Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced extended Dubai Metro timings for the UAE National Day long weekend, stretching service into the early hours of the morning to handle the surge of passengers expected across the four-day holiday period.
Revised Dubai Metro Timings for National Day Weekend
The Dubai Metro will operate on adjusted hours from November 30 to December 3. Here is the full updated schedule:
- Saturday, November 30 (Commemoration Day): 5am – 1am (next day) - Sunday, December 1: 8am – 1am (next day) - Monday, December 2 (UAE National Day): 5am – 1am (next day) - Tuesday, December 3: 5am – midnight
The extended service adds an extra hour of operation across most days of the holiday, making it easier for passengers to travel during one of Dubai's busiest celebration periods.
Bus Schedule Adjustments
Those travelling by bus should also expect schedule changes in line with the metro revisions. The RTA encourages commuters to use the S'hail app for real-time updates on bus arrival times and to plan journeys in advance during the holiday period.
National Day Weekend Celebrations
The extended metro service coincides with two public holidays: Commemoration Day on November 30 and UAE National Day on December 2, with festivities continuing into December 3. With activity across Dubai at its peak during this long weekend, the RTA advises residents to use public transport as the most convenient way to get around the city.
Private sector employees receive a public holiday on Friday, November 29, with normal working schedules resuming on Wednesday, December 4.
Whether heading out to National Day events or simply making the most of the extended break, Dubai residents can count on expanded public transport coverage across the holiday weekend.
