{
  "id": 10420946,
  "title": "Etihad Rail Dubai-Abu Dhabi tickets are on sale: Fares, timings and how to book",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/etihad-rail-dubai-abu-dhabi-tickets-are-on-sale-fares-timings-and-how",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:22:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/etihad-rail-dubai-abu-dhabi-tickets-fares-timings-1.500687764"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Etihad Rail has begun selling tickets for its new Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service, set to commence operations on September 30. The journey between Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates and Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi will take approximately 57 minutes. The service will offer five trains per direction, departing at various times throughout the day.\n\nTicket fares for the Dubai-Abu Dhabi route begin at Dh39 for Comfort Class and Dh109 for Premium Class. Several fare options are available, including Saver, Value, and Flex, each with its own set of rules regarding seat selection, changes, and refunds. Comfort Class includes standard seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, power and USB charging, and luggage space, while Premium Class offers wider reclining seats, additional legroom, and complimentary drinks and snacks.\n\nTo book tickets, passengers can visit the Etihad Rail website or mobile app. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at station vending machines. Online booking requires entering the departure and destination stations, selecting the travel date and time, choosing a class, and specifying the fare type. Passengers must then provide their details and payment information. Printed tickets can be collected from vending machines upon arrival at the station.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Etihad Rail tickets for the new Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service are now on sale , with trains set to begin operating from Dubai on September 30. The new service will connect Al Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates with the Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi, with the journey taking around 57 minutes. Tickets were first made available on September 22 before bookings were…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}