Dubai: From tomorrow, June 30, Etihad Rail will launch its first passenger route – Fujairah to Abu Dhabi with a journey time of one hour and 45 minutes.
Tickets for the inaugural journey and subsequent trips sold out rapidly following the opening of reservations on June 23, 2026. Within just two days, 5,000 passengers had booked tickets for the inaugural services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with all seats on the three scheduled journeys departing on June 30, 2026, selling out completely.
Despite high demand, you can still book travel on future available dates through the Etihad Rail website and app. A 50 per cent launch discount on ticket fares is also available.
Here’s how to secure your seat.
Etihad rail launch dates and timeline
The Etihad Rail passenger service will roll out in phases across the UAE between 2026 and 2027:
June 30, 2026: Passenger services begin between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah as part of an introductory operational phase.
September 30, 2026: Dubai Train Station and Al Dhaid Train Station open with the official launch phase.
December 30, 2026: Stations in Al Dhafra open as part of the network’s expansion.
March 30, 2027: Sharjah Train Station opens, marking the full completion of the route. Ticket prices and classes
Etihad Rail offers two main travel classes, with promotional introductory fares currently available:
Premium class: Fares reduced from Dh239 to Dh120
Comfort class: Fares reduced from Dh109 to Dh55
