Dubai confirms free parking, extended Metro hours for Eid Al Etihad holiday

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the holidays to mark Eid Al Etihad.

All paid zones, except for multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, which means motorists can enjoy three days of free parking as Sundays are already free of charge.

The parking meters will be re-activated on Wednesday, December 4.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that its customer happiness centres and vehicle technical testing centres will be closed from December 2-3, while public transport timings will also be adjusted during the holidays.

Dubai Metro

• Saturday, 30 November 2024: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
• Sunday, 1 December 2024: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
• Monday, 2 December 2024: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
• Tuesday, 3 December 2024: 5:00 AM – 12:00 (midnight)

Dubai Tram

• Saturday, 30 November 2024: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
• Sunday, 1 December 2024: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
• Monday, 2 December 2024: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
• Tuesday, 3 December 2024: 6:00 AM – 01:00 AM (next day)

Public Buses (Dubai Bus)

• Changes to bus schedules will be updated on the S'hail app.
• The E100 Bus Route from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will be suspended from November 29 to December 3. Passengers are advised to use the E101 Route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi during this period.
• The E102 Bus Route from Al Jafiliya Bus Station will also be suspended from November 29 to December 3. Passengers can use the same route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Mussafah Community during this period.

Marine Transport:

Water Taxi

• Marina Mall – Bluewaters (BM3): 4:00 PM – 11:50 PM. On-demand service will be available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Booking is required.
• Marina Mall 1 – Marina Walk (BM1): 10:00 AM – 11:10 PM.
• Marina Promenade – Marina Mall 1 (BM1): 1:50 PM – 9:45 PM.
• Marina Terrace – Marina Walk (BM1): 1:50 PM – 9:50 PM.
• Full Route: 3:55 PM – 9:50 PM.

Dubai Ferry

• Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Water Canal (FR1): 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
• Dubai Water Canal – Al Ghubaiba (FR1): 2:25 PM and 7:25 PM.
• Dubai Water Canal – Bluewaters (FR2): 1:50 PM and 6:50 PM.
• Bluewaters – Marina Mall (FR2): 2:55 PM and 7:55 PM.
• Marina Mall – Bluewaters (FR2): 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
• Bluewaters – Dubai Water Canal (FR2): 1:20 PM and 6:20 PM.
• Tourist Trips from Marina Mall (FR4): 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
• Al Ghubaiba – Sharjah Aquarium (FR5): 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM.
• Sharjah Aquarium – Al Ghubaiba (FR5): 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.
• Tourist Trips at Al Jaddaf, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City (TR7): 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM (next day)

Abras

• Old Dubai Souq – Baniyas (CR3): 10:00 AM – 10:50 PM.
• Al Fahidi – Al Sabkha (CR4): 10:00 AM – 11:15 PM.
• Al Fahidi – Deira Old Souq (CR5): 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
• Baniyas – Al Seef (CR6): 10:00 AM – Midnight.
• Al Seef – Al Fahidi – Old Dubai Souq (CR7): 3:10 PM – 10:55 PM.
• Al Jaddaf – Dubai Festival City (BM2): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Al Jaddaf – Dubai Creek Harbour (CR11): 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM.

Tourist Trips

• Available at Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Baniyas (TR10): 4:00 PM to 10:15 PM.
• Tourist Trips (TR6): Available at Dubai Water Canal, Sheikh Zayed Marine Transport Station from 4:00 PM to 10:15 PM.
• Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin (DC2): 10:00 AM – 10:05 PM.
• Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin, Sheikh Zayed Road (DC2): 3:35 PM – 10:05 PM.
• Al Jaddaf – Dubai Design District (DC3): 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM.
• Tourist Trips from Marina Mall 1 (TR8): 4:00 PM – 10:15 PM.