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United Arab Emirates · Travel: Tickets & HotelsEtihad Rail
Etihad Rail runs the UAE's intercity passenger trains, linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Dhaid and Fujairah, with tickets sold online by card and delivered as digital tickets in the app.
What it helps with
- Train between Dubai and Abu DhabiSince 30 September 2026 five daily trains link Al Yalayis in Dubai with Mohamed Bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi.
- Getting from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah without a carTrains run Abu Dhabi–Fujairah in about 1 hour 45 minutes, three times a day in each direction.
- Buying a train ticket by card on your phoneTickets are bought in the app or on the website with a credit or debit card or phone wallet and arrive as a digital ticket.
About Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail began passenger service on 30 June 2026 with the Abu Dhabi–Fujairah route and opened Dubai's Al Yalayis and Sharjah's Al Dhaid stations on 30 September 2026. Trains run in Comfort and Premium classes, with Saver, Value and Flex fare tiers that differ in seat selection, changes and refunds. Al Dhafra stations, including Madinat Zayed and Liwa, are scheduled to open from 30 November 2026.
Key Features
- Intercity trains: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Dhaid and Fujairah.
- Two classes: Comfort and Premium seating.
- Fare tiers: Saver, Value and Flex with different change rules.
- Digital tickets: Bought and shown in the app.
How to Get Started
- Install the Etihad Rail app or open etihadrail.ae.
- Choose stations, date, class and fare tier.
- Enter passenger details and pay by card or phone wallet.
- Show the digital ticket at the station gate.
Before you use it
- Fees: Saver fares cannot be changed or refunded; Value adds AED 10 with free seat choice, and Flex adds AED 20 with refunds up to 24 hours before departure.
- Good to know: Passengers aged 3 and over take two items of luggage free; carry-on bags are limited to 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
- Good to know: A AED 10 shuttle bus runs from the Abu Dhabi station to ADNEC, ADNOC HQ and Reem Mall, and Al Yalayis connects to the Dubai Metro Red Line by footbridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Etihad Rail work with a foreign bank card in United Arab Emirates?
- Yes - Etihad Rail accepts foreign-issued cards in United Arab Emirates.
- Is Etihad Rail available in English?
- Yes, Etihad Rail has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Etihad Rail?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Etihad Rail.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Etihad Rail?
- No, Etihad Rail doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Etihad Rail?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Etihad Rail cost?
- Dubai–Abu Dhabi from AED 39 (Comfort) and AED 109 (Premium)
