Etihad Rail Dubai station opens September 30 with Metro link
Dubai's first Etihad Rail station is opening its doors on September 30, giving residents a new way to travel between emirates.
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Dubai's first Etihad Rail station at Al Yalayis in Jumeirah Golf Estates opens September 30. The first passenger train departs at 6.14 am. The station connects passengers to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, and links directly to Dubai Metro's Red Line via a 400-metre pedestrian footbridge (approximately 5-minute walk). Key landmarks are within reach: Expo City (10 min), Jumeirah Village Circle (17 min), Dubai Hills (18 min), Palm Jumeirah (22 min), Mall of the Emirates (25 min), Al Maktoum International Airport (27 min), Dubai Mall (29 min), and Dubai International Airport (40 min by car). Transport options include the F38 RTA shuttle bus, taxis, e-hailing via Bolt, and car rentals from Thrifty. The station features ticket counters, retail outlets including WHSmith and Starbucks, and seating areas.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 30 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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