The RTA has announced that paid public parking hours will be changed during the month of Ramadan. In an statement on Wednesday February 26, the Roads and Transport Authority confirmed that paid public parking hours will be split into two shift timings. Applying to all parking spaces from Monday to Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1446/2025. The revised timings apply to Customer Happiness Centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transport services, and service provider centres (vehicle testing). Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the operating hours for all its services during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The revised timings apply to Customer Happiness Centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transport services, and service provider centres (vehicle testing). Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced changes to paid parking hours during Ramadan. Starting Saturday, March 1, parking fees will follow a split schedule from Monday to Saturday. Morning to afternoon: paid parking will be enforced from 8 AM to 6 PM. Operating hours of Customer Happiness Centres announced Here are the updated paid parking timings during the Holy Month of Ramadan in Dubai: Monday to Saturday – 8am to 6pm (First shift) and 8pm to midnight (Second shift) Sunday – Free Last year, Dubai applied fees from 8am to 6pm; and 8pm to 12 midnight Monday to Saturday - giving residents free parking for two hours on weekdays. Sharjah applied fees from 8am to midnight Tariff is applied to all parking zones Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and then 8:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight). Tariff is applied to TECOM Parking Zone (F) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Public parking will be free on Sunday, as per usual. For public parking, charges apply to all zones from Monday to Saturday. Below are two sets of times when parking will be paid: First set: Ramadan 2025 is just around the corner, and as the city prepares for the Holy Month, there are plenty of important updates to keep in mind. From the official moon sighting and adjusted work hours to Dubai Metro schedules, paid parking timings, school distance learning updates, and where to witness the iconic Ramadan cannon—use this as your guide to stay informed on all the latest updates. Parking will be free between 6pm and 8pm, and on Sundays. Multi-level parking buildings will continue to operate 24/7. Salik toll charges will also be adjusted during Ramadan. Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from Monday to Thursday, and on Saturdays. Understanding Ramadan Parking Time in Dubai Overview of Parking Adjustments During Ramadan. Special parking schedules during Ramadan; Paid parking zones in two shifts: - Morning: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Evening: 8:00 PM to midnight - Free parking during Iftar hours (around sunset) in many areas. Importance of Parking Modifications for Residents You might also like: All the best iftars in Dubai during Ramadan 2024. From Monday to Saturday, parking fees will be charged from 8am to 6pm, and again from 8pm to midnight. This means that, during iftar, parking will be free for two hours. In the TECOM area parking zone F, fees will only apply from 8am to 6pm. UAE public schools will also adopt distance learning during Ramadan, it was confirmed. More Ramadan news in Dubai. There will be two Ramadans in 2030 – here’s why This won’t happen again until 2063. When you can expect three Eid holidays in one year (yes, three) Eid, sleep, repeat. Eid al Fitr 2025: Expected dates for the long weekend For updates on bus schedules during Ramadan, passengers are encouraged to use the S'hail app. Marine transport users should refer to the RTA's official website for specific timings. Public Parking. Parking zones will follow these timings from Monday to Saturday: First Period: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Second Period: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Full list of parking fees, zones in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Reduced hours, holidays during Ramadan: UAE schools to finish term curriculum before holy month. Dubai; Newsletters; Real-time information is especially crucial during Ramadan, when timings might fluctuate slightly to accommodate peak periods or unexpected events. Public Parking Timings in Dubai During Ramadan 2025. Parking in Dubai can be challenging during peak hours, and Ramadan introduces its own set of demands on parking facilities. Welcome to Dubai during one of its most profound and spiritual times: Ramadan. Expected to begin on the evening of Thursday, February 27, and continue until Saturday, March 29, 2025, Ramadan’s exact dates are a celestial affair, determined by the lunar calendar and the sighting of the moon.
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