Last week, the Dubai Government announced that all operations at Dubai International will be transferred to Al Maktoum International over the next few years
The holy month of Ramadan began on May 6 in most of the Islamic nations, according to the International Astronomical Centre. Ramadan is a holy month for the world's nearly 1.5 billion Muslims, many of whom practise the ritual of dawn-to-dusk fasting and prayers.
Public and private sector timings
In UAE, the government has reduced working hours for the public and private sector for Ramadan. According to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, working hours for the public sector employees will be from 9am until 2pm across the UAE, whereas working hours for the private sector have been shortened by two hours.
Parking timings
Parking during Iftar across paid zones in UAE will be free. The paid parking zones in Dubai will be operational from 8am to 6pm and from 8pm to midnight during Ramadan, it was announced on Tuesday. At Tecom, the tariff will apply from 8am to 6pm, while in the multi-level parking lots, the fees will be applicable 24/7 (read detailed report).
School timings
Students in UAE will have shorter school days during Ramadan. The school day during Ramadan will start between 8:00 to 8:30am and finish between 1:00 to 1:30pm, with shorter breaks as required. Schools should ensure that the total hours at school per day for students do not exceed five hours. Details
Malls, food courts timings
According to Visit Dubai, major malls will continue to operate throughout Ramadan, with extended late-night operating hours to accommodate those fasting between sunrise and sundown. Malls will remain open until 1am on weekdays and until 2am on weekends. They also reminded mallgoers that some smaller boutiques and small businesses may choose to close during the day and reopen after sunset. Details here
Public transport timings
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced changes to the business hours of all its services during the holy month of Ramadan. RTA services affected by Ramadan timing include customers' happiness centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transit modes, and service-provider centres (technical testing). Details
DHA hospitals, healthcare, medical fitness centre timings
Ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has released the working hours in hospitals, primary healthcare centres and medical fitness centres during the holy month. Residence visa applicants are advised to check these timings to ensure they get their medical fitness test done on time.
Departments/Institutions
Timings for Ramadan
Dubai
Roads and Transport Authority
Bus timings
Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram
Marine transport
Centres of service providers (Vehicle testing)
Customer Happiness Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
9am to 3pm( Sunday to Thursday)
9am to 2pm (Friday and Saturday)
Dubai Health Authority
Latifa Hospital for Women and Children
Emergency departments (24/7)
Official working hours (9am to 2pm)
Out patient clinic (9am to 2pm)
Hatta Hospital
Emergency departments (24/7)
Official working hours (9am to 2pm)
Out patient clinic (8am to 1pm)
Dubai Hospital
Emergency departments (24/7)
Official working hours (9am to 2pm)
Out patient clinic (8am to 6pm)
Rashid Hospital
Emergency departments (24/7)
Official working hours (9am to 2pm)
Out patient clinic (8am to 6.30pm)
Medical Fitness Centres
Al Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre
24 hours from Saturday to Wednesday
Thursday till 5pm
Closed on Friday
Rashidiya Medical fitness Centre
Sunday to Thursday (8am - 3pm)
Uptown Mirdiff
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Sunday to Thursday (7am to 3pm)
Emirates Airlines Medical Fitness Centre
Sunday to Thursday (7:30 am to 12:30pm)
Al Safa Medical Fitness Centre
DIFC Medical Fitness Centre
Al Lusaily Medical Fitness Centre
DAFZA Medical Fitness Centre
Emirates Medical Fitness Centre
Sunday to Thursday (9am to 2pm)
Dubai Business Village Medical Fitness Centre
Knowledge Village Medical Fitness Centre
JAFZA Medical Fitness Centre
AXS Medical Fitness Centre
Dubai Land Department Medical Fitness Centre
Sunday to Thursday (8am to 1pm)
Al Karama
Al Qouz Medical Fitness Centres
Sunday to Thursday (7am to 4pm)
Zabeel Medical Fitness Centre
Sunday to Thursday (9am to 3pm)
Working hours at Medical Fitness Centres during #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/RBC5tKg95c
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