Finding the right parking spot in Dubai can sometimes be challenging, especially during peak hours. The Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) in Dubai has developed easy to use parking systems which you can use on a pay-as-you-go basis or through long-term seasonal parking cards. Read on to find out about the latest parking charges in Dubai for both pay-as-you-go and RTA seasonal parking cards. For those of you who own vehicles or are considering applying for a Dubai driving license, knowing these parking charges is important.
Parking Areas and Zones in Dubai
RTA, which regulates the parking system in most areas of the city, had previously divided parking spaces into A, B, C, D, E, and F zones. However, the revised Dubai parking zones list indicates that the E zone primarily refers to the Deira Fishmarket while the F zone pertains to the Tecom area. The new system further divides these zones into three categories – commercial, non-commercial and special areas.
Each of these areas has separate Dubai parking charges. There are no additional parking charges in Dubai on Friday and other public holidays in all zones. Let’s take a brief look at each of these categories for charged parking in Dubai.
Commercial: Zone A
Under the new parking charges in Dubai, Zone A refers to all roadside parking located in the designated commercial areas of Dubai.
RTA Parking Charges in Dubai for Commercial Zone A:
- AED 4 per hour
- AED 8 for 2 hours
- AED 12 for 3 hours
- AED 16 for 4 hours
- Half hour parking cost is AED 2
Zone A parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm
Commercial: Zone B
Zone B comprises of all the parking spaces in the commercial zones which are not as busy as Zone A. Every driver who holds the seasonal RTA parking card type B can park the vehicle in both Zone B and Zone D. These zones have predictably cheaper parking fees than Zone A parking in Dubai. Residents in some of the older neighbourhoods in Dubai where the building may not have its own parking, often get quarterly or monthly parking cards in such zones since the cost is almost half that of the Zone A parking. This is particularly popular with those living in the much older buildings with flats for rent in Karama, Al Qusais and Al Satwa.
RTA Parking Charges in Dubai for Commercial Zone B:
- AED 3 per hour
- AED 6 for 2 hours
- AED 8 for 3 hours
- AED 12 for 4 hours
- AED 15 for 5 hours
- AED 20 for 24 hours
Zone B parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm
Areas Covered in Zone A and Zone B
Zone A and B primarily cover central business areas in Dubai. The RTA has categorised these locations as Category One parking areas. These locations include most parts of Bur Dubai, Deira and other adjoining localities. The Deira zone includes Abu Hail, Hor Al Anz, Al Baraha, Al Muteena, Al Khabaisi, Al Muraqabat, Rigga Al Buteen, Port Saeed, Al Rigga, Naif, Ayal Nasir, Deira Fish Market, Al Ras and Al Buteen.
Category one also includes Jumeirah and its adjoining areas. Al Saada Street and 308th Street, both are located parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road in the midst of Interchange One and Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai Marina and the neighbouring areas are also included in this category.
Non-Commercial: Zone C
Under the new parking code, Zone C covers roadside parking in primarily residential areas. Signboards have already been put up to help drivers identify Zone C. RTA prepaid parking cards Dubai can also be used to pay for parking in the areas that fall in Zone C.
Cost of RTA Parking Dubai for non-Commercial Zone C:
- AED 2 per hour
- AED 5 for 2 hours
- AED 8 for 3 hours
- AED 11 for 4 hours
Zone C parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm
Non-Commercial: Zone D
Zone D includes other parking slots in non-commercial areas. This is one of the cheapest parking zones in Dubai and can be found in residential areas such as Al Qusais and Al Nahda.
RTA Parking Charges in Dubai for non-Commercial Zone D:
- AED 2 per hour
- AED 4 for 2 hours
- AED 5 for 3 hours
- AED 7 for 24 hours
Zone D parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm.
Areas in Zone C and D
RTA Zone C and D include the rest of Dubai and these areas are categorised as Category Two locations.
Special Areas: Zone E
Zone E includes the Waterfront Market (Deira Fish Market) and it covers both underground and public parking slots in the market. However, the underground parking is free of charge while the public parking is payable through RTA cards and pay-as-you-go systems. The new rates for the pay-as-you-go method are as follows:
RTA Parking Dubai Tariff for Special Areas Zone E:
- AED 2 per hour
- AED 5 for 2 hours
Zone E parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm
Special Areas: Zone F
Under the new RTA system, Zone F is a dedicated parking slot in all Tecom areas. You can always visit the RTA parking card service centres for more information about the locations and the parking cards.
