UAE National Day: Free parking for three days and no Darb fees in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has announced the working hours of Customer Happiness Centres, public parking, toll gates, and public bus services during the 54th UAE Eid Al Etihad holiday.

Public parking fees under the “Mawaqif” system will be free from Sunday, November 30, until Tuesday, December 2. Paid parking resumes on Wednesday, December 3. Truck parking fees at Musaffah M-18 will also be waived during the official holiday.

The Land Transport Authority urges drivers to avoid parking in prohibited areas and refrain from any behaviour that may obstruct traffic. Motorists are also reminded to park only in designated areas and to avoid parking in residential zones from 9pm to 8am.

The ITC announced that Darb toll gate fees will be suspended throughout the holiday period starting Sunday, November 30, until Tuesday, December 2. Regular toll charges will resume on Wednesday, December 3.

Public bus operations in Abu Dhabi during the holiday will follow the weekend and public holiday schedule, with additional regional and intercity routes. Extra trips will be provided to transport passengers to and from the Sheikh Zayed Festival.

ITC Customer Happiness Centres will be closed from Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2.

Official working hours will resume on Wednesday, December 3.

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All vehicles passing through toll gates are exempt from toll fees during official holidays:

The following vehicles are permanently exempt from toll fees: