Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport has announced its readiness to accommodate the transport needs of visitors to the Sheikh Zayed Festival, taking place in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, from 1st November 2024 to 15th February 2025. This annual event combines entertainment, culture, and heritage, celebrating the authentic Emirati values and traditions established by the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
According to Emirates News Agency, Abu Dhabi Mobility will operate nine buses to provide free transport for festival visitors from multiple locations in Abu Dhabi to the event site in Al Wathba via service no: 408. The schedule includes up to 48 round trips on weekdays and 54 trips on weekends and public holidays, with buses running every 20 minutes. Service routes will begin at the Abu Dhabi main bus station, proceed through Rabdan Mall on Al Ittihad Street, and the area opposite Baniyas Court, before reach
ing the festival venue.
Outbound trips from Sunday to Thursday will operate from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm, with return trips from 4:30 pm until midnight. On Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays, transport services will extend until 11:00 pm for outbound trips and until 1:10 am for return trips, maintaining a frequency of every 20 minutes to meet increased demand during peak times of the festival.
There will be a designated area for passenger pick-up and drop-off, with a sufficient number of taxis available in coordination with transport officials. Visitors can book taxis by calling 600535353, via the Abu Dhabi Taxi app, or through other electronic payment options.
The traffic management team will organise and manage the flow of traffic in coordination with strategic partners. Road Service Patrol units will be deployed to manage traffic around the event site and provide support for vehicle breakdowns. Additionally, vehicle towing services will be available to safely remove broken-down vehicles to the neare
st secure location.
Abu Dhabi Mobility will further support festival attendees with an on-site team of inspectors available to offer assistance. Contact centre staff will provide bus timing information, resolve customer complaints, manage lost-and-found queries, and coordinate effectively with operational teams to meet visitor requirements.