Dubai Metro to run until 2am for Pakistan Independence Day celebrations
Expo City is hosting star-studded Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan festival
DUBAI’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will extend Dubai Metro timings tonight to cater to the massive turnout expected at the Pakistan Independence Day celebration.
The metro will run until 2am on Monday instead of its usual midnight closure.
The event, marking Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, is taking place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City, with organisers anticipating more than 60,000 attendees.
A large fleet of taxis will also be stationed around the venue to provide extra public transport options.
Pakistan Independence Day
Organised by Emirates Loves Pakistan in collaboration with the Pakistan Association Dubai and supported by Dubai Police, Jashn-e-Azaadi Pakistan 2025 will run from 11am to 11pm across South Halls 1, 2, and 3. Entry is free, with pre-registration encouraged.
The programme includes live performances by Sahir Ali Bagga, Natasha Baig and storyteller Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, alongside appearances from Humayun Saeed, Sana Mir, and celebrity couple Hira and Mani.
Guests will also enjoy folk music, children’s activities, art exhibitions, and a curated food court offering authentic Pakistani cuisine..
Who’s attending?
Dignitaries include Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE.
The event will also feature a Pakistan Awards Ceremony to honour distinguished members of the Pakistani community.
How to get there?
The Dubai Metro connects directly to Expo City, making it the most convenient travel option. For motorists, shuttle buses will run between the Expo parking areas and the exhibition halls, ensuring smooth access to one of the UAE’s largest community celebrations of the year.