How to use Mawaqif SMS parking in Abu Dhabi?

SMS parking in Abu Dhabi by Mawaqif is a convenient way to pay parking fees. Launched in 2009 by the Department of Transport, Mawaqif is a paid parking system designed to facilitate citizens to find adequate parking spots with easy payment options. Read on to find out more about how SMS parking in the capital city works.

HOW TO USE MAWAQIF SMS PARKING IN ABU DHABI?

Here’s the new Abu Dhabi Mawaqif SMS format for mobile payments.

Open a new message on your phone and type 3009 in the Sender’s field. In the ‘Message’ field, type a message according to the new format for SMS parking in Abu Dhabi, which is:

City & Plate Code category <space> Plate number <space> Parking type <space> Duration

Your Mawaqif parking SMS for an Abu Dhabi registered vehicle should look like this for instance – AUH10 12345 S 2.

The Parking Type in the format refers to ‘S’ for Standard Parking and ‘P’ for Premium Parking. ‘S’ or Standard Parking charges are AED 2 for one hour and ‘P’ or Premium Parking charges are AED 3 per hour.

HOW TO GET AN EXTENSION ON YOUR PARKING

Once you’ve sent the message in the correct format, you will receive a confirmation message and a reminder message 10 minutes before the allocated parking duration expires. Type ‘E’ and send it to 3009 to get an extension on your parking.

ABU DHABI PARKING SMS FOR UAE REGISTERED VEHICLES

Previously, finding a parking spot was an arduous task for those arriving in Abu Dhabi from other emirates. While locals and visitors must be careful about adhering to the Abu Dhabi parking rules, it is now easier to pay for designated paid parking spots in the capital. These parking rules include registering your car and choosing the right parking duration to name a few. Not adhering to the rules can lead to hefty Abu Dhabi traffic fines.

Most parking spaces in the capital were assigned to vehicles with an Abu Dhabi registration with strictly controlled timings.

Thankfully, the new revamped Abu Dhabi Mawaqif SMS parking system has made parking in the capital simple for cars registered in other cities. Please refer to the following table for Abu Dhabi SMS parking codes for cars registered in other emirates.

The SMS parking format for vehicles from other emirates is the same as Abu Dhabi registered vehicles. For example, SMS parking format for a vehicle registered in Dubai should be DXBA 12345 S 1. Similarly, a parking SMS for a Ras Al Khaimah registered car would be RAKN 12345 S 1

That’s all for our guide to Mawaqif parking SMS in Abu Dhabi. Paying for parking in the capital city is simple and easy with several options including payment through an SMS service. According to the new system, all vehicles registered within the UAE can use the SMS parking service across the city. For SMS parking in the neighbouring emirate, check out the complete guide to SMS parking in Dubai.

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