Authorities across the UAE have announced free public parking during the Eid Al Adha holiday as part of nationwide measures to ease travel and support residents during the long break.
The temporary exemptions apply across major emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman. Multi-story parking facilities in most emirates, however, will continue operating under normal paid tariffs.
The measures are part of wider Eid arrangements, which also include revised public transport schedules and toll exemptions at selected locations to reduce congestion and improve mobility.
Please review the local rules carefully; some paid parking zones and operational systems will continue to apply.
Dubai: Free parking, extended Metro and Tram timings
The Roads and Transport Authority announced that public parking in Dubai will be free from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29, 2026, except for multi-storey parking terminals.
Free parking period
- Free public parking: May 25–29, 2026
- Multi-storey parking: Paid as usual
- Normal paid parking resumes: Saturday, May 30
Dubai Metro timings
- Saturday: 5:00 am–1:00 am (next day)
- Sunday: 8:00 am–1:00 am (next day)
- Monday to Saturday: 5:00 am–1:00 am (next day)
Both Red and Green Lines will follow the same schedule throughout the holiday.
Dubai Tram timings
- Saturday: 6:00 am–1:00 am (next day)
- Sunday: 9:00 am–1:00 am (next day)
- Monday to Saturday: 6:00 am–1:00 am (next day)
Meanwhile, Parkonic has not announced any free parking exemptions.
Abu Dhabi waives parking fees and most toll charges
Q Mobility confirmed that public parking and most Darb toll gate charges will be suspended during the Eid holiday.
Parking exemptions
- Free public parking: May 25–29
- Multi-storey parking: Remains chargeable 24/7
- Normal parking resumes: Saturday, May 30
As Sundays are already free parking days in Abu Dhabi, residents will benefit from an extended exemption period during Eid.
Darb toll gate exemptions
Free toll access will apply at:
- Sas Al Nakhl
- Al Maqta
- Rabdan
- Al Saadiyat
However, tolls will continue at:
- Al Qurm Gate
- Ghantoot Gate
Charges at these two gates remain Dh4 per crossing and operate 24/7.
Sharjah: Free parking in most public zones
The Sharjah Municipality announced that public parking will be free during the first three days of Eid Al Adha.
However:
- Paid parking areas marked with blue signs will remain chargeable
- Tourist and commercial zones will continue operating through smart payment systems
Ajman announces full parking waiver.
The Department of Municipality and Planning, Ajman, confirmed free parking across all paid spaces from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29, 2026.
- Free parking: May 26–29
- Paid parking resumes: Saturday, May 30
The move is intended to support smoother traffic flow and make holiday travel more convenient for residents and visitors during Eid celebrations.
Stay Connected with ProPakistani
Get the latest automobile news, car launches, bike reviews, videos and analysis wherever you prefer.
Add ProPakistani to Preferred Sources and see more of our stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
