Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled comprehensive complimentary transportation initiatives in celebration of UAE National Day, offering residents and visitors enhanced mobility options throughout the extended holiday period. The authority confirmed that all public parking zones will be fee-exempt for three consecutive days, spanning from Sunday, November 30 through Tuesday, December 2, coinciding with the Eid Al Etihad holiday observance. Parking charges will officially recommence on Wednesday, December 3. It should be noted that this parking exemption excludes multi-level parking facilities and the specific Al Khail Gate N-365 zone.
Complementing the parking incentives, Dubai’s metro network will implement expanded operational schedules to accommodate increased passenger traffic. On Saturday, November 29, both Red and Green Line services will operate from 05:00 until 01:00 the following morning. Sunday services will commence slightly later at 08:00, continuing through 01:00. The holiday period of Monday and Tuesday will see metro services running from 05:00 to 01:00 daily.
Dubai Tram services will similarly extend operations, with Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday schedules running from 06:00 to 01:00, while Sunday operations will begin at 09:00. For public bus routes and marine transportation services, passengers are advised to consult the S’hail application for specific timing adjustments during the holiday period.
Regarding customer service accessibility, all physical RTA Customer Happiness Centers will remain closed during the official holiday dates of Monday and Tuesday. However, Smart Customer Happiness Centers located in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Twar, and RTA Headquarters will maintain uninterrupted 24/7 operations. Service Provider Centers will resume standard business hours following the holiday conclusion on Wednesday, December 3.