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Dubai announces free parking and Metro timings for Eid Al Etihad holiday
Dubai has announced free public parking and updated public transport timing for the upcoming Eid Al Etihad holiday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced 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 technical inspection).
Free parking in Dubai
All public parking will be free of charge during Eid Al Etihad holiday on Monday and Tuesday, December 1 and 2, except for multi-storey car parks, Al Khail Gate N-365.
Paid parking tariffs will resume on Wednesday, December 3.
Dubai Metro (Red and Green Lines)
- Saturday, November 29: 5am-1am (next day)
- Sunday, November 30: 8am – 1am (next day)
- Monday–Tuesday, December 1 and 2: 5am – 1am (next day)
Dubai Tram
- Saturday, November 29: 6am – 1am (next day)
- Sunday, November 30: 9am – 1am (next day)
- Monday–Tuesday, December 1 and 2: 6am – 1am (next day)
Public Buses (Dubai Bus)
To check changes to bus schedules during Eid Al Etihad holiday on Monday and Tuesday, 1st and 2nd December 2025, refer to S’hail app.
Marine Transport
To view marine transport schedules during Eid Al Etihad holiday on Monday–Tuesday, December 1 and 2, visit here.
Customer Happiness Centres
All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed during Eid Al Etihad holiday on Monday and Tuesday, December 1 and 2. Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Twar, and RTA Headquarters will operate as usual, 24/7.
Service Provider Centres (Technical Inspection)
Service Provider Centres will be closed during Eid Al Etihad holiday on Monday and Tuesday, December 1 and 2, and will resume regular working hours on Wednesday, December 3.
