Dubai motorists will enjoy four days of free public parking during the Eid Al Adha holidays from June 15 to June 18, except at multi-level parking terminals. Tariffs for parking will resume on June 19 as announced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The RTA also released the revised operating hours for Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram during the holidays.
The Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am until 1am the next day on Friday and Saturday, and from 8am to 1am on Sunday. From Monday to Friday (June 17-21), the metro will operate from 5am to 1am the next day. The Dubai Tram will operate from 6am to 1am on Saturday, from 9am to 1am on Sunday, and from 6am to 1am from Monday to Saturday (June 17-21). All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed during the holidays, except for specific kiosks and smart customer centers.
The RTA announced that all service provider centres will also be closed during the Eid Al Adha holidays, but technical testing services will resume on June 18, and public halls will open on June 19. Bus routes E100 and E102 from specific bus stations will not operate from June 14 to 18, and passengers are advised to use alternative lines during this period. Commuters are encouraged to check the S’hail App for bus schedules, and operating hours for marine transport services can be found on the RTA app.
The Dubai government has declared that both public and private sector holidays for Eid Al Adha will be from Saturday to Tuesday, with official work resuming on Wednesday, June 19. This means that all RTA services will resume their normal operating hours and schedules from June 19 onwards. The Eid Al Adha holidays provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy free public parking and convenient public transport services in Dubai during the festive period.
In conclusion, the Eid Al Adha holidays in Dubai will bring temporary changes to parking tariffs, Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, and RTA services, with free parking for motorists and adjusted operating hours for public transportation. The closure of customer service centres and service provider centres during the holidays is also noted, but technical testing services will resume on June 18. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and utilize alternative bus routes during the temporary closures. The Dubai government has established clear holiday dates for both the public and private sector, ensuring a smooth transition back to regular work schedules on June 19.
