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Dubai announces revised paid parking timings for Ramadan; two hours free
The authority also announced timings for Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram during the holy month
- PUBLISHED: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 7:18 PM UPDATED: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8:23 PM
Dubai's RTA has announced public parking timings during Ramadan. Fees will apply during two periods, from Monday to Saturday. The first period will be from 8am to 6pm, and the second from 8pm to 12 midnight.
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This means that residents will get 2 hours of free parking around Maghrib, at a time when faithful are praying and breaking their fasts. Multi-storey parking facilities will operate 24/7, RTA confirmed.
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Earlier, Dubai's toll operator Salik also announced revised timings for the holy month of Ramadan.
With a whopping number of residents reliant on the emirate's public transport, RTA revealed timings for Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram during the holy month:
Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line stations
Monday to Thursday: 5am to 12midnight
Friday: 5am to 1am (next day)
Saturday: 5am to 12 midnight
Sunday: 8am to 12 midnight
Dubai Tram
Monday to Saturday: 6am to 1am (next day)
Sunday: 9am to 1am (next day)
Public buses, marine transport
To view the changes in timings for public buses, commuters are advised to check the S'hail app. Customers travelling aboard marine transport can refer to the RTA website for the updated schedule.
The authority has also announced revised timings for customer happiness centres, and service providers such as vehicle inspection centres.
Ramadan crescent sighting
UAE's moon sighting committee will convene on February 17 to sight the crescent. Read the Khaleej Times report to know how to spot the crescent, and what to do if you sight it in UAE.
Saudi Arabia will also search the crescent on the same day, and the Gulf nation called on faithful to report any sightings to the nearest court, register their testimony, or contact the nearest centre for assistance.
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.
