Paid parking zones across Dubai will adhere to a two-shift system from Monday to Saturday, during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.
The first shift will run from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, followed by a second shift from 8:00 pm to midnight.
Additionally, the tariff will be applied to TECOM parking zone (F) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. However, multi-storey car parking will remain operational 24 hours daily to accommodate parking needs.
The RTA Customer Happiness Centres will also operate with updated hours for enhanced service delivery. From Monday to Thursday, centers including Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Tawar, and Al Manara will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Fridays, the centres will be open from 9:00 am until noon.
Motorists are advised to take note of these changes to avoid any inconvenience during Ramadan.
Additionally, the RTA has updated timings for service centres and the Dubai Ferry and Water Taxi.
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