Free Public Parking in Dubai for Eid Al Etihad: RTA Announces Holiday Schedule

Residents across Dubai can look forward to easier commutes next week as the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free public parking in Dubai for Eid Al Etihad. Moreover, the authority has also updated the timings for the Dubai Metro, Tram, Bus services, and customer centres to help the public plan their long weekend efficiently.

Here, you will get complete, accurate, experience-based details on free parking zones, exclusions, transport schedules, and service closures during the holiday period.

Free Public Parking in Dubai for Eid Al Etihad

Motorists are going to enjoy 3 days of free parking due to the holiday falling on a Monday and Tuesday. So, Monday, December 1 & Tuesday, December 2 will be free parking dates. However, Sunday, 30 November, is already a free parking day. So, you can enjoy free parking for 3 days.  It is important to note that the paid parking will resume on Wednesday, December 3. 

Parking Zones NOT Included

All multi-storey car parks and the Al Khail Gate N-365 zone are those parking areas where the free parking offer will not apply. However, all other parking areas are going to follow these parking exemptions on the UAE National Day 2025 holiday. 

RTA Customer Service & Vehicle Testing – Holiday Schedule

 RTA Customer Happiness Centres and All Vehicle Technical Testing Centres under authorised service providers will remain closed during the 1st and 2nd of December 2025. However, the following Smart Customer Happiness Centres will remain open during the Eid Al Etihad:

• Umm Ramool
• Deira
• Al Barsha
• Al Twar
• RTA Headquarters

These centres will continue operating normally throughout the holiday. However, regular schedules for all centres will resume from the 3rd of December 2025. 

Dubai Metro Timings for Eid Al Etihad

The RTA has also confirmed the following operational hours for Red and Green lines:

These extended hours are expected to support the increase in holiday travel across the city.

Dubai Tram Timings During the Holiday

The tram will maintain extended hours on all major holiday dates to ensure smooth connectivity between key residential and tourist areas.

Dubai Bus & Marine Transport

Dubai bus service will also be operate with the updated timings. So, you are advised to check the S,hall app for precise route schedules. On the other hand, Marine Transport schedules for December 1–2 are available through RTA’s official online link. This includes Dubai Ferry, Water Taxi, and Abra services.

Long Weekend for UAE Residents

The private and public sectors are going to enjoy long weekend as they will get December 1 and 2, accompanied with Saturday and Sunday.  This break makes the UAE’s 54th National Day, also known as Eid Al Etihad, a time celebrated across the nation with fireworks, cultural events, and family gatherings.

Residents and tourists can now conveniently travel across Dubai to join the celebration across the city due to free parking and extended public transport timings

Conclusion

The RTA has ensured a smooth and coordinated mobility plan for the Eid Al Etihad by offering Free Public Parking in Dubai for Eid Al Etihad. In addition, the authority is also offering extended metro and tram hours with accessible Smart Customer Happiness Centres, and updated bus and marine transport schedules. So, you are motivated to plan ahead and use the RTA apps for real-time updates. 

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