Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the upcoming Eid Al Etihad holidays.
All paid zones, excluding multi-level terminals and Al Khail Gate N365 zone, will be free of charge on Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2, 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 3.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that its customer happiness centres and vehicle technical testing centres will be closed from December 1-2, while Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Twar, and RTA Headquarters will operate as usual, 24/7.
Public transport timings will also be adjusted during the holidays.
Dubai Metro (Red and Green Lines)
Saturday, November 29: 5:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Sunday, November 30: 8:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2: 5:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Dubai Tram
Saturday, November 29: 6:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Sunday, November 30: 9:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2: 6:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Public Buses (Dubai Bus)
Changes to bus schedules during the Eid Al Etihad holidays will be updated via the S’hail app.
Marine Transport
Marine transport schedules during the Eid Al Etihad holidays can be accessed here.
#RTA announces the operating hours of all services during 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday. The updated timings include Customer Happiness Centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram services, marine transport, and service provider centres (vehicle… pic.twitter.com/crFhLeJslm
— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 27, 2025

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