General Information » Getting Around » Boat

Opportunities in the Emirates for getting around by boat are limited unless you wish to travel by dhow, in which case your opportunities are limitless. Various companies offer trips by dhow, or motor boat, to explore the islands off the coast; alternatively you can try hiring a fishing boat to do this privately. There are currently no scheduled passenger services from Abu Dhabi to other countries, or even to Dubai, but a high speed water link with Dubai has been proposed. A water taxi ('abra') service is planned for the new Al Raha Beach development, which will link Abu Dhabi island, Sadiyat island and on towards the Abu Dhabi International Airport.