Dubai: Planning to take the train to Sharjah? The Etihad Rail station in the emirate of Sharjah is located in Al Dhaid city, connecting travellers to the central region of the emirate.
And while this may be some distance away from Sharjah city, there are three bus routes that connect travellers from the Etihad Rail station to different parts of the emirate, including Al Madam, Sajaa and Sharjah city.
Here is all you need to know about the Al Dhaid station and how to get there.
Etihad Rail’s Al Dhaid station
The Al Dhaid station was inaugurated on September 30, the same day as Dubai’s Al Yalayis station.
Location: Muragabat area in Al Dhaid city, Sharjah
Ticket costs
These are the ticket costs for trips to the Al Dhaid station:
- To/from Dubai – starting from AED29
- To/from Fujairah – starting from AED19
- To/from Abu Dhabi – starting from AED59
The final ticket cost may be higher, depending on whether you are travelling on a weekend, during periods of high demand, or the type of ticket you choose – Flexi and Premium tickets have an additional surcharge.
Three bus routes around Sharjah
On October 14, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) also announced that it was launching three new bus routes, connecting different parts of the emirate to the Etihad Rail Station in Al Dhaid.
The routes are:
ER1: Al Madam – Etihad Rail Station (Al Dhaid)
This route will cover various locations in Al Madam in central Sharjah to the Etihad Rail station in Al Dhaid.
Trip duration: One hour
ER2: Al Sajaa – Etihad Rail Station (Al Dhaid)
This bus route will allow residents in and around the industrial area to reach the Al Dhaid station more easily.
Trip duration: 43 minutes
ER3: Sharjah – Etihad Rail Station (Al Dhaid)
The ER3 bus route will take a direct trip from the Al Jubail central bus station in Sharjah city to the Al Dhaid station, with no intermediate stops. There are six daily trips on this route, with the first trip of the day at 6.40am from the Al Jubail station, and the last trip of the day at 8pm.
Trip duration: One hour, 42 minutes
Can I drive to the station?
Yes, the Al Dhaid station offers free parking to visitors, with 26 slots available – 19 for standard cars and seven for electric cars.
Also, you have the option to hail a taxi or rent a car from the station.
When will the Sharjah city station open?
While the Al Dhaid station does connect residents and visitors to the emirate of Sharjah, if you live or work in and around Sharjah city, the trip can be long, if you take the bus to the station. However, another station is scheduled to open in Sharjah city - the Sharjah University City Etihad Rail station is expected to be inaugurated on March 30, 2027.