Standard parking tariffs will resume on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson / The National
Standard parking tariffs will resume on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson / The National
Transport charges removed in celebration of public holiday
The National
June 14, 2026
Free public parking in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be in effect on Monday, excluding multi-storey car parks, with regular fees resuming on Tuesday.
In Abu Dhabi, tolls at Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, Al Maqta and Musaffah bridges will be waived on Monday under the Darb system.
The Ghantoot and Al Qurm toll gates will continue charging Dh4 ($1.09) per crossing on Monday, operating 24/7 without interruption.
Dubai Metro will run from 5am to midnight on Monday, while the tram operates from 6am until 1am the following day.
“Public and private-sector workers in the UAE have been granted a holiday on Monday,” the authorities said.
Motorists in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will enjoy free parking on Monday to mark the start of the Islamic New Year.
Transport authorities in both emirates said charges in public parkin g areas would be removed for the occasion, with the exception of multistorey parking centres.
Standard parking tariffs will resume on Tuesday, as public and private sector employees return to work after the long holiday weekend.
Road toll charges
Q Mobility – Abu Dhabi's public transport operator – said fees would be waived at four of the emirate's six Darb road toll gates on Monday.
Drivers will not be charged when crossing the gates on Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Al Maqta Bridge and Musaffah Bridge during the public holiday.
Drivers will be charged when crossing the Ghantoot toll gate during the public holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National Info
The Ghantoot and Al Qurm toll gates – which were activated in May in an expansion of the Darb system – will continue to collect fees on Monday.
Drivers are charged Dh4 each time they pass the toll gates, which are in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dubai Metro timings
The Dubai Metro will run from 5am until midnight on Monday, the emirate's Roads and Transport Authority confirmed.
The Dubai Tram will be in operation from 6am on Monday until 1am the next day.
Long weekend for workers
Public and private sector workers in the UAE have been granted a holiday on Monday for the new Islamic year.
The Islamic, or Hijri, New Year is the beginning of Muharram, the first of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar.
Unlike Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha, religious observances are not typically held to mark the Islamic New Year. It is generally regarded as a day of reflection rather than celebration.
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June 14, 2026, 12:12 PM
Read the full article at The National →📄Source document: UAE Fatwa Council
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The NationalState / PublicCenter6 days agoPresident Sheikh Mohamed delivered an optimistic message to Muslims worldwide on the occasion of the Islamic New Year. He expressed hopes for 'continued stability, growth and progress' in the region and globally. The UAE recognized the start of the Islamic New Year with a public holiday, following confirmation by the UAE Fatwa Council based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a ceremonial event and official statement without taking a stance or showing bias. It presents facts about the Islamic New Year celebrations and the UAE leadership's message neutrally.
Official sources cited
- government UAE Fatwa Council
Khaleej TimesParty-alignedCenter6 days agoThe UAE has declared that the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH, will begin on June 16, marking the start of the month of Muharram.
Bias read (Center): The article reports a factual date declaration by the UAE regarding the Islamic calendar. There is no evident framing or slant in the reporting, as it simply states the official announcement without commentary or emphasis on any particular perspective.
The NationalState / PublicCenter7 days ago Free parking in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for Islamic New Year but some toll charges still in placeMotorists in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will have free parking on Monday to celebrate the start of the Islamic New Year. However, this exemption does not apply to multi-storey parking facilities. Additionally, road tolls at four out of six Darb road toll gates in Abu Dhabi will be waived on Monday, while two toll gates will remain operational and charge drivers Dh4 per passage. The Dubai Metro and Tram will operate extended hours on Monday. Workers across the UAE have been given a holiday for the occasion.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about parking exemptions and toll policies during the Islamic New Year without showing any ideological bias. It reports on official announcements from transport authorities and includes details about toll gate operations and public transportation schedules.
Official sources cited
- organisation Q Mobility – Abu Dhabi's public transport operator
- organisation Dubai Roads and Transport Authority
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