Etihad Rail has begun selling tickets for passenger journeys departing from its Dubai station. Passengers can book tickets through the company’s official website or mobile app.

According to the company, fares from Dubai to Abu Dhabi start at Dh39 per person in Comfort Class and Dh109 in Premium Class.

The first train from Dubai to Abu Dhabi will depart at 6.15am, with four additional services available for booking throughout the day. The journey is expected to take one hour and four minutes.

Passengers travelling from Dubai to Fujairah can currently book one service, with a journey time of one hour and 10 minutes.

🔵 Etihad Rail facilities and ticket options

Passengers can choose between Comfort and Premium classes, depending on their needs.

Comfort Class:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power outlets at every seat
  • Food and beverages available for purchase from a trolley service

Premium Class:

  • Wider seats with adjustable backrests
  • Extra legroom
  • Complimentary drinks and snacks
  • A quieter carriage environment

Tickets are also available in three fare categories: Saver, Value and Flex.

Under the budget Saver option, seats are assigned automatically and tickets cannot be changed or refunded.

🔵 Dubai railway station to open on September 30

Etihad Rail’s Dubai station, officially named Al Yalayis, is scheduled to open on September 30, 2026, alongside Al Dhaid station in Sharjah.

The station is located in Jumeirah Golf Estates, near Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), providing residents of areas including Al Furjan, Dubai Investments Park and Dubai South with access to the rail network.

A second Etihad Rail station is also planned for Meydan. It is expected to connect to the future Dubai Metro Gold Line, which is scheduled for completion in 2032.

🔵 Etihad Rail connection to Dubai Metro and nol card system

A dedicated pedestrian bridge is under construction to connect Al Yalayis station to the Dubai Metro network.

The bridge will link the Etihad Rail station to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station on the Red Line, allowing passengers to transfer between the national rail network and Dubai’s urban transport system.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) previously said the nol card system was ready to be integrated with Etihad Rail.

The integration will allow passengers to use nol cards for metro, bus, taxi and train services.

🔵 Etihad Rail passenger services launched in June 2026

Etihad Rail’s first passenger service was launched on June 30, 2026.

The first train departed Fujairah station at 5.34am and arrived at Mohammed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi at 7.19am.

The train covered the approximately 250-kilometre route in about one hour and 45 minutes, arriving ahead of schedule.

Etihad Rail said at the time that more than 10,000 tickets had been sold before the first day of operations, with six passenger services scheduled for launch day.