Getting Around · Our pick in Dubai
Abras and the Dubai Ferry
Across the Creek
About Abras and the Dubai Ferry
The RTA runs the traditional abras across Dubai Creek, plus the Dubai Ferry and water taxis along the coast (rta.ae).
Why it's on our list
- Abras across the Creek
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Abras and the Dubai Ferry before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Abras and the Dubai Ferry are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Al GhubaibaGreen Line400 m5 min walk
- Al RasGreen Line450 m6 min walk
- Sharaf DGGreen Line850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Dubai International (DXB)7.1 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Dubai Mall7.7 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Burj Khalifa7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The Dubai Fountain7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Kite Beach14 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Madinat Jumeirah18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Atlantis The Palm23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Dubai Marina Walk25 kmCar or taxi 54 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station30 kmCar or taxi 66 min