Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has developed two marine transport lines to serve the residential areas of Dubai Creek Harbour (Creek Harbour Station).

 

The development of these lines follows the signing of a collaboration agreement between RTA and Emaar Properties to serve waterfront community & development projects and revamp tourist destinations and residential areas in Dubai.

 

The first line operates between Dubai Creek Harbour and Dubai Festival City on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 16:00 to 23:55. The second line connects Dubai Creek Harbour to Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station and Al Khor Metro Station, operating on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 07:30 to 10:50 and from 16:00 to 22:50, reported Wam. 

 

The fare for each stop has been set at AED2. These two lines have been designed to connect the tourist attractions in the emirate.

 

The RTA move comes following the signing of a collaboration agreement with Emaar Properties to serve waterfront community & development projects and revamp tourist destinations and residential areas in Dubai.

 

"These lines have been highly successful in meeting public demand," remarked Ahmed Bahrozyan, the CEO of RTA's Public Transport Agency, after signing the agreement with Ahmed Al Matrooshi Executive Board Member of Emaar Properties.

 

"When the lines were launched in August 2022, they served an average of 3,000 monthly passengers. However, this number has soared to an average of 30,000 passengers per month in the current year, reflecting a remarkable 900 percent increase," stated Bahrozyan. 

 

"This has resulted in the collaboration with the developer to enhance the infrastructure by providing berths to accommodate various marine vessels and to provide a ticket selling kiosks to improve customer satisfaction with the services provided," he added.

 

“The step is expected to increase the number of marine transport users in the emirate in line with RTA’s Marine Transport Master Plan 2020–2030, which provided for addressing the developer's needs,” he added.

 

Al Matrooshi emphasised the importance of collaboration between public and private entities in the UAE. This collaboration contributes to achieving visions and goals efficiently, boosting the economy, and fostering well-being. It also enhances Dubai's position as a leading global destination for both residence and investment.

 

“The provision of appropriate infrastructure in Emaar Properties' sea-view developments facilitates public movement to and from these developments, making them more attractive. This is thanks to the use of RTA's marine transport services," he added.