Free parking announced in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr holidays

Saturday, 23 May 2020 15:20

Parking will be free across Dubai during the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

The Roads and Transport Authority took to Twitter to announce that all paid parking zones, except for multi-level parking terminals, will be free to use from Saturday, May 23, to Tuesday, May 26.

The parking metres will be reactivated on Wednesday, May 27.

#RTA announces that all public parking except for leveled parking will be free during the Eid break from 23 until 26 May, fees will resume on 27 May 8 AM. Eid Fitr Mubarak.#EidMubarak
— RTA (@rta_dubai) May 23, 2020

Meanwhile, authorities in Abu Dhabi announced that free parking in the emirate will continue for the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

More from UAE

Sharjah Police foil two cocaine smuggling operations, seize 17kg

Sharjah Police have disrupted two cocaine smuggling operations, one domestic and one international, seizing a combined 17 kilograms of the drug and arresting several suspects linked to a multi-country trafficking network.
DP World installs first 1,000 living seawalls panels at Jebel Ali Port

DP World has completed the first phase of its Living Seawalls installation at Jebel Ali Port, deploying 1,000 eco-engineered panels that transform flat seawall surfaces into habitats where marine life can thrive and enhance biodiversity, setting a new benchmark for sustainable port infrastructure in the region.
UAE 'an exceptional model' in developing AI policies, says Omar Al Olama

The UAE’s proactive approach to regulating and deploying artificial intelligence was in focus at BRIDGE Summit 2025 on Wednesday, where the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, warned that industries and nations hesitant to adopt AI risk being left behind.
Sheikh Mohammed honours Egyptian professor with 'Great Arab Minds' award

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal for winning the Great Arab Minds award.
UAE announces $550 million for UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview

Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a pledge of $550 million to support the UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO).

On Virgin Radio today

Fusion with Eddie
10:00pm - Midnight

Stay up late with a cutting edge look at world music.
Non Stop Hits
Midnight - 6:00am

The UAE's #1 Hit Music Station with no interruptions

Trending on Virgin Radio

Talent Takeover
For one morning only, you could host the UAE’s biggest radio show, The Kris Fade Show - live across the nation.
Regional Artist Spotlight Podcast
Hear Maz & James chatting to the featured artists every month with Flash Entertainment.
Studio to a Global Hit Superstar: S.N.E
S.N.E joins The Fusion with Eddie for an unforgettable episode! 🔥
Jason Derulo on the Kris Fade Show!
The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.