Now, hop between two malls in Dubai in a ferry

Trip between Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall to take 1 hour and 20 minutes.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Emaar Properties, on Wednesday launched a new ferry service connecting The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall. 
The latest ferry service will start operations next week and will initially run once a day. It will offer tourists and residents a new mode of transport and a different view of the Dubai skyline from The Palm Islands to the skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed Road via the iconic Dubai Water Canal.
The ferry will ply between the Dubai Marina ferry station, located behind the Dubai Marina Mall, and Al Wajeha Al Maeyah station, from where a complimentary shuttle service will take guests to reach The Dubai Mall and back. 
"The marine transport network of Dubai is gaining considerable interest among visitors and residents, especially following the ongoing promotion of the Dubai Ferry service by At the Top, Burj Khalifa. The new service will add to the delight of users, who can cover two of the most popular malls effortlessly while enjoying scenic vistas of the city," said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA's Public Transport Agency.
Ahmed Al Falasi, executive director of Group Operations at Emaar Properties, added: "The new ferry service is a remarkable addition that will add to the touristic attractions in the city. Following the promotion of Dubai Ferry to visitors and tourist groups touring At the Top, Burj Khalifa, we had seen a growing interest in using the ferry service."
Tickets can be purchased from At the Top, Burj Khalifa, from the guest service desks at The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall or www.burjkhalifa.ae as well as from the ferry stations. They are priced Dh68.25 (inclusive of VAT) per adult and Dh52.50 for children from 5 to 12 years while infants travel free of charge. 
The RTA has a fleet of nine ferry boats shuttling between eight stations including Al Ghubaiba, Marina Mall, Jaddaf, Water Canal, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wajeha Al Maeyah, Marasi and the Dubai Design District.
Route
The ferry will ply between the Dubai Marina ferry station, located behind the Dubai Marina Mall, and Al Wajeha Al Maeyah station, from where a complimentary shuttle service will take guests to reach The Dubai Mall and back.
Tickets can be purchased from At the Top, Burj Khalifa, from the guest service desks at The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall or www.burjkhalifa.ae
Timings
>From Dubai Marina to Dubai Mall (Al Wajeha Al Maeyah station) - 3.15pm/4.30pm
>From Dubai Mall (Al Wajeha Al Maeyah station) to Dubai Marina - 4.45pm/6pm
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