Public Parking to Be Free in Dubai During Eid Al-Adha
Jun 03, 2025
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced revised transit schedules and parking arrangements to accommodate the Eid Al Adha holiday period. From June 4 to June 7, Dubai Metro stations on both the Red and Green lines will operate extended hours, running daily from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. During the same period, the Dubai Tram service will be available from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
In addition, drivers can benefit from free parking in all public parking areas—excluding multistorey car parks—between June 5 and June 8. This coincides with the official Eid holiday, during which employees across both public and private sectors will be on leave, with work resuming on Monday, June 9.
In terms of bus services, Route E100 from Al Ghubaiba to Abu Dhabi will be suspended from June 4 until June 8. Commuters are advised to use Route E101, which will continue to operate normally between Ibn Battuta Bus Station and Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Route E102 will be altered to run directly from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Zayed International Airport, skipping the Ibn Battuta and Musaffah stops.
The RTA encourages all commuters to download the S'hail app for the latest updates and schedules throughout the Eid holiday, ensuring smooth and hassle-free travel during the festive season.
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