Residents in Dubai are set to enjoy a four-day weekend for National Day celebrations, and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made adjustments to public transport schedules to ensure easy travel across the city.
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Free Parking in Dubai
Drivers won’t need to pay for parking on December 1 and 2, except for multi-storey parking facilities.
Dubai Metro Timings
- Saturday, November 30: 5 AM – 1 AM (next day)
- Sunday, December 1: 8 AM – 1 AM (next day)
- Monday, December 2: 5 AM – 1 AM (next day)
- Tuesday, December 3: 5 AM – 12 AM
Dubai Tram Operating Hours
- Saturday, November 30: 6 AM – 1 AM (next day)
- Sunday, December 1: 9 AM – 1 AM (next day)
- Monday, December 2: 6 AM – 1 AM (next day)
- Tuesday, December 3: 6 AM – 1 AM (next day)
Dubai Bus Routes
Some bus services will have route changes during the National Day holiday. Passengers are advised to check the S’hail app for updates.
Suspended Routes:
- E100: Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Abu Dhabi (November 29 – December 3). Use E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station.
- E102: Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Mussafah Community (November 29 – December 3). Use this route from Ibn Battuta instead.
Water Taxi Timings
- Marina Mall – Bluewaters (BM3): 4 PM – 11:50 PM (on-demand 3 PM – 11 PM, booking required).
- Marina Mall 1 – Marina Walk (BM1): 10 AM – 11:10 PM.
- Marina Promenade – Marina Mall 1 (BM1): 1:50 PM – 9:45 PM.
Dubai Ferry Schedule
- Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Water Canal (FR1): 1 PM, 6 PM.
- Bluewaters – Marina Mall (FR2): 2:55 PM, 7:55 PM.
- Tourist Trips from Marina Mall (FR4): 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM.
Abra Schedules
- Old Dubai Souq – Baniyas (CR3): 10 AM – 10:50 PM.
- Al Fahidi – Al Sabkha (CR4): 10 AM – 11:15 PM.
- Al Jaddaf – Dubai Festival City (BM2): 7:30 AM – 4 PM.
Tourist Trips
- Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Baniyas (TR10): 4 PM – 10:15 PM.
- Dubai Water Canal – Sheikh Zayed Station (TR6): 4 PM – 10:15 PM.
For smooth travel, plan your routes using updated schedules and enjoy the National Day festivities!