RTA Parking Charges in Dubai for Special Areas Zone F:
- AED 2 per hour
- AED 5 for 2 hours
- AED 8 for 3 hours
- AED 11 for 4 hours
Zone F parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm
Special Areas: Zone G
Zone G includes paid parking slots in Downtown Dubai. If you are living in one of the Downtown Dubai apartments for rent and have friends visiting, it’s most likely that they will need to park in this zone.
RTA Parking Charges in Dubai for Special Areas Zone G:
- AED 4 per hour
- AED 8 for 2 hours
- AED 12 for 3 hours
- AED 16 for 4 hours
Zone G parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm with no break between 01:00 pm and 04:00 pm
Apart from these parking zones, certain areas have their own specialised parking rules. Parking in JLT is operated as a joint venture between RTA and DMCC and costs vary between AED 4 and AED 10 per hour.
RTA has also the Prime Parking concept for JLT. These cost AED 10 per hour and are limited to only three hours at a stretch. Currently, seasonal RTA parking cards are not applicable in JLT. Parking has to be paid through smart payment methods such as mParking or the RTA Dubai mobile app.
Most of the parking in JLT is managed by Concordia, a joint venture between Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC), the master developer of JLT and EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS).
RTA Seasonal Parking Cards in Dubai
The RTA seasonal cards is a convenient option for people who don’t have free parking spaces at their office or home buildings. These seasonal parking cards by RTA Dubai fall into two categories A and B. Each card is eligible for use in their own allocated areas and allows the vehicle owners to pay one time for three, six or 12 months. The biggest benefit of using seasonal cards is that you get to pay discounted parking charges in Dubai.
RTA parking card charges in Dubai may vary according to the period and validity you select. As the RTA seasonal parking card price differs depending on your requirement, you can choose the designated amount to pay for the cards.
RTA Seasonal Parking Card Charges in Dubai
|
Permit Type |
Cost Per Day |
3-month Card Cost |
6-Month Card Cost |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Permit Type
Plot and Side Parking |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 1400 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 2500 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 4500 |
|
Permit Type
Plot Parking only |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 700 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 1300 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 2400 |
|
Permit Type
Multi-Storey Parking |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 2000 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 4000 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 8000 |
|
Permit Type
Student Parking |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 300 |
6-Month Card Cost
– |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
– |
|
Permit Type
Reversing Side and Plot Parking |
Cost Per Day
AED 100 |
3-month Card Cost
AED 2800 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 5000 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 9000 |
|
Permit Type
Reversing Multi-Storey Parking |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 4000 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 8000 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 16000 |
|
Permit Type
Al Khail Gate Zone |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 1000 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 1500 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 2500 |
|
Permit Type
Silicon Oasis Zone |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 1200 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 1500 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 2000 |
|
Permit Type
TECOM Zone |
Cost Per Day
– |
3-month Card Cost
AED 700 |
6-Month Card Cost
AED 1300 |
12-Month/Yearly Card Cost
AED 2500 |
How to Pay Parking charges in Dubai?
Paying for your parking in Dubai has never been this simple and easy. Whether you wish to purchase a new RTA parking card or renew your existing one, you can choose one of the several methods available. RTA parking card renewal has also become very convenient. Here are the different methods you can use to pay for RTA parking card fees 2019 and pay-as-you-go parking.
Payment Through Coins
You can use AED 1 and 500 fils coins to pay for your parking. Insert the coins of the right value based on the parking charges in Dubai in any of the machines located in the area to get your ticket. When you park your vehicle, display that ticket on your dashboard where it’s clearly visible.
Payment Through RTA Dubai App
The RTA app is another simple and easy way to pay for parking. The app comes with several other benefits, which include finding the right parking location and specifying points of interest including service centres, bus stations, metro stations, RTA parking card monthly charges and taxi booking services. There are also other useful RTA apps that motorists can use.
NFC on SmartPhones
To make life easier, RTA has introduced an easy option to pay parking charges in Dubai for smartphone owners through NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. RTA has placed numerous POS access points. All you need to do is tap your smartphone against any of the POS access points to pay for the parking.
