Etihad Rail’s Dubai Station: What You Need to Know
Dubai Al Yalayis Station, Etihad Rail’s Dubai station in Jumeirah Golf Estates, opened on 30 September 2026. From Dubai, Comfort Class tickets to Abu Dhabi start at Dh39 and Premium Class at Dh109, and the trip takes about an hour. The station connects directly to the Dubai Metro Red Line by a footbridge.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Station | Dubai Al Yalayis Station, Jumeirah Golf Estates, near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) |
| Opened | 30 September 2026 |
| To Abu Dhabi | Mohamed Bin Zayed City station, about 57 to 64 minutes depending on the service |
| Fares to Abu Dhabi | Comfort from Dh39, Premium from Dh109 (launch fares) |
| Fares to Fujairah | From Dh29 (launch fare) |
| Metro link | Elevated walkway to Jumeirah Golf Estates station on the Red Line |
On the first day, five round trips ran between Dubai and Abu Dhabi and one train ran from Dubai to Fujairah. Timetables and fares can change, so check Etihad Rail’s website or app before you book.
How to get to the station
- Metro: take the Red Line to Jumeirah Golf Estates, then cross the elevated walkway outside the station entrance.
- Bus: the F38 route links Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station with Dubai Production City and Dubai Sports City.
- Taxi: taxis wait at the Etihad Rail car park. Dubai Taxi Company works with Etihad Rail, and rides can also be booked through the Bolt app.
- Driving: the station has parking and sits close to Al Furjan, Dubai Investment Park, Green Community, Production City, Expo City Dubai and Dubai South.
What opened the same day in Sharjah
Al Dhaid Station in Sharjah opened on 30 September too, with fares from Dh19 and a direct train to Fujairah in about 25 minutes. See our Al Dhaid station guide for bus routes and times.
Before you travel
- Read our Etihad Rail guide for fares, booking and the full route.
- Check the prohibited items and baggage rules.
- Learn how ticket changes and refunds work, and the late arrival policy.
- See child, senior and infant discounts.
- Need a car at the other end? See Thrifty’s Rail to Road rental from the station.
A covered footbridge now links Al Yalayis station to the Dubai Metro Red Line; the details are in our report on the Etihad Rail footbridge at Al Yalayis.
