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Dubai extends Metro, Tram operating hours for UAE National Day long weekend

Here's a guide to public transport timings from November 30 until December 3

Published: Fri 29 Nov 2024, 3:17 PM

Updated: Sun 1 Dec 2024, 12:05 PM

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With most residents enjoying a four-day weekend for this year's National Day holidays, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out changes in public transport operations to ensure commuters can conveniently travel across the city.

Those who are driving don't have to pay for public parking in the emirate on December 1 and 2, unless they are leaving their vehicles at multi-storey terminals.

Dubai Metro and Tram will be running for extra hours throughout the holidays, while abras, water taxis and the ferry will all be ready for service.

Here are the revised public transport schedules for the Eid Al Etihad long weekend:

Dubai Metro timings

  • Saturday, November 30: 5am – 1am (next day)
  • Sunday, December 1: 8am – 1am (next day)
  • Monday, December 2: 5am – 1am (next day)
  • Tuesday, December 3: 5am – 12am (midnight)

Dubai Tram operating hours

  • Saturday, November 30: 6am – 1am (next day)
  • Sunday, December 1: 9am – 1am (next day)
  • Monday, December 2: 6am – 1am (next day)
  • Tuesday, December 3: 6am – 1am (next day)

Public buses

Some bus routes and schedules will be changed during the 53rd National Day holiday. If you're taking the Dubai Bus, it's best to check the S'hail app first to verify the routes.

Two bus routes, in particular, will be suspended:

  • The E100 Bus Route from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will be suspended from November 29 to December 3. Passengers are advised to use the E101 Route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi during this period.
  • The E102 Bus Route from Al Jafiliya Bus Station will also be unavailable from November 29 to December 3. Passengers can use the same route from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Mussafah Community during this period.

Water Taxi timings

  • Marina Mall – Bluewaters (BM3): 4pm – 11.50pm. On-demand service will be available from 3pm to 11pm. Booking is required.
  • Marina Mall 1 – Marina Walk (BM1): 10am – 11.10pm
  • Marina Promenade – Marina Mall 1 (BM1): 1.50pm – 9.45pm
  • Marina Terrace – Marina Walk (BM1): 1.50pm – 9.50pm
  • Full Route: 3.55pm – 9.50pm

Dubai Ferry operating hours

  • Al Ghubaiba – Dubai Water Canal (FR1): 1pm and 6pm
  • Dubai Water Canal – Al Ghubaiba (FR1): 2.25pm and 7.25pm
  • Dubai Water Canal – Bluewaters (FR2): 1.50pm and 6.50pm
  • Bluewaters – Marina Mall (FR2): 2.55pm and 7.55pm
  • Marina Mall – Bluewaters (FR2): 1pm and 6pm
  • Bluewaters – Dubai Water Canal (FR2): 1.20pm and 6.20pm
  • Tourist Trips from Marina Mall (FR4): 11.30am and 4.30pm
  • Al Ghubaiba – Sharjah Aquarium (FR5): 3pm, 5pm, 8pm, and 10pm
  • Sharjah Aquarium – Al Ghubaiba (FR5): 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 9pm
  • Tourist Trips at Al Jaddaf, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Festival City (TR7): 4pm – 12.30am (next day)

Abras

  • Old Dubai Souq – Baniyas (CR3): 10am – 10.50pm
  • Al Fahidi – Al Sabkha (CR4): 10am – 11.15pm
  • Al Fahidi – Deira Old Souq (CR5): 10am – 11.30pm
  • Baniyas – Al Seef (CR6): 10am – midnight
  • Al Seef – Al Fahidi – Old Dubai Souq (CR7): 3.10pm – 10.55pm
  • Al Jaddaf – Dubai Festival City (BM2): 7.30am – 4pm
  • Al Jaddaf – Dubai Creek Harbour (CR11): 7.15am – 4pm

Tourist Trips

  • Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Baniyas (TR10): 4pm to 10.15pm
  • Dubai Water Canal, Sheikh Zayed Marine Transport Station (TR6): 4pm to 10.15pm
  • Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin (DC2): 10am – 10.05pm
  • Waterfront, Marasi, Business Bay, Godolphin, Sheikh Zayed Road (DC2): 3.35pm – 10.05pm
  • Al Jaddaf – Dubai Design District (DC3): 4pm – 10.45pm
  • From Marina Mall 1 (TR8): 4pm – 10.15pm

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