengers, including space for persons with disabilities, were created at the docks of Nederland (Holland). Seats are equipped with built-in LCD-monitors with remote control. Water Taxi working hours – from 10.00 to 22.00. They run between the piers of traditional Abra-boats and water buses. Now identified 18 stops for water taxis. In addition, taxis can be ordered by telephone numbers of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (800-90-90), pre-specifying the place of landing. The fare depends on the distance of travel. The minimum fare is 50 dirhams (about $ 13), Max – 570 dirhams (around $ 150); the fare can be payed by a credit card or by cash. You can also book a taxi on an hourly basis, approximately for 400 dirhams (about 100$) per hour.
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Transportation is carried out by private carriers, but the cost of tickets is fixed and determined by the Municipality of Dubai. Today “Abras” ply the Bay of Dubai, ferrying tourists from one bank to another. Every day this service, which has 150 boats, used by more than 40,000 people.
Also, since July 2007, in Dubai have begun to operate so-called “water buses”. These small vessels ply the Dubai Creek among the four main berths: Old Souk of Deira, Dubai Old Souk, New Dubai Souk and Sabkha. In addition, the ferry line running inside the city, connecting Gold Souk, City Center-1, Al Gubeiba and Baniyas.
In addition to already existing traditional Abra boats, which transported passengers, advanced water taxi have begun to operate. For water taxi were built 60 specialized berths and parkings. Air-conditioned boats, each can carry 11 passengers, including space for persons with disabilities, were created at the docks of Nederland (Holland). Seats are equipped with built-in LCD-monitors with remote control. Water Taxi working hours – from 10.00 to 22.00. They run between the piers of traditional Abra-boats and water buses. Now identified 18 stops for water taxis. In addition, taxis can be ordered by telephone numbers of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (800-90-90), pre-specifying the place of landing. The fare depends on the distance of travel. The minimum fare is 50 dirhams (about $ 13), Max – 570 dirhams (around $ 150); the fare can be payed by a credit card or by cash. You can also book a taxi on an hourly basis, approximately for 400 dirhams (about 100$) per hour.
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