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CairoScene
7 hours ago
- General
- CairoScene
Public Parking to Be Free in Dubai During Eid Al-Adha
Dubai's RTA has updated metro, tram, and parking schedules for Eid Al Adha. From June 4–7, Metro will run from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Tram from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. 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.
The National
8 hours ago
- General
- The National
Eid Al Adha parking rules and Metro timings announced
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced revised Metro and bus schedules for Eid Al Adha, while motorists will also be able to park free of charge to mark the festival. Charges will be waived in public parking areas, except in multistorey car parks, during the occasion. The Eid holiday will begin on Thursday, June 5, and end on Sunday, June 8. All Dubai Metro stations on the Red and Green lines will run from 5am until 1am from Wednesday, June 4, to Saturday, June 7, the authority added. The Dubai Tram will run from 6am to 1am on the same days. It comes as employees in the public and private sectors are to be granted leave from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8, with work resuming on Monday, June 9. Revised bus routes Route E100, from Al Ghubaiba to Abu Dhabi, will be suspended from Wednesday, June 4, until Sunday, June 8. The authority has advised the public to use route E101 as an alternative, with the service running as normal from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi. Route E102, meanwhile, will run directly from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Zayed International Airport, skipping the Ibn Battuta and Musaffah stops. Commuters are encouraged use the S'hail app to view up-to-date schedules during the Eid holiday. Closures All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed until Monday, June 9. However, the following Smart Customer Happiness Centres will remain operational 24/7: Umm Ramool Deira Al Barsha The RTA's head office Service provider centres will be closed from Thursday, June 5, until Saturday, June 7. A partial service will resume on Sunday, June 8, at the following locations: Tasjeel Al Twar AutoPro Al Mankhool Tasjeel Al Awir Al Yalayis Shamil Muhaisnah Full services will resume on Monday, June 9, with centres open during normal operating hours. What is Eid Al Adha? Eid Al Adha – which means 'festival of the sacrifice' – is the latter of the two Eid holidays celebrated across the Arab world, coming after Eid Al Fitr. Eid Al Adha commemorates how the Prophet Ibrahim was asked by God in a dream to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of his faith. As with other religious holidays in the Emirates, it is a time for friends and family to gather, often over meals, and reflect on their lives and faith. It is customary for families who have the means to have a goat or sheep slaughtered and share the meat with relatives and the less privileged. Eid Al Adha in 2024 - in pictures
The National
11 hours ago
- General
- The National
Dubai announces free parking and Metro timings for Eid Al Adha
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced revised Metro and bus schedules for Eid Al Adha, while motorists will also be able to park free of charge to mark the festival. Charges will be waived in public parking areas, except in multistorey car parks, during the occasion. The Eid holiday will begin on Thursday, June 5, and end on Sunday, June 8. All Dubai Metro stations on the Red and Green lines will run from 5am until 1am from Wednesday, June 4, to Saturday, June 7, the authority added. The Dubai Tram will run from 6am to 1am on the same days. It comes as employees in the public and private sectors are to be granted leave from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8, with work resuming on Monday, June 9. Revised bus routes Route E100, from Al Ghubaiba to Abu Dhabi, will be suspended from Wednesday, June 4, until Sunday, June 8. The authority has advised the public to use route E101 as an alternative, with the service running as normal from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi. Route E102, meanwhile, will run directly from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Zayed International Airport, skipping the Ibn Battuta and Musaffah stops. Commuters are encouraged use the S'hail app to view up-to-date schedules during the Eid holiday. Closures All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed until Monday, June 9. However, the following Smart Customer Happiness Centres will remain operational 24/7: Umm Ramool Deira Al Barsha The RTA's head office Service provider centres will be closed from Thursday, June 5, until Saturday, June 7. A partial service will resume on Sunday, June 8, at the following locations: Tasjeel Al Twar AutoPro Al Mankhool Tasjeel Al Awir Al Yalayis Shamil Muhaisnah Full services will resume on Monday, June 9, with centres open during normal operating hours. What is Eid Al Adha? Eid Al Adha – which means 'festival of the sacrifice' – is the latter of the two Eid holidays celebrated across the Arab world, coming after Eid Al Fitr. Eid Al Adha commemorates how the Prophet Ibrahim was asked by God in a dream to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a test of his faith. As with other religious holidays in the Emirates, it is a time for friends and family to gather, often over meals, and reflect on their lives and faith. It is customary for families who have the means to have a goat or sheep slaughtered and share the meat with relatives and the less privileged. Eid Al Adha in 2024 - in pictures
