Dubai’s Etihad Rail station opens this week – here’s exactly where it will be
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From Abu Dhabi to Dubai, a high-speed train journey now links two emirates, with budget-friendly tickets and a taste of local cuisine. Etihad Rail's inaugural passenger service will run daily in both directions, with trains arriving at speeds of up to 200km/h. Daily departures from Abu Dhabi's Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station to Dubai's Al Yalayis Station begin at 6.43am, 7.43am, 12.43pm, 4.43pm and 5.43pm, while the return route starts at 6.14am, 7.14am, 1.14pm, 5.14pm and 6.14pm.
The train offers two classes, Comfort and Premium, with fares starting at Dh39 for Comfort Class and Dh89 for Premium Class. Comfort Class provides padded headrests, foldable tables, charging points, Wi-Fi, and space for luggage, while Premium Class boasts wider reclining seats, extra legroom, and complimentary drinks and snacks.
Both classes accommodate wheelchairs and feature meal options, such as paratha with cheese, tunacado sandwich, and yoghurt with mango compote. The train stops at five stations en route to Abu Dhabi and six in the return journey, with a 70-minute journey to Fujairah. Tickets can be booked through the Etihad Rail website, app or machines at the stations, with digital tickets available via the app and email.
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