Free Public Parking
During the Eid Al Adha holidays, Dubai motorists will benefit from four days of free public parking. From Saturday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 18, parking tariffs will be waived, except at multi-level parking terminals. The regular tariffs will resume on Wednesday, June 19, as announced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) .
Dubai- Extended Metro Timings
To accommodate the increased travel demand during the holidays, Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram will operate on revised schedules:
Red and Green Lines:
Friday (June 14) and Saturday: 5 am to 1 am (next day)
Sunday (June 16): 8 am to 1 am (next day)
Monday to Friday (June 17-21): 5 am to 1 am (next day)
Dubai Tram:
Saturday: 6 am to 1 am (next day)
Sunday: 9 am to 1 am (next day)
Monday to Saturday (June 17-21): 6 am to 1 am (next day)
This extension ensures that residents and visitors can travel conveniently across the city during the festive period .
RTA Customer Happiness Centres
All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed during the Eid holidays, except for the kiosks or smart customer centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Barsha, and Al Kifaf. The RTA head office will remain operational 24/7 to cater to urgent needs. Service provider centres will also be closed but will resume technical testing services on June 18. Public halls will reopen on June 19 .
Bus Schedule Adjustments
Several bus routes will experience changes during the holidays:
Bus Route E100: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will not operate from June 14 to 18. Passengers are advised to take bus route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi.
Bus Route E102: Al Jafiliya Bus Station will also not operate from June 14 to 18. Commuters can use the same line from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Mussafah Community.
For detailed information on bus schedules, commuters should check the S’hail App .
Marine Transport
Operating hours for marine transport services, including water taxis, Dubai Ferry, and abras, can be found on the RTA app. This ensures that all forms of public transport are accessible during the holidays, making travel across Dubai seamless for everyone .
Public and Private Sector Holidays
The Dubai government has declared that public and private sector holidays for Eid Al Adha will start from Saturday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 18. Official work will resume on Wednesday, June 19. This gives residents and visitors ample time to enjoy the festive season and the various amenities provided by the city .
