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Free parking in Dubai for Islamic New Year holiday

Thursday, 29 August 2019 06:33

Motorists in Dubai can enjoy free parking during the Islamic New Year holiday.

All the paid public zones will be free to use, except for the multi-level parking terminals.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has also modified the timings for the metro, bus and other public transport services.

The holiday will be marked on Saturday or Sunday, depending on the moon sighting.

Announcing new business hours of transit-related services during New Hijri Year holiday (1 Muharram 1441 Hijri). For more details, visit: https://t.co/dqbvRov3FZ pic.twitter.com/Pge42T5Uze
— RTA (@rta_dubai) August 28, 2019

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