EXPLORECondé Nast Traveler · 2h ago
I Took the UAE's New Train Service From Dubai to Abu Dhabi—Here’s What It's Like

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Etihad Rail has launched a new passenger service connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi via high-speed rail. This infrastructure development provides a critical alternative to road transit for executives moving between the UAE's primary commercial hubs.
- 01New rail service establishes a direct passenger link between the UAE's two largest emirates
- 02The infrastructure project aims to reduce regional transit times for business travelers and commuters
- 03Sleek rolling stock and modern amenities prioritize efficiency for professional passengers
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Sophia Dyer, associate editor at Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, hops aboard Etihad Rail's sleek new train.