Sheikh Mohammed Rides Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah

  • Publish date: Saturday، 02 August 2025 Reading time: two min read

The UAE ruler shares a glimpse of his first ride on the high-speed Etihad Rail passenger train, set to launch next year.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE, just took a sleek new ride—onboard the Etihad Rail passenger train from Dubai to Fujairah.

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Sharing moments from his trip on X (formerly Twitter), Sheikh Mohammed called the national rail project a “source of pride,” spotlighting its role in connecting 11 cities across the country, from Al Sila in the west to Fujairah in the east, with trains that can zoom up to 200 km/h.

“Proud of our national projects... proud of the Etihad Trains team led by Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed... and proud of a country that never stops working, but adds a new brick every day to its future infrastructure,” he wrote.

🎥 Want to see what the ride looks like? Check out the video shared by Dubai Media Office.

The Etihad Rail passenger service is expected to officially launch in 2026 and aims to carry 36 million passengers every year by 2030. During the ride, Sheikh Mohammed got an inside look at the progress and engineering behind the project.

“Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, noted: “(Sheikh Mohammed) has been integral to our journey, witnessing the evolution of our network through its various phases: from the announcement of the ‘Projects of the 50’ in 2021 to the inauguration of the complete national railway network and the commencement of freight train operations in 2023.”

So, what cities will the Etihad Rail connect?

Get ready for smoother, faster travel between:

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Dubai
  • Sharjah
  • Ras Al Khaimah
  • Fujairah
  • Al Ain
  • Ruwais
  • Al Mirfa
  • Al Dhaid
  • Ghuweifat (bordering Saudi Arabia)
  • Sohar, Oman (via the Hafeet Rail extension)

Where will the stations be?

Confirmed stations include:

  • Sakamkam, Fujairah
  • University City, Sharjah

Possible upcoming stops are being considered near:

  • Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, Dubai
  • Dalma Mall area in Abu Dhabi, close to Mussafah Industrial Area

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