UAE: Free parking, toll announced in these emirates for Eid Al Etihad long weekend

As residents across the country get into festive fervour to celebrate Eid Al Etihad, authorities, too, are adding to the joy.

In fact, if you're planning to head out on the last long weekend of the year, you can expect cool early mornings and partly cloudy conditions overall, making conditions wonderfully pleasant for any excursions.

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So, if you plan to watch the fireworks or shop 'til you drop, you don't have to worry about parking in these places:

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has announced that parking will be free for three consecutive days starting Sunday, November 30, on the occasion of UAE National Day.

Darb tolls will also be free of charge during this period.

Parking fees and tolls are set to resume on Wednesday, December 3, Q Mobility said on Saturday, November 29.

Dubai

Motorists in Dubai will also enjoy three days of parking for free during the long break. Free parking, however, will not cover multi-storey car parks and Al Khail Gate N-365, the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said.

Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram timings have been extended as well to ensure smoother movements for residents and visitors amid nationwide celebrations.

Sharjah

Sharjah has announced free public parking on the occasion of the National day.

Motorists will be exempted from public parking fees on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2.

The announcement excludes smart parking yards, and 'blue' public paid-parking zones that operate throughout the week and on official holidays.

Ajman

In Ajman, motorists will enjoy free parking on December 1 and 2, the emirate's municipality unveiled on the occasion of Eid Al Etihad.

It has futher notified the public that Customer Happiness Centers will be closed on both days. Services will resume on Wednesdaym December 3.

Meher Dhanjal

meher@khaleejtimes.com

Meher Dhanjal is a Digital Journalist who breaks news first and breathes second. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings.