RailEtihad Rail launches massive rail project to link UAE cities.

Coming soon: Emirates Express from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

By Travel Weekly Asia

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Oct 06, 2025

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Under development, a high-speed rail project will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai at speeds of up to 350 km/h.

Under development, a high-speed rail project will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai at speeds of up to 350 km/h.

Etihad Rail is embarking on a huge transport project that will link 11 UAE cities by 2026, offering 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi trips.

Azza Al Suwaidi, deputy CEO of Etihad Rail Passenger Services, said the company is focused on developing a world-class passenger experience that combines comfort, reliability and affordability, adopting a “digital tickets first” approach.

As well as connecting Abu Dhabi to Dubai, the 200 km/h rail service with link Abu Dhabi to Fujairah (105 mins] and Abu Dhabi to Ruwais (70 mins).

Onboard, there will be dedicated spaces for work, with trains designed to accommodate 400 passengers

Next up, a high-speed rail project which will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai at speeds of up to 350km/h, cutting travel between the two cities to just 30 minutes.

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