{"id":6277,"date":"2025-09-12T08:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T08:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/?p=6277"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T10:48:31","slug":"dubai-parking-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Parking Time 2026: Paid Hours, Peak Times &#038; Zone Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dubai parking time:<\/strong> paid public parking runs Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM. Parking is free from 10 PM to 8 AM, and all day on Sundays and public holidays, except in multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones. Since April 2025, peak hours (8\u201310 AM and 4\u20138 PM) cost AED 6 per hour in premium zones and AED 4 per hour in standard zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you&#8217;ll find the full parking timing in Dubai for every zone, parking fees in Dubai, the RTA parking zone code list, and how to check if parking is free today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Period<\/th><th>Days<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Peak: 8\u201310 AM &amp; 4\u20138 PM<\/td><td>Monday\u2013Saturday<\/td><td>AED 6\/hour (premium) or AED 4\/hour (standard)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Off-peak: 10 AM\u20134 PM &amp; 8\u201310 PM<\/td><td>Monday\u2013Saturday<\/td><td>From AED 2\/hour, depending on the zone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free: 10 PM\u20138 AM<\/td><td>Monday\u2013Saturday<\/td><td>Free (except multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sundays &amp; public holidays<\/td><td>All day<\/td><td>Free (except multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Dubai_Parking_Zone_Codes_Full_RTA_Zone_Code_List\" >Dubai Parking Zone Codes: Full RTA Zone Code List<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Zone_AAP_Business_Areas_in_Dubai\" >Zone A\/AP: Business Areas in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Zone_BBP_Commercial_Parking_in_Dubai\" >Zone B\/BP: Commercial Parking in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Zone_CCP_Parking_Charges_Areas\" >Zone C\/CP: Parking Charges &amp; Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Zone_DDP_Budget-Friendly_Parking_In_Dubai\" >Zone D\/DP: Budget-Friendly Parking In Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Special_Zones_Unique_Areas_with_Their_Own_Rules\" >Special Zones: Unique Areas with Their Own Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Parking_Fees_in_Dubai_2026_Charges_by_Zone\" >Parking Fees in Dubai 2026: Charges by Zone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#All_Zone_Parking_Charges\" >All Zone Parking Charges&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Premium_vs_Standard_Parking_Charges_in_Dubai\" >Premium vs Standard Parking Charges in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Monthly_Yearly_Parking_Fees_in_Dubai_Seasonal_Cards\" >Monthly &amp; Yearly Parking Fees in Dubai (Seasonal Cards)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Mall_Parking_Fees_in_Dubai\" >Mall Parking Fees in Dubai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Ibn_Battuta_Mall_Parking_Fee\" >Ibn Battuta Mall Parking Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Mercato_Mall_Parking_Fee\" >Mercato Mall Parking Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Nakheel_Mall_Parking_Fee\" >Nakheel Mall Parking Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Completely_Free_Mall_Parking_in_Dubai\" >Completely Free Mall Parking in Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Mall_Parking_in_Dubai_with_Time_Limits_Charges\" >Mall Parking in Dubai with Time Limits &amp; Charges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Dubai_Paid_Parking_Time_Hours_Peak_Times\" >Dubai Paid Parking Time: Hours &amp; Peak Times<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Peak_vs_Off-Peak_Parking_Times_Charges\" >Peak vs Off-Peak Parking Times &amp; Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Is_Parking_Free_in_Dubai_Today\" >Is Parking Free in Dubai Today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#When_Is_Parking_Free_in_Dubai_Complete_Schedule\" >When Is Parking Free in Dubai? (Complete Schedule)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Free_Parking_Timing_in_Dubai\" >Free Parking Timing in Dubai&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Free_Parking_Locations_in_Dubai\" >Free Parking Locations in Dubai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#How_to_Pay_for_Parking_in_Dubai\" >How to Pay for Parking in Dubai?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#1-_SMS_Payment_7275\" >1- SMS Payment (7275)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#2-_RTA_Dubai_App\" >2- RTA Dubai App&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#3-_WhatsApp_Payment_971_58_800_9090\" >3- WhatsApp Payment (+971 58 800 9090)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#4-_NOL_Cards_Metro_Card_System_Payment\" >4- NOL Cards (Metro Card System) Payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#5-_Parking_Machines_Coin_Payment\" >5- Parking Machines (Coin Payment)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#6-_Parking_Cards_with_Money_Up_Front\" >6- Parking Cards with Money Up Front<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#RFID_Bank_Cards_for_Parking_in_Dubai\" >RFID Bank Cards for Parking in Dubai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Dubai_Parking_Fines_Penalties\" >Dubai Parking Fines &amp; Penalties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#How_to_Pay_Fines_Legal_Consequences\" >How to Pay Fines &amp; Legal Consequences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#What_Happens_if_You_Dont_Pay_Your_Fines\" >What Happens if You Don&#8217;t Pay Your Fines?