The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a complete information to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones in the course of the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) vacation weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, by means of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core message from the authority is obvious: plan your journeys early and use public transit to effortlessly bypass potential street congestion.Dubai’s 54th Union Day journey modificationsDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed prolonged working hours for public transport in the course of the 54th Eid Al Etihad vacation so travellers can attain airports and key hubs extra simply. Metro and tram providers will run longer than regular throughout the lengthy weekend, for instance, metro providers are scheduled to function from early morning till late at evening on vacation dates introduced by RTA. The RTA additionally confirmed changes to bus and marine schedules and mentioned clients can verify dwell updates by way of the S’hail app.RTA emphasised planning forward and avoiding peak-road journey the place doable, noting the additional demand round airports throughout vacation durations. The authority shared the up to date timings and associated advisories on its official channels and social media.
Dubai Metro baggage guidelines
To maintain cabins clear and secure, RTA permits every passenger as much as two items of baggage on metro and tram providers: one giant suitcase and one small suitcase. The precise permitted dimensions are:
In case your luggage are irregularly formed or outsized, they could be rejected for security and operational causes, travellers with such objects ought to go for taxis, personal transfers, or check-in providers as an alternative. Information protection of the vacation advisory highlights this clearly so passengers aren’t stopped on the platform.
New metro working timings
To accommodate the inflow of celebratory and travel-related visitors, RTA has prolonged the operational hours for the Metro and Tram strains throughout the lengthy weekend.
For public bus schedules and marine transport (just like the Ferry and Abra), vacationers should verify for up to date timings for December 1 and a couple of by way of the S’hail app and the RTA official web site, respectively.
RTA’s 2 days present to motorists
Motorists in Dubai will profit from a implausible vacation perk: Public Parking might be freed from cost throughout the emirate on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2. Paid parking tariffs will formally resume on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.Necessary Parking Exceptions: The free parking rule doesn’t apply to:
The RTA’s clear, enforceable baggage coverage and vacation timetable assist preserve carriage aisles clear, velocity up boarding and shield passenger security throughout peak vacation flows. Following the principles, measuring your suitcases, utilizing designated baggage bays, and checking dwell RTA updates, saves time and prevents stress earlier than flights. The mixed intention: safer, sooner journeys for everybody over Eid Al Etihad.
