Parking Fees and Parking Zones in UAE Announced For Ramadan 2024 – All You Need To Know About Parking In UAE 2024

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.