The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced extended operating hours for Dubai’s public transport services in celebration of the 53rd Eid Al Etihad, also known as UAE National Day.
Additionally, from Monday to Tuesday, December 2 to 3, all public parking will be free of charge, except for multi-storey parking facilities.
The updated schedule will apply to public buses, the Dubai Metro and Tram, as well as marine transport services, starting November 30 to December 3.
Dubai Metro:
Saturday, 30 November 2024: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
Sunday, 1 December 2024: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
Monday, 2 December 2024: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
Tuesday, 3 December 2024: 5:00 AM – 12:00 (midnight)
Dubai Tram:
Saturday, 30 November 2024: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
Sunday, 1 December 2024: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
Monday, 2 December 2024: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM (next day)
Tuesday, 3 December 2024: 6:00 AM – 01:00 AM (next day)
Public Buses (Dubai Bus):
To view changes to bus schedules during the 53rd National Day holiday, please check the S’hail app.
Note:
E100 Bus Route from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will be suspended from 29 November to 3 December 2024. Passengers are advised to use E101 Route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi during this period.
E102 Bus Route from Al Jafiliya Bus Station will also be suspended from 29 November to 3 December 2024. Passengers can use the same route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Mussafah Community during this period.
Marine Transport Schedule
Water Taxi
Marina Mall – Bluewaters (BM3): 4:00 PM – 11:50 PM. On-demand service will be available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Booking is required.
Marina Mall 1 – Marina Walk (BM1): 10:00 AM – 11:10 PM.
Marina Promenade – Marina Mall 1 (BM1): 1:50 PM – 9:45 PM.
Marina Terrace – Marina Walk (BM1): 1:50 PM – 9:50 PM.
Full Route: 3:55 PM – 9:50 PM.
Dubai Ferry
Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Water Canal (FR1): 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Dubai Water Canal – Al Ghubaiba (FR1): 2:25 PM and 7:25 PM.
Dubai Water Canal – Bluewaters (FR2): 1:50 PM and 6:50 PM.
Bluewaters – Marina Mall (FR2): 2:55 PM and 7:55 PM.
Marina Mall – Bluewaters (FR2): 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Bluewaters – Dubai Water Canal (FR2): 1:20 PM and 6:20 PM.
Tourist Trips from Marina Mall (FR4): 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Al Ghubaiba – Sharjah Aquarium (FR5): 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM.
Sharjah Aquarium – Al Ghubaiba (FR5): 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.
Tourist Trips at Al Jaddaf, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City (TR7): 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM (next day)
Abras
Old Dubai Souq – Baniyas (CR3): 10:00 AM – 10:50 PM.
Al Fahidi – Al Sabkha (CR4): 10:00 AM – 11:15 PM.
Al Fahidi – Deira Old Souq (CR5): 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
Baniyas – Al Seef (CR6): 10:00 AM – Midnight.
Al Seef – Al Fahidi – Old Dubai Souq (CR7): 3:10 PM – 10:55 PM.
Al Jaddaf – Dubai Festival City (BM2): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Al Jaddaf – Dubai Creek Harbour (CR11): 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM.
Tourist Trips
Available at Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Baniyas (TR10): 4:00 PM to 10:15 PM.
Tourist Trips (TR6): Available at Dubai Water Canal, Sheikh Zayed Marine Transport Station from 4:00 PM to 10:15 PM.
Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin (DC2): 10:00 AM – 10:05 PM.
Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin, Sheikh Zayed Road (DC2): 3:35 PM – 10:05 PM.
Al Jaddaf – Dubai Design District (DC3): 4:00 PM – 10:45 PM.
Tourist Trips from Marina Mall 1 (TR8): 4:00 PM – 10:15 PM.
RTA’s Service Provider and Customer Happiness Centres will also be closed on December 2 and 3 for the holidays. Regular working hours will resume on Wednesday, December 4.
