Yas Island Express Y6/Y7: Dubai to Yas Island Free Shuttles

Route Overview

Cross-Emirate Tourist Shuttle

Yas Island Express Y6 and Y7 represent completely free shuttle services from Dubai malls to Yas Island attractions, serving Dubai-based tourists accessing Abu Dhabi theme parks. Operating morning departures (9:30 AM–11:00 AM from Dubai, returning early evening), these complimentary services require valid Yas Island attraction voucher.

Service Details

Fare Structure

• Cost: Completely FREE
• Boarding Requirement: Valid Yas Island attraction voucher required

Operating Schedule

• Morning Departures from Dubai: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Return from Yas Island: Early evening

Journey Duration

• Travel Time: 90-120 minutes cross-emirate transit

Route Origins

Y6: Deira City Centre

• Departure Point: Deira City Centre, Dubai
• Target: Dubai residents and visitors in Deira area

Y7: Sheraton Mall of the Emirates

• Departure Point: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
• Target: Dubai residents and visitors in Sheikh Zayed Road area

Passenger Types

Cross-Emirate Tourists

The route serves:

• Dubai-area residents
• Dubai-based tourists
• Families seeking day-trip experiences
• International visitors staying in Dubai
• Theme park enthusiasts

Service Features

Cross-Emirate Connectivity

• Air Conditioning: Comfort for 90-120 minute cross-emirate transit
• Luggage Space: Day bags and purchases
• Free Service: Eliminates cross-emirate travel cost barrier
• Tourism-Focused: Designed for destination experience

Regional Tourism

Yas Express Y6/Y7 demonstrate regional tourism integration, exemplifying inter-emirate tourism cooperation where Dubai-based visitors can access Abu Dhabi attractions without transport cost barriers.

Tourism Strategy

The cross-emirate free transit eliminates travel cost barriers for Dubai-area tourists—generating Yas Island visitation without transport expense, supporting broader UAE tourism ecosystem.

Destinations

Both routes serve Yas Island attractions including:

• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Yas Mall
• Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
• Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
• Clymb