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Free Parking Announced in Dubai for Hijri New Year

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 25 June 2025
Free Parking Announced in Dubai for Hijri New Year

In celebration of the Hijri New Year, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free public parking across the city on Friday, June 27. The free parking applies to all public parking zones except multi-level parking terminals. Regular parking fees will resume on Saturday, June 28.

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If you’re planning to head out over the long weekend, here's what you need to know.

Public Transport Operating Hours

  • Dubai Metro: Will operate from 5am on Friday, June 27, until 1am on Saturday, June 28.
  • Dubai Tram: Will run from 6am on Friday, June 27, until 1am on Saturday, June 28.

Make sure to plan your journey in advance using the RTA or S’hail app to check timings for buses, metro, tram, and marine transport.

Free Parking Announced in Dubai for Hijri New Year

Service Centre Closures

  • RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on Friday.
  • However, the Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the RTA Head Office will remain open 24/7 as usual.
  • Vehicle testing and other service provider centres will also be closed on Friday and will reopen on Saturday.

Whether you’re spending the day with family or exploring the city, this is a great time to take advantage of the free parking and extended transport hours.

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