Dubai Water Taxi

Dubai Water Bus

I took the photos in front of our main office in Deira

RTA Water Bus approaching the pier 

Now this is the water taxi. The taxi can take passengers to and from locations as far away as Jebel Ali and Al Mamzar.

Dubai: Tourists can now cut through the waves of the Arabian Gulf, looking out over Jumeirah Beach and cruising by the Palm Islands, all from the comfort of an air conditioned cabin and soft leather reclining seats.



They can now avoid the traffic jammed highways and chaotic roads and enjoy a tour of Dubai through its water ways.



The water taxi, Dubai's latest form of public transport, was launched Wednesday by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Unlike the water bus and the abra, the water taxi is the only marine public transport vessel that is able to leave the creek and navigate the waters of the Arabian Gulf. 

The sleek design looks like something out of a Hollywood science fiction movie, with its gold domed roof and hawkish bow. The catamaran hull allows the taxi to cut through rough seas on two 270 horsepower eco-friendly diesel engines.



With a cruising speed of 25 knots and top speed of 35 knots, the taxi can take passengers from and to locations as far away as Jebel Ali and Al Mamzar, with the longest trip taking about an hour and a half.



Source:Gulfnews.

Extra: Old Barge

During the year 2003-2005 my brother used to work in one of the shipping company  in Ras Al Khaimah where they transport big rocks from any part of the U.A.E. and Kuwait using Barge.