Free Parking Announced in Dubai, Abu Dhabi for Hijri New Year
Dubai and Abu Dhabi announce free parking and tolls for Hijri New Year holiday
Free public parking in Dubai
Public parking will be free in Dubai on Monday, 15 June 2026, except for multi-storey parking facilities, as part of the Hijri New Year public holiday, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority announced on Saturday. Standard parking tariffs will resume on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
Free tolls in Abu Dhabi
Meanwhile, Q Mobility announced the timings and fees for Darb toll gates and Mawaqif parking services in Abu Dhabi during the Hijri New Year holiday, with motorists set to benefit from free tolls and parking on Monday, 15 June.
The company said Darb toll charges at Sas Al Nakhl, Al Maqta, Rabdan and Al Saadiyat gates in Abu Dhabi will be suspended throughout the holiday on Monday. Toll fees will resume on Tuesday, 16 June, according to the regular schedule.
However, toll charges at Al Qurm and Ghantout gates in Abu Dhabi will continue to operate as normal around the clock, with motorists charged AED4 per crossing.
Free parking in Abu Dhabi
Q Mobility also confirmed that public parking spaces across Abu Dhabi will be free on Monday, 15 June.
In Abu Dhabi, the exemption applies to all standard public parking spaces in the emirate, while fees at multi-storey public parking buildings will continue to apply as usual throughout the holiday.
Regular parking charges in Abu Dhabi will resume on Tuesday, 16 June, according to the approved timings and tariffs.
The announcement is part of efforts to support smooth traffic movement and make travel easier for residents and visitors in Abu Dhabi during the holiday period.
Customer centres closed
Q Mobility said its Customer Happiness Centres in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will be closed on Monday, 15 June, in line with the holiday.
The centres will reopen on Tuesday, 16 June, and resume normal working hours.
Despite the holiday, the company confirmed that its digital services will remain available around the clock through its official platforms, including the Darb application, its website and the TAMM platform.
Residents and motorists in Abu Dhabi can continue to access services, complete transactions and manage their accounts online throughout the holiday period.
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