Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released its paid parking schedule for Ramadan. With iftars happening across the city, finding a parking spot can be a little bit challenging right after sunset. But the RTA has just made things easier with its latest announcement.
From Monday to Saturday, parking fees will be charged from 8am to 6pm, and again from 8pm to midnight. This means that, during iftar, parking will be free for two hours. There is one major exception, which is multi-level parking lots, where fees apply all day and night during Ramadan. And it’s worth remembering that parking is completely free everywhere in the city on Sundays and public holidays.
Transport hours
The hours for the Dubai Road and Transport Authority’s different transport services during Ramadan have also been announced. There will be no changes to the Metro service in the city during Ramadan with the usual schedule remaining in place. Similarly, there will also be no change to the tram service operating hours while the bus routes will be synchronized with the metro schedule. The Dubai water taxi will stop during iftar and Juma prayer timings but will continue to have an extensive schedule otherwise – as will abras and the Dubai ferry.
Here’s a detailed list of codes and deconstruction of the color combinations, from elusive ‘Premium Zones’ to the humble ‘Standard Zones’ in the UAE.
Paid parking in Dubai
Dubai zones are divided into three categories, consisting of a total of 11 zones labelled A to K. The car parking zones are categorized into three main types: commercial, non-commercial, and special areas. Each zone has specific parking regulations and fees that drivers need to be aware of while parking their vehicles.
Dubai parking zones are divided into three categories, consisting of a total of 11 zones from A to K. The car parking zones are further categorized into three main types: commercial, non-commercial, and special areas. Each zone has specific parking regulations and fees that drivers must be aware of.
Side parking (code A): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 30 minutes | Dh2 |
| 1 hour | Dh4 |
| 2 hours | Dh8 |
| 3 hours | Dh12 |
| 4 hours | Dh16 |
Plots parking (code B): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 1 hour | Dh3 |
| 2 hours | Dh6 |
| 3 hours | Dh9 |
| 4 hours | Dh12 |
| 5 hours | Dh15 |
| 24 hours | Dh20 |
Side parking (code C): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 1 hour | Dh2 |
| 2 hours | Dh5 |
| 3 hours | Dh8 |
| 4 hours | Dh11 |
Plots parking (code D): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 1 hour | Dh2 |
| 2 hours | Dh4 |
| 3 hours | Dh5 |
| 4 hours | Dh7 |
| 24 hours | Dh10 |
The Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City (code F): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 6:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 1 hour | Dh2 |
| 2 hours | Dh5 |
| 3 hours | Dh8 |
| 4 hours | Dh11 |
Burj Khalifa, Marasi Bay area and Dubai Health Care City area (code G): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 1 hour | Dh4 |
| 2 hours | Dh8 |
| 3 hours | Dh12 |
| 4 hours | Dh16 |
Dubai Silicon Oasis (code H): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Parking duration | Fees |
| 30 minutes | Dh2 |
| 1 hour | Dh4 |
| 2 hours | Dh8 |
| 3 hours | Dh12 |
| 4 hours | Dh16 |
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT): Mon to Sat 8:00am – 10:00pm
| Codes | 30min | 1hr | 2hrs | 3hrs | 4hrs | 5hrs | 6hrs | 7hrs | 8-12hrs |
| I | — | Dh10 | Dh20 | Dh30 | Dh40 | — | — | — | — |
| J | Dh2 | Dh4 | Dh8 | Dh12 | Dh22 | — | — | — | — |
| K | Dh2 | Dh4 | Dh8 | Dh12 | Dh16 | Dh20 | Dh24 | Dh28 | Dh32 |
Paid parking in Abu Dhabi
Mawaqif is the public parking system implemented by the Department of Transport in the Capital. In the emirate, all public parking zones are paid. However, free parking in Abu Dhabi is available on Sundays and public holidays. There are two types of parking zones in Abu Dhabi.
| Parking type | Colour | Fees | Max stay time | Schedule |
| Premium | White and Blue | Dh3 per hr | 4 hours | 8am to 12am |
| Standard | Black and Blue | Dh2 per hr / Dh15 for 24hrs | 24 hours | Free on Sundays and Public Holidays |
Residents parking spaces
Residents’ parking spaces are part of the standard parking spaces located in residential areas. These are marked with a blue line or with ‘Resident Permit Only’ Mawaqif signage. These permits are enforced from 9pm to 8am.
Whereas the same parking spaces may be used by the public (non-permit holders) outside of these timings after paying the stipulated parking fees.
Fee structure for apartment and villa residents:
- Fee for UAE nationals in apartments – Free for four vehicles
- Fee for UAE nationals in villas – Free
For non-UAE nationals residing in villas and apartments:
- First vehicle: Dh800
- Second vehicle: Dh1,200
Paid parking in Sharjah
The Sharjah paid parking facility is available on almost all the major roads of Sharjah. The parking facilities are present on Al Nahda 5, Abu Shagarah, Al Abar, Al Budaniq, Al Fisht, Al Ghuwair, Al Jubail, Al Khan, Al Khezamia, Al Layyeh, Al Mahatah, Al Mamzar, Al Manakh, Al Meraijah, Al Musalla, Al Nabaah, Al Nad, Al Nahda 1, 2, 3, 4, Al Nahdha – Industrial 1, Al Nasserya, Al Qulayaah, Al Ramtha, Al Rifaah, Al Ruqa Al Hmra, Al Shahba, Al Soor, Al Ghubaiba, Al Yarmook, Al Majarah, Al Majaz-1, 2, 3, Al Sheyookh, Al Showaihiyeen, Bu-Tina, Central Souq, Commercial Muaileh, Industrial Area 12, 13, 15, 17, Industrial Area 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Maysaloon, Samnan, Um Altaraffa, Warehouses Lands.
You can use all the parking spots from 8am to 10pm. The parking fee mentioned below is applicable at all paid parking zones in Sharjah.
| Hours | Fees |
| 1 hour | Dh2 |
| 2 hours | Dh5 |
| 3 hours | Dh8 |
| 5 hours | Dh12 |
| Whole day | Dh15 |
In Sharjah, parking is free of cost on Fridays and public holidays.
