Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has released its Ramadan 2026 timetable for Darb toll gates and Mawaqif public parking. Toll charges of AED 4 will only apply from 08:00-10:00 am and 14:00-18:00 pm, aligning with shortened office hours, while parking will be paid from 09:00-18:00 and again 21:00-02:00. Sundays remain completely free. (arabwheels.ae)
The split schedule is designed to create free road capacity around Iftar and late-night Taraweeh prayers, and to nudge commuters toward spreading journeys outside the heaviest peaks. Last year a similar model cut evening congestion on the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge by 28 %, according to ITC sensor data.
For those planning to visit Abu Dhabi during Ramadan, VisaHQ can streamline the visa application process. Their online platform guides travelers through the requirements for the United Arab Emirates, offers document checking, and submits paperwork on your behalf, so you can arrive ready to navigate Darb toll gates and Mawaqif parking without administrative worries. Details are at https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/
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Employers in the capital should recalibrate mileage allowances and advise staff of the 21:00 restart for parking fees, which could catch out those returning to offices for after-hours work or prayer. Visitors driving in from Dubai should preload Darb accounts to avoid surprise toll deductions when crossing during the newly defined charge windows.
Property managers of residential towers with limited visitor parking may also see spill-over demand during the free periods and should plan security patrols accordingly.
ITC says it will review traffic patterns daily and stands ready to tweak the tariff windows if bottlenecks persist, underscoring the Emirate’s agile, data-led approach to seasonal mobility management.
The split schedule is designed to create free road capacity around Iftar and late-night Taraweeh prayers, and to nudge commuters toward spreading journeys outside the heaviest peaks. Last year a similar model cut evening congestion on the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge by 28 %, according to ITC sensor data.
For those planning to visit Abu Dhabi during Ramadan, VisaHQ can streamline the visa application process. Their online platform guides travelers through the requirements for the United Arab Emirates, offers document checking, and submits paperwork on your behalf, so you can arrive ready to navigate Darb toll gates and Mawaqif parking without administrative worries. Details are at https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/
Employers in the capital should recalibrate mileage allowances and advise staff of the 21:00 restart for parking fees, which could catch out those returning to offices for after-hours work or prayer. Visitors driving in from Dubai should preload Darb accounts to avoid surprise toll deductions when crossing during the newly defined charge windows.
Property managers of residential towers with limited visitor parking may also see spill-over demand during the free periods and should plan security patrols accordingly.
ITC says it will review traffic patterns daily and stands ready to tweak the tariff windows if bottlenecks persist, underscoring the Emirate’s agile, data-led approach to seasonal mobility management.
