Jalboot Marine Network, Abu Dhabi’s only private scheduled passenger ferry service, has unveiled a new expansion phase that includes a second ferry and private corporate and event charters.
 
The new ferry – ‘Al Hasbah’  which means pearl of the finest size and quality – joins Jalboot’s launch vessel ‘Al Dana,’ meaning the queen of pearls.

Al Hasbah is scheduled to be operational at the beginning of May, officially launching Jalboot’s highly anticipated hop-on, hop-off service with a ‘Full Day Ticket’ for added flexibility.

Enhancing its service portfolio, Jalboot now offers private charters suitable for corporate events, team building activities, birthday parties and other corporate or private occasions. Advance booking is essential.

“This launch of our new ferry as well as other service expansions within six months of commencing operations is part of our initial strategy of opening up the waterways of Abu Dhabi to all and providing a different approach to transportation in and around the UAE capital. We constantly look to diversify our portfolio of products and services, and more service expansions can be expected in Q3 of this year,” said Mohammed Roestali, general manager of Jalboot.

Earlier this year, Jalboot added to its scheduled services, which operate across over 100 km of scenic waterway, a Hilton Corniche evening cruise which boards at Hiltonia Beach Club on Abu Dhabi’s stunning Corniche, as well as a stop at the upmarket Al Bandar Beach area, a popular residential community that conveniently connects residents and visitors to the myriad of activities on Yas Island.
 
Jalboot ferries are also now equipped with an on-board food service which enables passengers to buy snacks and refreshments catered by Al Gusto, an Italian boutique café that serves premium, high quality food.   

Each Jalboot ferry can accommodate up to 45 passengers and crew, is fitted with comfortable business-class style leather seating, is fully air-conditioned, and furnished with washrooms as well as storage space. The Jalboot routes conveniently link five key locations within the UAE capital and its immediate surrounds and takes travel to new heights, ensuring passengers receive a unique waterside perspective of the destination as well as the very best marine transport has to offer.

Passengers can book or buy Jalboot tickets online at www.jalboot.ae , via its call centre on 600 57 57 56 or its kiosks in major Abu Dhabi malls. - TradeArabia News Service