Watch NYE fireworks while on board an abra

dubai — Want to watch the stunning New Year’s Eve fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis simultaneously? Then take any of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) marine transport.

The RTA has announced on Friday its special offer to watch the fireworks while on board the Dubai Ferry, water bus and abra.

“This service is offered in the context of the RTA’s continuous efforts to engage with customers and offer them a superb opportunity to savour the thrilling fireworks display of the city on New Year’s Eve. Watching the fireworks from the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis during a charming tour of the Dubai Waterfront is bound to bring unforgettable memories to marine transit riders,” he explained.

Dubai Ferry cruises will start from 9.30pm on December 31 and up to 1.30am the following day. The Water Bus and abra trips will start at 10.30pm and end at 01.30am. The Water Bus service will offer service from the Marina Mall (Dubai Marina) Station at a fare of Dh125 for adults while children under two years are free.

Dubai Ferry trips will start the journey from Marina Mall Station (Dubai Marina), Ghubaiba Station and Al Seef Station (Dubai Creek). The fare is Dh300 for silver class and Dh450 for gold class, with 50 per cent discount for children aged 2-10, and free for infants. Abra will start the journey from Dubai Festival City, Jaddaf Station and Ghubaiba Station at a fare of Dh125 for adults, and free for infants.