Brief
Etihad Rail adds weekend services and new stations in Dubai and Sharjah
Two new stations opened on Oct. 3 and six extra weekend services were added, with full schedule and parking details.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Etihad Rail announced the opening of Al Yalayis station in Dubai and Al Dhaid station in Sharjah on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2026, and added six extra services for the weekend, according to a guide published by Khaleej Times.
What happened
The network now includes two new passenger stations, making train travel more accessible for residents across the UAE. To accommodate anticipated demand, Etihad Rail introduced six additional weekend services, expanding the timetable for routes between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah.
What the reports add
The guide lists separate weekend and weekday timetables. On weekends, Abu Dhabi‑Dubai trains run at 7:43, 8:43, 12:14, 12:43, 16:43, 17:43 and 18:43, priced from Dh 39. Abu Dhabi‑Al Dhaid departs at 8:15 and 18:25 for Dh 59, while Abu Dhabi‑Fujairah runs at 8:15, 12:43 and 18:25 for Dh 79. Dubai‑Abu Dhabi services operate at 7:14, 8:14, 13:14, 13:43, 17:14 and 18:14 from Dh 39. Weekday schedules differ, with fewer departures and some routes showing no information for certain times.
What was said
Nasreen Abdulla, the author of the Khaleej Times guide, notes that “customer demand was so high that Etihad Rail announced six additional services over the weekend.” The article also details parking charges, stating that the first 15 minutes are free at all stations and that fees are deducted from the Darb wallet where applicable.
How it came about
The expansion follows Etihad Rail’s recent promotional offers, such as ticket‑price hacks and Nol‑pass combos highlighted in Felo News’s Sep. 30 article “Etihad Rail offers ticket hacks and Nol pass combo for Dubai‑Abu Dhabi commuters.” Earlier in September, the inaugural Dubai‑Abu Dhabi service was praised for speed and comfort, indicating a growing focus on passenger convenience across the network.
Key facts
- Al Yalayis station in Dubai and Al Dhaid station in Sharjah opened on Oct. 3, 2026. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Six extra weekend services were added, expanding the timetable for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah routes. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Weekend Abu Dhabi‑Dubai trains run at seven times from 7:43 am to 6:43 pm, with fares starting at Dh 39. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Parking is available at all stations; the first 15 minutes are free and charges are deducted via the Darb wallet. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Taking Etihad Rail over the weekend? Everything you need to know to plan your travel”
