Condé Nast TravelerOct 12
I Took the UAE's New Train Service From Dubai to Abu Dhabi—Here’s What It's Like
Sophia Dyer, associate editor at Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, hops aboard Etihad Rail's sleek new train.
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- Abu Dhabi-Fujairah routePlacebegan operating in June as part of a phased expansion
- Mohamed bin Zayed CityNeighborhoodstation location puts you in the heart of this residential area
- Dalma MallSightThe mall is prominently situated on the Abu Dhabi–Tarif–Al Ain highway, opposite Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
- Reem MallSightThe mall will feature 400+ international and local store brands, approximately 85 restaurants, & "Snow Abu Dhabi", the…
- Sheikh Zayed RoadPlacepreviously the main route between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- MussaffahCafé
- ADNOC headquartersSight
- ADNEC CentreSight
- Elsewhere
- Etihad RailPlaceDubai, United Arab Emirateslaunched its first passenger service between UAE's two biggest cities
- Al Yalayis StationTrain stationDubai, United Arab Emiratesopened beside Jumeirah Golf Estates
- Dubai MetroTrain stationDubai, United Arab EmiratesRed Line will soon connect directly to the station
- McDonald'sFast foodDubai, United Arab Emiratessoon-to-open for standard class passengers
- karakRestaurantDubai, United Arab Emiratesspiced tea dreamed up by chef Maitha Warshaw
- StarbucksCaféDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Shot Neighbourhood CoffeeRestaurantDubai, United Arab Emirates
- WHSmithPlaceDubai, United Arab Emirates