Bank Cards with RFID
RTA Dubai allows citizens with RFID bank cards to pay for their parking fees without a hassle. You just need to charge your RFID card and every time you want to do the payment just tap it to the parking fee payment device and you are done.
Payment Through SMS
Parking your car in Dubai just got easier with the introduction of mParking by RTA. Through the mParking service, you will be required to send an SMS through a specific format to pay for your parking. The SMS format for Emirati residents is:
Emirate/Country code followed by the plate code <> plate no. <> area no. <> and duration in hours
That’s a wrap for different parking charges in Dubai. We hope that this Dubai parking guide will come in handy if you are looking to purchase seasonal parking cards or want to know the new parking rates for different areas.
We suggest you download the official RTA app, which includes more detailed information about the parking slots and payment options. If you are looking for other ways to get around the city, take a look at the public transportation apps in Dubai. If you are relying on public transport, it’s also important to have information about Dubai metro stations around the city including the recent metro line designated for Expo 2020.
Stay tuned to MyBayut for more such insights about life in Dubai and the rest of the UAE.
Leave a Reply
Popular Pages
so much info above yet i cannot find how much it will cost for a 1 month parking ticket for my car in The Greens?????????? help.
Hello Robert,
Thank you for reaching out to us. The cost will depend on the zone that you are buying the permit for. You can find all the necessary information on the RTA website or reach out to them for more information on 8009090. As per the RTA website, the duration for the seasonal parking card starts from 3 months, and there are also options to purchase cards for 6 months and 12 months. Hope this helps and have a great day!
I am looking monthly parking in airport freezone metro station area zone 226D. How can I do that
Hi Rafi, Thank you for reaching out to MyBayut.
If you are a tenant in DAFZA, then according to the regulations a tenant is entitled to one parking lot for every 50 square metres of rented office space. It is likely that your parking space might be allocated in the basement of the office building. Here are some of the requirements for applying for a parking space in DAFZA:
1. Submit an online request in Tas’heel (New car park lease)
2. Provide online request reference number along with the parking lease agreement signed by
the authorized signatory to the Customer Service Center in DAFZA HO building.
3. The parking lease agreement can be downloaded from Tas’heel (DAFZA Forms).
4. The annual parking fee is AED 900 to be invoiced to the tenant upon completion of the above
requirements.
5. Processing time: 1 day
I hope this helps, please feel free to reach out for more questions.
Hello this is sami, I live and work in Dubai, I wanted to know how much would it cost me for a c parking for the whole year
Hi, thank you for reaching out to MyBayut.
As far as parking charges for Non-commercial Zone C is concerned, it depends on the type of parking you require. You can refer to the chart in the blog post as it includes the different parking charges per year depending on the property and parking type.
For more information please contact RTA at +971-4-284-4444 or 800-90-90.
I hope it helps!
Hello I need C parking 1 year card
Hi, thank you for reaching out to MyBayut.
As far as parking charges for Non-commercial Zone C is concerned, it depends on the type of parking you require. You can refer to the chart in the blog post as it includes the different parking charges per year depending on the property and parking type.
For more information please contact RTA at +971-4-284-4444 or 800-90-90.
I hope it helps!
If you put a parking ticket for one hour and then park your car in c parking area after 15-20 mins. Do you have to again buy c parking or you can use the a parking ticket for the remaining time of its validity?
Hi, Kanchan.
Thank you for reaching out to us. For more information on parking charges please contact RTA at +971-4-284-4444 or 800-90-90.
I hope it helps!
I am looking monthly parking in Al Karama area zone 318D. How can I get the PARKING & Charges.
Hi, thank you for reaching out to MyBayut.
For parking charges and more information please contact RTA at +971-4-284-4444 or 800-90-90.
I hope it helps!
please advise the charges of seasonal parking charges for C parking.
Hi, thank you for reaching out to MyBayut.
As far as parking charges for Non-commercial Zone C is concerned, it depends on the type of parking you require. You can refer to the chart in the blog post as it includes the different parking charges per year depending on the property and parking type.
For more information please contact RTA at +971-4-284-4444 or 800-90-90.
I hope it helps!
if i purchase A parking for 1 hour,can i park the car also B C D E F…?
Hi, thank you for reaching out to MyBayut.
If you have purchased parking in the A zone, the same cannot be used for parking in B, C, D, E, F zone.
Good day