Dubai Metro services will begin at 5am on January 12, three hours earlier than usual, to provide convenient access to and from marathon-related areas
Authorities have urged motorists to use alternative routes and plan ahead to avoid congestion
All public parking areas will be free of charge (except for multi-storey parking) on Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The RTA has warned drivers to expect delays from 6 AM to 9:45 AM over the weekend on several key roads
The RTA issued a statement via social media advising residents to set out early to ensure smooth travel
A total of 10,597 personnel, 5,800 security guards, 1,420 volunteers, 3,651 patrols and vehicles, and 45 marine boats have been deployed across the 30 locations where celebrations and fireworks will take place