Here Is A Beautiful And (Most Importantly) Affordable Way To Ring In The New Year In Dubai

Hopping on a boat to watch the fireworks (or light shows) may be the ultimate way to ring in the new year in Dubai, however this can usually cost you an arm and a leg.

But this year you may be in luck.

The Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a special offer for both residents and tourists…

The Water Bus, Dubai Ferry and the Abra WILL all be running on Sunday December 31, here’s what you need to know.

Starting at AED125

Depending on which you choose, the NYE service offers guests the chance to view the Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis and Dubai Water Canal by boat.

Dubai Ferry fare is AED 300 for silver class and AED 450 for gold. Dubai Ferry trips will start from 9pm on New Year’s Eve and continue up to 1.30am on January 1. (50% discount for kids between two and 10 years, kids under two go free.)

The Water Bus and abra trips will start at 10.30pm and end at 01.30 am on January 1 for AED125. (Kids under two go free)

The Water Bus starts service from the Terrace &, Promenade Station and Marina Mall (Dubai Marina). 

Abra trips start from Dubai Festival City, Jaddaf Station and Ghubaiba Station 

See here for more info

Here’s what you need to do:

Interested? Contact the RTA’s dial-free number on 8009090 or 050-7932662  to learn more