Ramadan 2025: Dubai Metro, Salik, Parking & Car Showroom Timings

As Ramadan approaches, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced revised timings for public transport, parking, customer service centers, and vehicle testing facilities. These adjustments ensure that residents and visitors can plan their travel and service needs accordingly. In addition, car showrooms and dealerships will experience a shift in customer behavior and therefore timings, with extended hours catering to the unique shopping patterns during Ramadan.

The RTA has introduced new peak hours for Salik toll gates. The new peak hours will apply only during Ramadan 2025 and the Salik gates will go back to the new dynamic pricing peak hours introduced in February.

Dubai Metro will continue to be a convenient mode of transport, with adjusted operating hours to suit the Ramadan schedule. Commuters should take note of the changes to avoid inconvenience. Dubai night transport options include Taxi services from various service providers. Here’s a detailed guide to Dubai Taxi, the different colours and more.

The Dubai Tram will also have modified service hours, ensuring that passengers can travel conveniently across key locations.

Public buses and marine transport play a crucial role in daily commuting. The RTA has advised passengers to check for updated schedules via the S’hail App to plan their journeys via RTA bus, Dubai Ferry, Dubai Water Taxi, and Abra effectively.

Public parking hours are also adjusted during Ramadan, with specific timings applicable throughout the week. Here’s a detailed guide to parking zones, timings, charges and more.

Customer Happiness Centres are available for residents needing assistance with various RTA services. While traditional centers have specific operating hours, smart centers remain open 24/7.

Vehicle testing and registration centers will operate with adjusted schedules to accommodate Ramadan routines. Below are the specific timings for various locations.

Several other vehicle testing and registration centers will follow similar revised schedules for Dubai vehicle testing hours to meet customer needs during Ramadan.

Service Providers include:

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Ramadan significantly influences consumer behavior, affecting shopping patterns, showroom visits, and test drives. Automotive retailers adapt by extending their hours and offering promotions to align with the shift in consumer preferences.

To cater to buyers post Iftar, car dealerships often operate with a skeleton crew during morning hours, closing down for Iftar and then reopening every evening with full vigour. Ramadan also brings with it discounts, deals and limited-period offers. Check out our detailed guide on Ramadan car offers from all the car manufacturers in the UAE for the best deals on cars.

Dubai’s transport and automotive sectors adjust operations to cater to residents’ needs during Ramadan 2025. With revised metro, tram, and bus timings, updated Salik pricing, modified parking hours, and extended showroom schedules, residents and visitors can plan accordingly. Whether commuting or looking to purchase a new vehicle, these changes ensure a seamless experience throughout the holy month. Bookmark this page for Ramadan travel updates.

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During Ramadan, the Dubai Metro operates from 5 am to midnight on weekdays, 5 am to 1 am on Fridays, and 8 am to midnight on Sundays.

No, public transport in Dubai does not operate 24/7. However, some services, like the Smart Customer Happiness Centres, function round the clock.

Dubai Metro timings vary by day. Typically, it runs from 5 am to midnight on weekdays and Saturdays, 5 am to 1 am on Fridays, and 8 am to midnight on Sundays.

RTA bus timings during Ramadan may vary. Passengers are advised to check the S’hail app for the most updated schedules.

Many businesses and government offices operate on reduced hours, often from 9 am to 3 pm or 4 pm. However, commercial establishments like malls and car showrooms extend their hours post-Iftar.

Salik is free from 2 am to 7 am daily during Ramadan. However, toll charges apply at different rates during peak and non-peak hours as explained in this article.

Paid parking hours are from 8 am to 6 pm and 8 pm to midnight, while multi-level parking buildings remain open 24/7.

Yes, most car showrooms extend their working hours until midnight to accommodate customers who prefer visiting after Iftar.

Vehicle testing and registration services are available at Tasjeel, Shamil, and Wasel centres, with adjusted Ramadan hours. Some centres operate in two shifts, from 8 am to 4 pm and 8 pm to midnight.

Yes, marine transport schedules may change during Ramadan. Passengers are advised to check the S’hail app for updated ferry, water taxi, and abra timings.