Dubai has capped off 2025 by introducing extensive renewals to its civic parking framework, which includes recently revised parking charges in 17 strategic regions of the city. The alterations, implemented over the year by Parkin, the largest provider of paid parking areas in Dubai, are expected to help facilitate traffic, optimize parking space availability, and manage the most in-demand areas.
The modified parking system incorporates new tariff schemes, modification of current rates, and standardization of hourly restriction and subscription schemes. The measures are supposed to create a balance between the needs of residents, commuters, businesses, and visitors, and also decrease the congestion in the busy residential, commercial, and mixed-use zones, as explained by Parkin.
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How Much Will Parking Cost?
Under the updated structure, parking fees now range from
- Dh2 for 30 minutes or one hour in select locations
- Up to Dh36 for 24-hour parking in premium or high-demand areas
Subscription options have also been revised:
- Monthly subscriptions start from Dh300
- Annual subscriptions go up to Dh4,040, depending on location and demand
Notably, the free parking periods have been maintained in various areas, such as on Sundays as well as during the official public holidays. The parking spaces around mosques also remain free during the official prayer hours, which helps with the community’s needs.
Key Areas with New or Revised Tariffs
Several neighbourhoods and business hubs have seen notable changes:
- Al Sufouh 2 (Zone F):
- Dh2 for 30 minutes
- Dh4 per hour
- Dh32 for stays of eight hours up to 24 hours
- New parking categories W and WP were introduced in areas such as Al Qusais 1, Al Karama, Dubai Maritime City, and Al Kifaf:
- W zones: Flat rate of Dh4 per hour throughout the day
- WP zones: Dh4 per hour during off-peak times and Dh6 per hour during peak hours
- Mirdif (Zones 251C and 251D):
- Paid parking from Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm
- Dh2 per hour off-peak, Dh4 per hour during peak times
- Free on Sundays and public holidays
- Al Jaddaf:
- A similar variable tariff system is applied to both surface and side parking areas
- Gate Avenue–Al Khail (365N):
- 24-hour paid parking introduced
- Dh4 per hour or Dh30 for a full day
Mosque Zones and Residential Hubs
Parking areas labelled MP and M have been activated near various mosques adjacent to and close to them. Such areas provide low charges during off-peak periods and complimentary parking spaces to the worshipers during prayer periods.
Revised tariffs have also been extended to major residential, commercial, and education hubs, including:
- Dubai Outsourcing City
- Dubai Studio City
- Dubai International Academic City
- Dubai Sports City
- Dubai Science Park
- Dubai Production City
- Jumeirah Village Triangle
Maximum charges in these areas are between Dh20 and Dh36 each day, and monthly and annual subscription patterns can be adopted by the regular customers.
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A Step Toward Smarter Urban Mobility
The new parking fees are part of the overall transport and urban planning policy of Dubai that facilitates easier passage of traffic, enhanced parking turnover, and enhanced accessibility to the city. The benefits of parking costs have been to match the demand so that the authorities can promote a more effective utilization of the public spaces and improve the overall mobility and quality of life of both the residents and the visitors.