Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that exceptional transportation will be conducted during the Eid Al Adha 2026 long weekend. The plan will feature free public parking in the emirate, lengthened bus and tram operating hours, and temporary adjustments to bus routes around the emirate.
The new plan will provide for a massive influx of families, tourists and residents that is anticipated for the holiday period. Malls, beaches and entertainment will remain busy as people make their plans for the break, so it is important for commuters to check the new schedule plans.
Free Public Parking During Eid Holidays
Free public parking will be sent to Dubai motorists as most of the standard car parking zones will be waiving charges during the Eid holidays. The free parking period kicks off Monday, May 25th, 2026 and runs through Friday, May 29th, 2026.
The exemption isn’t for multi-storey parking terminals. For those using covered parking buildings, the usual parking charges will be in effect as well.
RTA has announced that from Saturday, 30th May, 2026, city-wide paid parking facilities will resume with normal operations.
Dubai Metro Timings for Eid Al Adha 2026
With more passengers expected on the run, Dubai Metro’s Red and Green lines are running longer service hours on the long weekend.
Metro will operate every day (except Sundays) from 5:00 AM until 1:00 AM the following morning. Sunday worship will start at 8:00 AM, and end at 1:00 AM.
The longer schedule is likely to help lessen traffic build-up at shopping malls, tourist sites, as well as entertainment areas in connection with Eid Day throughout the city.
Dubai Tram Extended Operating Hours
The Eid will also be observed with revised timings on Dubai Tram which will accommodate travel during late hours as well whilst during the holiday period.
The Tram runs from Monday to Saturday (6am – 1am next day). These open weeks will start at 9:00am and finish at 1:00am on Sundays.
This is the extended schedule that will primarily be beneficial for the people of Dubai, Dunayshua and of course for tourists visiting the city and enjoying Dubai Marina, JBR and waterfront hot spots throughout Eid.
Important Bus Route Changes You Must Know
RTA has also announced temporary changes to intercity bus services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
E100 bus service which runs from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will be suspended from 23 May until 31 May 2026. Instead, travellers will have to take the E101 route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to get to Abu Dhabi during this time.
Those travelling via public transit are urged to opt for S’hail app to stay across with all the city bus timings and in marine transport during the holiday dates and also traffic updates.
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RTA Customer Happiness Centres and Vehicle Testing Updates
There will be some RTA Service and Vehicle Testing Centres closed around Eid break. The vehicle technical inspection centers will slow down activity from Tuesday, 26 May 2026, until Friday, 29 May 2026.
There will also be no Customer Happiness Centers open during the holidays, except for the few that are located in easy-to-reach areas. The Umm Rolool Customer Happiness Center, though, will operate 24 hours a day and selected smart kiosks will remain in operation throughout Dubai.
While the offices will be closed, there will still be such high use of smart platforms that residents can make many RTA related transactions electronically.
FAQs
Is Eid Al Adha 2026 free to park anywhere in Dubai?
No, free parking does not apply to public paid parking areas. Car parking terminals will be paid all year round, except for the Christmas holidays.
Will the E100 bus operate during Eid?
The E100 bus route between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and Jazan is still suspended from 23 May 2026 till 31 May 2026.
Where do passengers take the bus to replace the E100?
For those wishing to travel to Abu Dhabi, E101 buses from Ibn Battuta Bus Station are put to your use.
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