Public transport services in Dubai will follow new timings from the new year after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced updated schedules for the facilities and services it operates.
The RTA made the announcement on December 26. Here is what you need to know.
What is the reason for the change in timings?
UAE announced on December 7 that it will switch to a four-and-a-half-day working week, with Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday forming the new weekend for all federal government departments. The decision will take effect on January 1, 2022. Following the weekend change, several other government departments, banks, and private companies have announced updated timings.
When will the new public transport timings take effect?
The implementation of the new official working system is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 3, 2022, according to the RTA.
Dubai Metro
The new schedule stipulates that the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines will be operational from:
Monday to Thursday –5 am to 1.15 am (of the following day).
Friday and Saturday – 5 am to 2.15 am (of the following day).
Sunday – 8 am to 1.15 am (of the following day).
Dubai Tram
Monday to Saturday – 6 am to 1 am (of the following day)
Sunday – 9 am to 1 am (of the following day)
Dubai Bus
According to the applicable Bus Scheduling System, Dubai Bus will operate Monday through Thursday as well as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
