Dubai motorists will get five consecutive days of free public parking during the Eid Al Adha holiday, after Parkin confirmed that all standard zones under its management will be exempt from fees from Monday, 25 May to Friday, 29 May 2026 (per local reports). Normal tariffs return on Saturday, 30 May.
What is covered
The exemption applies to all standard public parking zones operated by Parkin across Dubai, including roadside paid bays in major districts and commercial areas (per local reports). The operator stressed that multi-storey parking facilities are not included in the free-of-charge period and will continue to charge users as normal throughout the holiday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the five-day pause in parking fees forms part of its wider Eid mobility plan, designed to ease congestion at malls, prayer venues and tourist destinations, and to keep traffic flowing during a period of heavy domestic movement (per local reports).
How it fits the wider holiday plan
The free parking dates align with Eid Al Adha holiday arrangements across the Emirates. Time Out Dubai reported that public parking will also be free in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman on certain holiday days, although exact windows differ by emirate (per Time Out Dubai). Motorists travelling between emirates have been advised to check local rules before parking.
Parkin, which was listed on the Dubai Financial Market in 2024, manages the bulk of paid on-street parking across the city. Officials say the Eid pause is a routine gesture timed to public holidays rather than a permanent change to tariffs.
What drivers should still pay attention to
Even with the holiday exemption, several charges remain in force. Multi-storey car parks, Salik road tolls, and private mall parking after grace periods will continue to operate normally. Drivers using seasonal parking permits do not need to take any action during the free window, and metered ticket machines will simply display a holiday message.
Parkin and the RTA encouraged residents and visitors to plan ahead for prayer gatherings on the first day of Eid and to use public transport, including the Dubai Metro and tram, where possible to reduce road congestion during the long weekend.
