Etihad Rail Dubai station takes shape as September 30 launch nears – see what’s almost ready
Dubai: Dubai’s new rail link to Abu Dhabi is starting to look ready for passengers . With just one week to go before Etihad Rail’s first Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service is due to launch, Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates is nearing its final stages, with the infrastructure around it rapidly taking shape. New photos taken by Gulf News show an almost-complete indoor pedestrian bridge…
Dubai's new rail link to Abu Dhabi is coming together rapidly, with a launch date of September 30 looming. The focus is on Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates, which is nearing completion. An indoor pedestrian bridge is almost finished, connecting the station to Dubai Metro's Jumeirah Golf Estates stop on the Red Line. Dedicated road access and parking facilities are also being finalized.
This station sits in Jumeirah Golf Estates, near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, providing easy access to major residential and commercial communities. From the station, passengers can connect to Abu Dhabi in about 57 minutes, offering an alternative to road travel. Etihad Rail tickets will soon be available for purchase, with standard fares starting at Dh39.
The station's location along E311 and its potential integration with Dubai’s future Metro Gold Line highlight its growing significance as a transport hub in southern Dubai.
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