It has been a couple of days since the UAE started celebrating Ramadan 2026. The Holy Month has brought along a range of celebrations, including drone displays at Global Village, engaging Ramadan markets in Dubai, Ramadan cannon traditions and delicious Iftar and Suhoor deals at different restaurants across the Emirate. If you are a tourist in Dubai, it is absolutely recommended to be part of all such celebrations to understand the joyous period in its true essence. Nonetheless, in such expeditions, Dubai’s public transport is going to be your best friend, letting you transfer from one place to another at ease. Let’s take a look at the Dubai Metro and Tram timings for Ramadan 2026 and see if any changes have come.
RTA Dubai has announced the official timings for both the Metro (Green Line and Red Line) and Tram for Ramadan 2026. Besides these modes of transport, the Salik toll gate timings for the Holy Month has also been updated, bringing better comfort for those observing Iftar and Suhoor traditions in the Emirate. The peak and off-peak hours are changed at these toll gates, located at ten different locations in Dubai.
Simultaneously, if any tourist in Dubai seeks to use the local buses or the maritime transport during Ramadan 2026, it is recommended to use the S’hail app to check their usual stoppages, routes and operating hours. In this guide, though, let’s understand if any changes are brought to Dubai Metro & Tram timings this Holy Month in the UAE.
Dubai Metro Timings for Ramadan 2026
| Days | Timings |
| Monday to Thursday | 5:00 am to 12:00 am |
| Friday | 5:00 am to 1:00 am |
| Saturday | 5:00 am to 12:00 am |
| Sunday | 8:00 am to 12:00 am |
You must have gone through the table already. It is clear that the Dubai Metro timings for Ramadan 2026 are not different from their usual schedule. This is for both Green Line and Red Line routes. But if you are seeking to explore Dubai as a tourist during the Holy Month, it is recommended to skip the rush hour. Dubai office timings have been changed for Ramadan 2026. You can take the daily commuters’ schedule into account to avoid rush on public transportation, such as metros.
Dubai Tram Timings for Ramadan 2026
| Days | Timings |
| Monday to Thursday | 6:00 am to 1:00 am |
| Friday | 6:00 am to 1:00 am |
| Saturday | 6:00 am to 1:00 am |
| Sunday | 9:00 am to 1:00 am |
Running 10.6 km and featuring nearly a dozen stoppages, the Dubai Tram runs through Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) and the Marina to Al Sufouh. You can access some of the most scenic parts of Dubai through this transport mode. Plus, the tickets are affordable. It should be noted that the Dubai Tram timings for Ramadan 2026 are not different from their usual schedule. The tram is operating from early in the morning till late at night.
Travel Tips for Tourists Using Dubai Metro and Tram During Ramadan 2026
One thing is clear – the Dubai Metro and Tram timings for Ramadan 2026 are not different from their usual schedule for other times of the year. But since office hours for daily commuters have been updated, tourists are recommended to skip the rush hour traffic for more comfort. Here are some tips to use the public transport this Ramadan in Dubai better – or like a local.
1. If possible, do not use the Dubai Metro or Tram during rush hour traffic, such as during the commuters getting to their offices or coming back home and the hour before Iftar begins (generally 45-60 minutes before sunset).
2. Plan sightseeing earlier in the day or later in the night.
3. Use Dubai Metro and Tram to explore Ramadan markets in Dubai. You get an affordable mode of transport, compared to taxis and ride-hailing platforms like Careem and Uber.
4. Late-night travel is generally less busy compared to pre-Iftar hours.
5. It is recommended to skip eating or drinking inside Metro and Tram stations to be respectful to those fasting for long hours during Ramadan.
6. Ticket counters are likely to get busier during peak hours. It is recommended to top up your nol Card beforehand.
7. Plan. Plan. Plan. Dubai Metro and Tram connect to some of the most exciting tourist attractions in Dubai. But these places are likely to be busier during evening hours, especially during Iftar and Suhoor dining. It is important to plan ahead to skip the rush.
8. Stay hydrated at all times. Temperatures in Dubai are not that harsh yet. But daylight hours can still be hot. Carry some hydration kits and consume in designated areas (as much as possible) out of respect for those fasting around you.
Hope this guide to the Dubai Metro and Tram timings for Ramadan 2026 has been useful. Though the public transport modes’ schedules are no different than other days of the year, since office hours have changed, it is important for tourists to be observant of rush hour traffic. Please skip using the metro in the last hour before Iftar begins. Overall, enjoy this period and make beautiful memories that last a lifetime. You are not going to forget about this trip to Dubai that easily.
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