Map of Abu Dhabi Train Station UAE – Etihad Rail & Visitor Guide

Abu Dhabi Train Station, officially known as MBZ City Passenger Train Station (Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station), is the main Etihad Rail passenger station serving Abu Dhabi.

The station opened for the introductory passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on 30 June 2026. It forms an important part of the UAE’s developing national passenger railway network.

## Quick Answer

MBZ City Passenger Train Station is in Mohamed bin Zayed City on the mainland southeast of central Abu Dhabi. The station is near Mussafah and Dalma Mall rather than Abu Dhabi’s central waterfront. Passengers can reach it by taxi, private vehicle and connecting local transport. Check the Etihad Rail app or website for current departure times and ticket information.

## Map of MBZ City Passenger Train Station

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Where Is MBZ City Passenger Train Station?

The station is in Mohamed bin Zayed City, a large mainland residential district between central Abu Dhabi, Mussafah and Abu Dhabi International Airport’s surrounding areas.

It is positioned near Mussafah and opposite the Dalma Mall area. This means the station is some distance from central visitor districts such as the Corniche, Al Zahiyah and Al Bateen.

Travellers staying in central Abu Dhabi should allow sufficient time for the road journey. Travel times depend heavily on traffic, the starting point and the time of day.

The station is also reasonably accessible from Shakhbout City, Bani Yas, Mussafah and other southeastern Abu Dhabi communities. Zayed International Airport is around 30 minutes away by road under suitable traffic conditions.

## Etihad Rail Services

MBZ City Station is served by Etihad Rail’s national passenger service. The first operating route connects Abu Dhabi with Fujairah on the UAE’s eastern coast.

The scheduled journey between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes. The wider network is being introduced in phases, with additional stations and routes opening progressively.

Dubai and Al Dhaid stations are scheduled to join the network on 30 September 2026. Further stations in Al Dhafra and Sharjah are due to open during later phases.

Passengers should check current timetables before travelling because operating schedules, intermediate stops and service frequencies may change as the network expands.

## Entrances and Station Facilities

The principal public entrance leads into the main station concourse. The station has ticket barriers, information displays, ticketing facilities, waiting areas and access to the passenger platforms.

Digital information boards show train destinations, departure times and platform numbers. Passengers should check these displays after entering because platform arrangements can change.

The station has been designed with accessible routes for passengers with reduced mobility. Marked pathways and assistance facilities are available within the main passenger areas.

Food, drink and retail services may be available inside the station, although passengers should not depend on every outlet operating during all service periods.

## Getting to and from the Station

Taxis and private vehicles are likely to be the simplest options for most international visitors. Drivers should be given the full station name because MBZ City covers a large geographical area.

Passengers using ride-booking services should verify the collection point shown in the application before confirming the journey.

Parking, passenger drop-off areas and onward transport facilities are provided around the station complex. Local shuttle or bus arrangements may change as passenger services develop.

This is not Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, and it is not located in the traditional city centre. Travellers should check the destination carefully before beginning their journey.

## Visitor Tips

Search for MBZ City Passenger Train Station or Abu Dhabi Station.

Do not confuse it with Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station.

Book Etihad Rail tickets before arriving when possible.

Check the departure time and platform on station screens.

Allow extra road time when travelling from central Abu Dhabi.

Confirm luggage and ticket conditions before departure.

Use the full station name when booking a taxi or transfer.