RTA Announces Hijri New Year Holiday Service Timings

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Dubai RTA updates metro, tram, bus, and customer centre hours for the Hijri New Year holiday.

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced updated service timings for the Hijri New Year 1448 holiday on Monday, June 15.

All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on Monday. However, customers can still use the Customer Happiness Centre in Umm Ramool and the Smart Kiosks in Deira, Al Barsha, Al Tawar, Al Kifaf and the RTA Headquarters. These will operate 24/7 as usual.

All vehicle testing centres will also remain closed on Monday.

Metro and tram timings

  • Dubai Metro on the Red and Green Lines will run from 5am to midnight on Monday.

  • Dubai Tram will operate from 6am until 1am the next day.

Public buses

Passengers using public buses should check the S'hail app for the latest holiday schedules. The RTA also said that Bus Route E100, which usually runs between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and Abu Dhabi, will be suspended from June 13 to 15. Passengers travelling to Abu Dhabi during this period can use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station instead.

Marine transport

Marine transport services will continue during the holiday, with updated schedules available through the RTA's official channels.

What’s Hijri New Year

The Hijri New Year marks the start of the Islamic year and is a public holiday across the UAE. Residents and visitors are advised to plan trips in advance and check service timings before travelling to avoid delays.

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