The United Arab Emirates celebrates Eid Al Etihad on December 2 every year. This year, the UAE government has announced free parking on National Day on Friday. The government has announced free public parking for two to four days to help residents celebrate Eid Al Etihad (National Day) with enthusiasm. DU had announced 53GB of free data on Eid Al Etihad earlier.
Here, we will explain in detail all aspects of free parking in Dubai on the occasion of Eid Al Etihad, its objectives, benefits, and implementation will be provided.
Free parking in Dubai on Independence Day: Full details
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has declared all public parking free for residents there on the occasion of Eid Al Etihad from December 2 (Monday) to December 3 (Tuesday). Many people say that all parking will be free, but I’m afraid that’s not right, rather only public parking will be free. Multi-story parking is exempt from this facility.
All the details are here, which will help you know the parking timings, location, etc.
- Free parking days: Sunday (already free), Monday, and Tuesday.
- According to the RTA, there will be a total of three days of free parking.
- All public parking areas will be included, while multi-story parking is exempt from this facility.
- Normal parking fees will apply from the morning of December 4, 2024.
Top 10 Famous FREE Parking Places in Dubai

- Dubai Mall Parking
- Jumeirah Beach Parking
- La Mer Dubai Parking
- Al Fahidi Historic District Parking
- Dubai Creekside Parking
- Al Seef Dubai Parking
- Dubai Festival City Mall Parking
- Safa Park Parking
- Business Bay Parking Areas
- Deira City Center Parking
Important tips to take advantage of free parking:
- Arrive early: Try to arrive early on the day so that you don’t have to face any difficulties due to rush hour.
- Respect the rules: Always park your car correctly so as not to cause any disruption to traffic.
- Watch out for the end of parking fees: Parking fees will be implemented again from December 4th, so you should take your car out early.
Free Parking and Dubai Public Transport
Public transport hours are also extended on this day to provide free parking to as many people as possible.
Metro and Bus Hours on Eid Al Etihad:
- Metro hours are extended so that people can travel late into the night.
- The number of public buses is increased to avoid congestion including 117 bus routes will be available during these days without any suspension.
Free parking on Independence Day is a wonderful amenity that brings great joy to residents and tourists alike. Millions of people in Dubai are looking for free parking. Which increases the crowd in such zones when the government announces free parking on Independence Day.
Read more: Fireworks Places in Dubai on National Day
If you arrive late to park your car, it may take you some time. If you are in Dubai during Independence Day, then be sure to take advantage of this free parking facility.
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