Is parking free in Dubai and Sharjah today?
Motorists are advised to use parking spaces properly during the holiday to avoid fines.
Residents across the UAE are observing a one-day holiday today for the Hijri New Year.
On account of the new year holiday, parking will be free across Dubai and Sharjah.
Earlier this week, the Roads and Transport Authority and Parkin, the private parking operator in Dubai, announced free parking in Dubai on Friday.
“This excludes multi-level parking terminals,” the RTA said.
Regular parking fees will resume on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
In Sharjah, too, parking will be free.
“The decision excludes the paid parking spaces in the zones, which are subject to the paid parking system during weekends and official holidays. The paid zones can be identified by the blue parking information signs,” the municipality added.
The municipality has urged all motorists to use parking spaces properly during the holiday to avoid fines.
Timings of other services
The RTA also announced service hours for various services during the holiday of the Hijri New Year (1447H).
All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on the day of the holiday of the New Hijri Year. However, Smart Customer Happiness Centres at Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, and the Head Office will remain operational 24/7 as usual.
Service provider centres (technical testing): All service provider centres will be closed on Friday, June 27, 2025. Vehicle technical testing services will resume on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Dubai Metro: Operating hours for Friday, June 27 will be 5am to 1am (next day).
Dubai Tram: Operating hours for June 27 will be 6am to 1am (next day).
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