Yep, according to Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), as of Saturday there’s now a new form of reaching between Dubai’s Al Ghubaiba Marine Station and The Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah. 

It will ease the pressure on roads through offering a safe and quick marine transport solution. The Ferry will be operating journeys (21 in each direction) daily. Commuters are offered free parking as well as internal bus service at Sharjah Aquarium Marine Station". pic.twitter.com/Me3nW1jsqc

— RTA (@rta_dubai) July 27, 2019

The news no one expected 

This is the first of its kind in Dubai, wherein a marine transit service would operate between Dubai and another Emirate. 

Additionally, approximately 42 journeys are expected to take place daily- possibly making this an alternative method for frequent commuters between the two Emirates. 

The ferry service launch is part of @rta_dubai plan to improve marine transportation services and ease people mobility between the two emirates. The new line has a capacity to serve 1.3m riders per year and is subject to increase if needed. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/oagntSybZ2

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 27, 2019

Prices will vary 

Prices for the fare will vary depending on classes, as it stands there’s the Silver class for AED15 and AED25 for Gold. 

Journeys are free for people of determination and kids below five. 

And guess what? There’s even free WiFi. 

We have launched today (Saturday) a ferry service to commute passengers between Al Ghubaiba Marine Station in Dubai and Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah. It marks the first marine transit service operated between Dubai and any other emirate. pic.twitter.com/hPqjX0uotr

— RTA (@rta_dubai) July 27, 2019

More details on routes and schedule here.