{"id":72628,"date":"2023-09-20T12:50:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T08:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=72628"},"modified":"2023-09-20T12:51:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T08:51:08","slug":"dubais-traditional-abras-will-not-be-replaced-by-the-new-electric-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/dubais-traditional-abras-will-not-be-replaced-by-the-new-electric-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"RTA Confirms That Dubai&#8217;s Traditional Abras Will NOT Be Replaced By The New 3D Printed Electric Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai&#8217;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has charted an ambitious course for the city&#8217;s marine transport system. Hold on to your life vests because they&#8217;ve got exciting news about electric 3D-printed abras that are all set to join the traditional fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Dubai RTA is taking maritime innovation to the next level with 3D printing. They&#8217;re crafting 3D-printed electric abras that will transport you in style. These futuristic boats, designed to carry 20 passengers, blend aesthetics and heritage cues, making them a blend of old and new that&#8217;s simply abra-mazing.<\/p>\n<h2>And the best part is that you will have the option to enjoy rides on BOTH the new electric boats as well as the city&#8217;s OG traditional AED1 abras &#8211; as confirmed by an RTA spokesperson to Lovin Dubai<\/h2>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I have approved a new plan to develop Dubai&#39;s maritime transport network and expand it by 188% with the aim of serving 22 million passengers by 2030. I also reviewed an innovative project being developed by RTA in collaboration with the private sector to manufacture the world&#39;s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FUGajBuXXn\">pic.twitter.com\/FUGajBuXXn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HamdanMohammed\/status\/1700794968577622105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 10, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gave the official nod to the Dubai Marine Transport Master Plan 2030<\/h2>\n<p>The plan not only aims to increase marine transport users by 51% but also extends the length of the network from 55 km to 158 km. More stations, more lines, and even more vessels are part of the plot. We&#8217;re talking about 79 stations dotted along Dubai Creek, Dubai Water Canal, the Arabian Gulf coastline, and various waterfront projects.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re a marine explorer or just want to enjoy the sea breeze, Dubai&#8217;s waters are set to become even more enticing in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/LHKnCfF6BoRSRgsWuO\/giphy.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: A Hero&#8217;s Welcome! for Sultan Al neyadi who has finally landed on UAE soil<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Lovin Dubai Show: A Hero&#039;s Welcome! for Sultan Al neyadi  who has finally landed on UAE soil\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qcZlxCzhXPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/the-ultimate-list-for-road-trip-spots-in-the-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>ALSO READ: The ULTIMATE List For Road Trip Spots In The UAE<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN! <\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dubai&#8217;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has charted an ambitious course for the city&#8217;s marine transport system. 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