Motorists in Dubai can look forward to four days of complimentary public parking, excluding multi-level parking terminals, starting from Saturday, June 15, through Tuesday, June 18, in celebration of Eid Al Adha. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has stated that regular parking fees will be reinstated on June 19. Additionally, the RTA has released the updated service hours for the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram over the holiday period. The Red and Green Lines of the Dubai Metro will operate from 5am to 1am the following day on Saturday, from 8am to 1am the following day on Sunday, and from 8am to 12 midnight on Monday and Tuesday (June 17-18). The Dubai Tram will run from 6am to 1am on Saturday, from 9am to 1am on Sunday, and from 8am to 12 midnight on Monday and Tuesday. All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed for the holidays, with the exception of the kiosks or smart customer centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Barsha, and Al Kifaf, and the RTA headquarters will operate 24/7. Adjustments have also been made to the operating hours of public and intercity buses, with commuters encouraged to consult the S’hail App for details. Operating hours for marine transport services, such as the water taxi, Dubai Ferry, and abra, can be accessed via the RTA app. The Dubai government has declared that the Eid Al Adha holidays for both the public and private sectors will commence on Saturday and conclude on Tuesday, with regular work schedules resuming on Wednesday, June 19.
Text: Lara Palmer
13.06.2024
Motorists to Enjoy Free Public Parking and Adjusted Metro, Tram, and Bus Hours from June 15-18