What's On
20 hours ago
- What's On
RTA announces parking and Dubai Metro updates during Eid Al Adha 2025
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced changes to parking and public transportation in Dubai including the Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses and other transportation systems during Eid Al Adha 2025. The announcement was made via RTA's official X (previously, Twitter) account. أعلنت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات عن مواعيد العمل في جميع خدماتها خلال عطلة عيد الأضحى المبارك 1446 / 2025. وتشمل ساعات العمل مراكز إسعاد المتعاملين، ومواقف المركبات الخاضعة للتعرفة، وحافلات المواصلات العامة، ومترو وترام دبي، ووسائل النقل البحري، ومراكز مزودي الخدمة (الفحص الفني… — RTA (@rta_dubai) June 2, 2025 The post states that changes will affect 'working hours for all its services during the Eid Al-Adha holiday 1446/2025.' This includes 'customer happiness centers, paid parking areas, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transport, and service provider centers (vehicle technical inspection).' * UAE confirms Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday dates for public and private sector * Public parking During Eid Al Adha, RTA confirms that there will be free public parking in Dubai. According to the RTA website, public parking in Dubai will be free from Thursday, June 5, to 8 in Dubai. Do note, the free parking does not apply to multi-story parking. Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram and other public transportation in Dubai Dubai Metro If you travel by the Dubai Metro, do note that timings have been amended as well over the Eid Al Adha holidays. All stations on the Red and Green line will operate from Wednesday, June 4 to June 7, 2025 from 5am to 1am (the following day). *Here's everything we know about the Dubai Metro Blue Line* Dubai Tram The Dubai Tram will run from 6am to 1am (the following day) from Wednesday, June 4 to June 7, 2025. Updated schedules for the public buses can be found on the S'hail app. However, RTA pointed out that Bus Route E100 will not operate from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station from June 4 to 8, 2025. Marine transport For all marine transport, visit this link here. Customer Happiness Centres All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The Smart Customer Happiness Centres at Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the RTA Head Office will operate as usual. For all the details, visit What is Eid Al Adha? According to tradition, Eid Al Adha is held to honour Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son, after being instructed to do so by God. Prophet Ibrahim told his son of the dream, and the son then told his father to follow the order. But God intervened, sending a sheep to take his son's place. The occasion of Eid Al Adha is usually marked with a few days off for both the public and private sectors. Images: Getty and Dubai Media Office > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Time Out Dubai
a day ago
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai Metro confirms new timings for Eid Al Adha
The RTA has announced that the Dubai Metro timings will be extended during the Eid Al Adha public holiday. The holiday will begin with Arafat Day on Thursday June 5, followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations on Friday June 6, Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8. In a statement this week, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority confirmed that all stations on both the red and green lines will operate from 5am to 1am (the following day), from Wednesday June 4 to Saturday June 7. If you like this: Islamic New Year 2025: When is it and will Dubai get a public holiday? Usually only running to 1am one night per week, the hours have been extended to allow residents to travel easily during the public holiday. Dubai Metro Eid Al Adha hours (Credit: Adobe) Wednesday June 4: 5am – 1am 5am – 1am Thursday June 5: 8am – 1am 8am – 1am Friday June 6: 5am – 1am 5am – 1am Saturday June 7: 5am – 1am Other public transport The Dubai Tram will also have its hours slightly extended during the public holiday, running from Wednesday June 4 to Saturday June 7 from 6am until 1am the following day. Public buses and marine transport will also continue to run throughout Eid Al Adha. However, the RTA urged passengers to refer to the S'hail app for any changes to the schedules over the holiday period. The RTA also announced that the route E100 bus would not operate from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station from Wednesday June 4 to Sunday June 8. Instead, passengers should use the E101 service from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi during this time. The bus route E102 will also operate directly from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi without passing through Ibn Battuta Bus Station and Musaffah. All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed throughout the Eid Al Adha holiday. However, Smart Customer Happiness Centres at Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the RTA Head Office will operate, 24/7 as usual. In other Dubai news Emirates issues important advice ahead of Eid Al Adha What you need to know before you travel Emirates is giving away free ice cream during Eid Al Adha Cool off during the public holiday Eid Al Adha falls on a weekend this year: Here's why the holiday won't shift The next public holiday is fast approaching
