Dubai free parking update: Parkin reveals timings for Hijri New Year holiday

Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced free public parking across the emirate in observance of the Hijri New Year, offering motorists relief during the holiday period.

All public parking will be free of charge on Monday, June 15, as part of the holiday arrangements. The exemption also applies to parking areas managed under Parkin, with limited exclusions.

Parking timings and exemptions

• Free public parking: Monday, June 15, 2026

• Applies across Dubai, including areas managed by Parkin

• Exemptions: Concord Tower parking and multi-storey parking facilities

• Paid parking resumes: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The announcement aligns with wider mobility measures implemented across the emirate to ease traffic flow during the public holiday period.

RTA rolls out free parking in Dubai

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has also confirmed complementary transport updates, including revised operating schedules for metro, tram, and bus services.

Free parking

Public parking across Dubai will be free on Monday, 15 June, with the exception of multi-storey parking facilities. Regular parking fees will resume on Tuesday, 16 June.

Metro and tram timings

• Dubai Metro (Red and Green Lines): 5am – 12am (midnight) on Monday

• Dubai Tram: 6am – 1am (next day)

Public bus updates

• Passengers advised to check schedules via the S’hail app

• Route E100 (Al Ghubaiba – Abu Dhabi): suspended from June 13–15

• Route E101 (Ibn Battuta – Abu Dhabi): available as alternative during suspension

The coordinated measures are part of Dubai’s holiday transport plan, designed to ensure smoother travel and reduced congestion during the Hijri New Year break.