Eid Al Adha 2024: Free parking and transport timings in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has outlined the changes to its services during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the holiday schedules and service adjustments.

Free public parking

Dates: June 15 – June 18, 2024

Dubai motorists can enjoy free public parking across the city during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

From Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, parking will be free of charge, except at multi-level parking terminals. Regular parking tariffs will resume on Wednesday, June 19.

Adjusted metro and tram schedules

The RTA has announced the following revised operating hours for the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram:

Dubai Metro:

• Friday (June 14) and Saturday (June 15): 5am – 1am (next day)
• Sunday (June 16): 8am – 1am (next day)
• Monday to Friday (June 17-21): 5am – 1am (next day)

Dubai Tram:

• Saturday (June 15): 6am – 1am (next day)
• Sunday (June 16): 9am – 1am (next day)
• Monday to Saturday (June 17-21): 6am – 1am (next day)

Customer Happiness Centres

During the Eid Al Adha holidays, all RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed.

However, the Smart Customer Happiness Centres at Umm Ramool, Deira, Barsha, Al Kifaf, and the RTA Head Office will remain operational 24/7.

Bus and Marine transport

Bus services:

• Route E100 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will be suspended from June 14 to 18. Passengers are advised to use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi.
• Route E102 from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Mussafah Community will also not operate from June 14 to 18. Riders should use the same route starting from Ibn Battuta Bus Station.

Marine transport:

• Operating hours for marine transport services, including the Water Taxi, Dubai Ferry, and Abra, can be checked on the RTA’s S’hail app.

Closure of Service Provider Centres

All RTA service provider centres will be closed during the Eid Al Adha holidays. Technical testing services will resume on Tuesday, June 18, and public halls will reopen on Wednesday, June 19.

Other Emirates’ Parking Announcements

Sharjah:

• Public parking areas will be free from June 16 to 18, except for the seven-day paid zones indicated by blue signs.

Ajman:

• Most public parking areas will be free from June 16 to 18, with the exception of spaces that typically require payment.

The Dubai government has confirmed that the Eid Al Adha holidays for both the public and private sectors will commence on Saturday, June 15, and continue through Tuesday, June 18. Normal work schedules will resume on Wednesday, June 19.

For more detailed information and to stay updated, residents and visitors are encouraged to check the RTA‘s official communication channels and mobile apps.

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