The Dubai RTA has announced that during the UAE’s celebration of the Islamic festival Eid Al Adha, public parking in Dubai will be free for four days. Starting from Tuesday, June 27, until Friday, June 30, parking fees will not be applicable in paid zones, with the exception of multi-level terminals. These four days of free parking include the Day of Arafah on June 27, which holds great significance as the holiest day in Islam, as well as the three days of Eid Al Adha from June 28 to June 30. However, parking fees will resume on Saturday, July 1.
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RTA Service Timings During The Eid Al Adha Holiday:
The RTA has made adjustments to the operating hours of its services during the holiday period.
Vehicle testing and customer service centres:
- Technical testing of vehicles will recommence on June 30, and halls will reopen on July 1.
- All customer happiness centres, excluding Al Kifaf, will remain closed from June 27 to 30.
- Smart customer centres at Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the RTA head office will continue to operate 24/7 as usual.
Dubai RTA Metro and Tram Timings:
Metro:
- June 23-24, 26-30, and July 1: 5 am to 1 am.
- June 25 and July 2: 8 am to 1 am.
Tram:
- June 23-24, 26-30, and July 1: 6 am to 1 am.
- June 25 and July 2: 9 am to 1 am.
Bus Service Timings:
- Monday to Thursday: 4:30 am to 12:30 am.
- Friday: 5 am to 1 am.
- Saturday-Sunday: 6 am to 1 am.
Marine Transport Timings:
Water Bus:
- Dubai Marina – Marina Walk: 12 pm to 12:11 am.
- Marina Promenade – Marina Mall: 4:11 pm to 11:17 pm.
- Marina Terrace – Marina Walk: 4:08 pm to 11:16 pm.
Water Taxi:
- Marina Mall – Bluewaters: 4 pm to 11:40 pm.
- On-demand: 3 pm to 11 pm (prior booking needed).
Abra:
- Dubai Old Souq – Baniyas: 10 am to 11:20 pm.
- Al Fahidi – Sabkha: 10 am to 11:25 pm.
- Al Fahidi – Deira Old Souq: 10 am to 11:25 pm.
- Baniyas – Seef: 10 am to 11:57 pm.
- Dubai Festival City – Dubai Creek Harbor: 4 pm to 11:20 pm.
- Al Jaddaf – Dubai Festival City: 8 am to 11:30 pm.
- Dubai Old Souq – Al Marfa Souq: 4:20 pm to 10:50 pm.
- Deira Old Souq – Al Marfa Souq: 4:05 pm to 10:35 pm.
- Tourist service from Sheikh Zayed Road Station: 4 pm to 10:15 pm.
Dubai Ferry:
- Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Water Canal: 1 pm to 6 pm.
- Dubai Water Canal – Al Ghubaiba: 2:20 pm to 7:20 pm.
- Dubai Water Canal – Bluewaters: 1:50 pm and 6:50 pm.
- Bluewaters – Marina Mall: 2:50 pm to 7:50 pm.
- Marina Mall – Bluewaters: 1 pm to 6 pm.
- Bluewaters – Dubai Water Canal: 1:15 pm to 6:15 pm.
- Tourist service from Marina Mall: 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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