Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday, with free public parking taking effect as one of the key updates for residents and visitors.
All public parking zones across Dubai will be free of charge on Monday and Tuesday, 1–2 December 2025. The exemption does not apply to multi-storey car parks and Al Khail Gate N-365, where regular tariffs will remain in place. Paid parking services across the city will resume on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
RTA confirmed that its Customer Happiness Centres will close on 1–2 December in observance of the holiday. However, the Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Twar, and RTA Headquarters will continue operating 24/7.
All vehicle technical inspection centres will also suspend operations on 1–2 December and will reopen on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
Dubai Metro
Red and Green Line operating hours during the holiday weekend:
Saturday, 29 November: 5:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Sunday, 30 November: 8:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Monday–Tuesday, 1–2 December: 5:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Dubai Tram
Saturday, 29 November: 6:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Sunday, 30 November: 9:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Monday–Tuesday, 1–2 December: 6:00 am – 1:00 am (next day)
Public Buses
Riders are advised to check updated Dubai Bus schedules for 1–2 December via the S’hail app.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
