Dubai RTA transports over 2.8m passengers during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations

Dubai transport network moved more than 2.8m passengers during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, recording double-digit growth year on year as the city managed large crowds across multiple celebration sites.

According to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, the total number of users of public transport, taxis, e-hailing services and shared mobility during the celebrations exceeded 2,836,859 passengers, marking a 13 per cent increase compared to New Year’s Eve 2025, when ridership stood at 2,502,474 passengers.

The increase was delivered as part of an integrated traffic and operational plan that included the management and regulation of traffic movement and the implementation of temporary road closures across the emirate.

This was carried out in direct coordination with the Dubai Event Security Committee, as well as relevant authorities and strategic partners.

The results reflect the readiness and efficiency of the transport system and its ability to ensure smooth mobility and public safety, while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global destination capable of managing major events in line with the highest international standards.

Dubai New Year’s Eve transport plan

Mode-by-mode ridership breakdown:

• Metro (Red and Green Lines): 1,249,636 passengers
• Dubai Tram: 58,052 passengers
• Public buses and bus-on-demand: 503,264 passengers
• Taxis: 661,538 passengers
• Marine transport (all modes): 76,745 passengers
• E-hailing services: 286,135 passengers
• Shared mobility services: 1,489 passengers

RTA reaffirmed that the approved traffic and operational plan contributed to ensuring the smooth and safe movement of the public to the celebration sites, within the framework of integrated coordination with the concerned authorities and strategic partners in Dubai.