Access to Souk Al Marfa at Deira Islands, the waterfront souk and marketplace by Nakheel, is now easier, thanks to a new abra and ferry station launched under a new partnership between Nakheel and the Road Transport Authority (RTA), with free rides available to all visitors in the first five months.
With two routes, connecting Souk Al Marfa to Dubai’s Old Souq and Deira Old Souq, the 25-minute abra journey operates from 5pm to 10 pm on weekdays, and 10am to 12pm and 5pm to 10pm on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
The 20-minute ferry trip runs between Souk Al Marfa and Al Ghubaiba from 6pm to 10pm on weekends only (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
Connecting Dubai’s oldest most traditional trading hub with the city’s newest island development, the abra and ferry journeys will offer views of the Deira Corniche, Deira Old Souq, Dubai Creek and the Gold Souq, providing an enjoyable and scenic experience for leisure and business travellers.