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Dubai Opens Footbridge Linking Etihad Rail Station to Metro
In brief
An air-conditioned footbridge connecting Etihad Rail’s Al Yalayis passenger station with Jumeirah Golf Estates station on the Dubai Metro Red Line opened on October 15, The National and Gulf News reported. The walk takes about five minutes, and Sharjah has also launched bus routes to its Etihad Rail station.
How do I get from Dubai Metro to Etihad Rail? From Jumeirah Golf Estates station on the Red Line, passengers can now walk across a covered, air-conditioned footbridge with travelators to Al Yalayis station. The National describes the bridge as about 400 metres long and Gulf News as about 375 metres; both say the walk takes around five minutes. It replaces a shuttle bus that ran between the two stations.
Where can trains from Al Yalayis go?
Al Yalayis opened on September 30 with the launch of Etihad Rail’s first passenger services, which link Dubai with Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Fujairah. A future interchange with the Red Line and the planned Gold Line is expected around 2032, according to the reports.
What about Sharjah?
Sharjah has launched three bus routes, ER1, ER2 and ER3, to connect city areas with the Etihad Rail station in Al Dhaid, giving riders without cars a way to reach intercity trains.
Tips for travellers
Visitors should check train times and fares on the official apps before travelling, allow extra time at peak hours, and carry a valid card for the Metro side of the trip.
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Why it matters
Easy links between the Metro and the new national rail network make car-free travel between the UAE’s emirates more practical for residents and visitors.
People also ask
Which Metro station is closest to Etihad Rail in Dubai?
Jumeirah Golf Estates on the Red Line, now linked by a footbridge to Al Yalayis station.
How long is the walk?
About five minutes, on a bridge of roughly 375–400 metres with travelators.
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Sources
- The National: New Dubai footbridge and Sharjah buses to improve access to Etihad Rail stations
- Gulf News: From Etihad Rail to Metro: Dubai’s new 5-minute connection
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