No parking fees in Dubai for Hijri New Year holiday

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday, June 25, that all public parking zones across Dubai will be free of charge on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Hijri New Year holiday. The exemption applies to all paid parking zones, except for multi-level parking terminals.

The RTA confirmed that regular parking tariffs will resume on Saturday, 28.

RTA also shared revised operating hours for its various public transport services during the holiday, along with free parking.


Dubai Metro services will run on Friday, June 27, from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day (Saturday, June 28). The Dubai Tram will operate from 6 a.m. on June 27 until 1 a.m. on June 28.

All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will remain closed on Friday. At the same time, the Smart Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the RTA Head Office will continue to operate 24/7 as usual.

In addition, all service provider centres and vehicle technical testing services will be closed for the day. Services will resume on Saturday, June 28.

The RTA has advised commuters to check the S’hail app or the RTA app for accurate schedules of public buses and marine transport services during the holiday.

FAQs

How do you pay for parking in Dubai for 2 hours?

To pay for 2 hours of parking in Dubai, you can use the RTA Dubai app, parking meters with coins, mParking SMS service, NOL card, or contactless payments like Apple Pay. Select your parking zone, enter vehicle details, and pay for the duration accordingly.

What is the price of CP parking in Dubai?

CP parking in Dubai typically refers to RTA-controlled paid parking zones, with prices varying by zone. For example, Zone C charges AED 2 per hour, and premium zones like Downtown Dubai charge AED 6 per hour during peak time.

Is Dubai Mall parking free for 4 hours?

Yes, Dubai Mall parking is free for the first 4 hours from Monday to Thursday and 6 hours on weekends (Friday to Sunday). After the free period, parking fees apply progressively per additional hour, deducted automatically via the Salik account.