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Dubai Sets New Year 2026 Transport Plan With Free Jan. 1 Parking and 43-Hour Metro

RTA details New Year operations to manage peak travel demand.

Overview

  • Public parking is free on January 1 across Dubai except at multi‑storey facilities and Al Khail Gate N‑365, with fees resuming January 2.
  • Dubai Metro Red and Green lines will run continuously from 5am on December 31 to 11:59pm on January 1 to support holiday travel.
  • Dubai Tram will operate extended hours from 6am on December 31 through 1am on January 2, according to the RTA schedule.
  • Intercity Bus E100 from Al Ghubaiba stops from the afternoon of December 31, with last trips at noon from Abu Dhabi and 2pm from Al Ghubaiba, and service suspended until January 4.
  • Passengers to Abu Dhabi should use E101 from Ibn Battuta, with E102 running from Ibn Battuta on December 31 from 2pm to end of day, while RTA customer centres and vehicle testing sites close on January 1 and resume January 2, and marine timings will be posted on RTA digital channels.