The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that public parking spaces all throughout Dubai would be free on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in honour of the New Year celebration. Multi-storey parking facilities will still be subject to ordinary rates, though, Thursday, January 2, 2025 will see paid parking services returning as usual

This update guarantees seamless transportation choices for residents and guests by matching the RTA's exact announcement of operational hours for its services throughout the New Year's celebrations.

Over forty-three hours of the holiday will be spent running Dubai Metro and Tram services nonstop, From five in AM on December 31, 2024, the Dubai Metro will run until the end of January 1, 2025, For those celebrating the New Year or traveling, Dubai Tram services will also be running from 6 AM on December 31 to 1 AM, providing easy transit.

During the holiday, the RTA has announced temporary adjustments to some public bus routes. The E100 line from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station will specifically be discontinued from December 31, 2024, until January 1, 2025. Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station allows visitors to Abu Dhabi another choice. In same vein, the E102 path from Al Jafiliya Bus Station would also be suspended during this period. Instead, travellers are advised to get the E102 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Shabiya Musaffah.

Additionally available are comprehensive schedules for marine transportation services. Water Taxis will run on several routes, including on-demand services needing past booking (3 PM to 11 PM) and Marina Mall to Bluewaters (4 PM to 12 AM). Between 12 and 10 PM other Water Taxi routes linking Marina Mall, Marina Walk, and Marina Promenade will run.

Dubai Ferry services will have consistent timetables on well-traveled routes such Bluewaters and Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Water Canal. Starting from Marina Mall, Dubai Festival City, and Al Jaddaf at appointed times, tourist-specific trips will also be offered.

Operating from 11 AM to 12 AM, traditional Abra services covering paths between Dubai Old Souq, Al Fahidi, Baniyas, and Deira Old Souq will To suit guests wishing to explore Dubai's waterways, Tourist Abra plans late afternoon to nighttime voyages from Marina Mall and Al Seef.

For the New Year's holiday, RTA-affiliated service provider centers and Customer Happiness Centers will stay closed on January 1, 2025. Following their usual working hours, these centers will start regular activities on January 2, 2025.

The significant changes to public transportation plans guarantee that residents and guests may easily negotiate the city during the New Year celebrations, From free public parking to continuous Metro and Tram operations, the RTA seeks to enable hassle-free transportation during this festive season. Furthermore, the comprehensive bus and maritime transportation plans offer choices for both regular and leisure trips, thereby meeting different travel requirements.

The proactive steps of the RTA show its dedication to meet the dynamic demands of Dubai's varied population throughout important holidays, Effective planning and communication help the authority to keep improving its standing for providing dependable and easy-to-use transportation options, To maximize the offered expanded public transportation options and celebratory possibilities, residents and guests are advised to arrange their trips properly.