Marine transport services restart in Business Bay, Water Canal areas

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has resumed marine transport services around the Water Canal and Business Bay, following the completion of enhancement works.

This initiative aligns with RTA’s comprehensive marine transport plan for 2020-2030.

The revitalised service operates on two lines, linking key tourist attractions and residential areas.

Khalaf Hassan Abdullah Belghuzooz Al Zarooni, director of Marine Transport at RTA, said: “The aim of developing and resuming the operation of these lines is to facilitate public movement and enhance the attractiveness of waterfront developments.”

Marine transport services: Details

The first line, designated DC2, operates from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 10pm on Sundays, with intervals of 30 to 50 minutes.

It connects stations at Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin and Sheikh Zayed Road, offering commuters a convenient route to business and leisure hubs.

The second line, DC3, runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 4pm to 11pm, linking Al Jaddaf Station with the Dubai Design District Marine Transport Station. This service operates in both directions and provides efficient access for passengers wanting to connect to the Creek Metro Station on the Green Line.

The DC3 line operates every 35 minutes and charges Dhs2 per stop on both routes

In recent news, RTA announced a policy change, lifting its ban on e-scooters inside Dubai Metro and Tram.