Dubai offers free Parking in Celebration of UAE National Day
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that as part of the Union Day celebrations, free public parking will be available from December 2–4. This thoughtful gesture aims to heighten the celebratory atmosphere around the city and promote greater community participation in the festivities.
Complimentary Public Parking in Dubai for Union Day Celebrations
However, it's important to note that this exemption does not apply to multi-level terminals, and regular parking tariffs will be reinstated on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Service Provider Centers (Vehicle Testing)
During this period, all service provider centers will be shut down, commencing on Saturday, December 2, in honor of the holiday. However, specific centers such as Tasjeel Al Twar, AutoPro Satwa, AutoPro Al Mankhool, Tasjeel Al Awir, and Al Yalayis will recommence vehicle technical inspection services on Monday, December 4. Operations at all centers will return to normal on Tuesday, December 5.
Customer happiness centers
Throughout the holiday, customer satisfaction centers will remain closed. However, the RTA's Head Office and Smart Customer Happiness Centers in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and Al Kifaf will continue to provide their services uninterrupted, ensuring that essential customer support remains accessible.
Dubai Metro
In order to meet the increased demand during the Union Day celebrations, Dubai Metro's red and green lines will run from November 30 to December 12 from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
Dubai Tram
Similarly, Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. are the operating hours of Dubai Tram. In order to make transit more comfortable for both locals and tourists over the holidays, several schedule changes have been made.
Public Buses
From December 1 to December 3, specific bus routes directed towards Abu Dhabi on Sheikh Zayed Road will experience adjustments. Routes 10, 15, 21, 7, 8, 83, 91, E101, 98E, 96, 95A, 95, 91A, X94, X92, and E102 may undergo redirection and potential delays from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Other bus lines will maintain their usual schedules, operating from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on weekdays, 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Fridays, and 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The metro link bus service will complement the metro's schedules and itineraries during this period.