Dubai: If you’re planning to go out on Sunday’s public holiday, there’s now one less thing to worry about since parking in Dubai will be free.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday that all paid parking zones will be free of charge on the Islamic New Year 1438, which falls on October 2.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiritisation announced that Sunday will be an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees in the UAE.
“All paid parking zones in Dubai will be free of charge except for the parking lots of the [Deira] Fish Market and the multi-level parking terminal on Sunday, and fees will be reactivated on the Monday October 3, 2016,” said Moaza Al Marri, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication, RTA Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector. More info