Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi announced for Hijri New Year
Services during Hijri New Year announced…
Following the official announcement last week that Friday, July 21 will be a public holiday for both the private and public sector, Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced changes in schedules for parking, Darb and public transportation.
Details of the operating hours for ITC during the Hijri New Year on the 21st of July 2023. Eid Mubarak pic.twitter.com/HDlhnUr9tJ
— “ITC” مركز النقل المتكامل (@ITCAbuDhabi) July 19, 2023
Here’s what you need to know.
Mawaqif
Parking in Abu Dhabi will be free on Friday, July 21 to 7.59am on Saturday, July 22.
Additionally, parking in Mussafah Industrial Area M-18 will be free.
ITC Abu Dhabi has urged residents to not park in prohibited spaces and to avoid blocking traffic. For residential parking, the public is asked to adhere to the regulations as provided from 9pm to 8am.
Darb
Passing by the toll gates system in Abu Dhabi? It will be free on Friday, July 21. Charges will resume on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Sundays as always, will be free for both the toll and parking.
Public transportation
The schedule for public buses will follow the Friday and official holiday schedule, which you can find out more about using the darb.ae website or app.
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Customer Happiness Centres
Customer Happiness Centres in the capital are closed on Friday, July 21 but customers can reach out for assistance on the Darb website or via the app.
Handy Helplines
DMT Service Support Centre: (800) 850
Taxi Service Call Centre: (600) 53 53 53
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For more information, visit itc.gov.ae
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