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#What_is_the_parking_time_in_Dubai\" >What is the parking time in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Is_parking_free_in_Dubai_on_Sunday\" >Is parking free in Dubai on Sunday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Is_parking_free_after_10_pm_in_Dubai\" >Is parking free after 10 pm in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#What_is_the_full_day_parking_fee_in_Dubai\" >What is the full day parking fee in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#What_is_the_yearly_parking_fee_in_Dubai\" >What is the yearly parking fee in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#How_much_is_the_RTA_parking_card_monthly\" >How much is the RTA parking card monthly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#What_are_all_the_Dubai_parking_zone_codes\" >What are all the Dubai parking zone codes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#How_much_are_the_D_parking_charges_in_Dubai\" >How much are the D parking charges in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Is_Ibn_Battuta_Mall_parking_free\" >Is Ibn Battuta Mall parking free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/dubai-parking-time\/#Which_areas_in_Dubai_have_free_parking\" >Which areas in Dubai have free parking?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dubai-parking-zone-codes-full-rta-zone-code-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Parking_Zone_Codes_Full_RTA_Zone_Code_List\"><\/span>Dubai Parking Zone Codes: Full RTA Zone Code List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai has a letter-based system that makes parking easy. Each letter tells you what kind of area you&#8217;re in and how much it will cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-4.jpg\" alt=\"dubai parking\" class=\"wp-image-6285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-4-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-4-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main zones<\/strong>: A, B, C, D cover most of Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium zones<\/strong>: AP, BP, CP, DP (same areas, better spots, higher prices)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special zones<\/strong>: E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L (unique areas with their own rules)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zone codes<\/strong>: Numbers + letters on orange signs (like &#8220;123A&#8221; or &#8220;456GP&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The letter part is what matters for pricing, and the numbers just tell you the exact location within that zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Better to know that premium zones (with &#8220;<strong>P<\/strong>&#8220;) cost more but give you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spots closer to metro stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better access to shopping and business areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less walking to your destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me show you where to find each zone across Dubai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Zone Code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main Locations<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Use<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A\/AP<\/strong><\/td><td>Business Centers<\/td><td>Downtown, Business Bay, Deira offices<\/td><td>Work meetings, corporate visits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B\/BP<\/strong><\/td><td>Shopping Areas<\/td><td>Al Fahidi, Deira Creek, commercial lots<\/td><td>Shopping trips, longer stays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C\/CP<\/strong><\/td><td>Living Areas<\/td><td>Al Barsha, residential neighborhoods<\/td><td>Visiting friends, apartment stays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>D\/DP<\/strong><\/td><td>Outer Areas<\/td><td>Al Qusais, Al Nahda, budget zones<\/td><td>Long-term parking, day trips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>E<\/strong><\/td><td>Office Towers<\/td><td>Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)<\/td><td>Business meetings, metro access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>F<\/strong><\/td><td>Tech Companies<\/td><td>Media City, Internet City<\/td><td>Creative agencies, tech visits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GP<\/strong><\/td><td>Tourist Areas<\/td><td>Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall<\/td><td>Sightseeing, famous attractions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>H<\/strong><\/td><td>Tech Parks<\/td><td>Dubai Silicon Oasis<\/td><td>IT companies, tech workers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-a-ap-business-areas-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_AAP_Business_Areas_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Zone A\/AP: Business Areas in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zone A includes the main business areas of Dubai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The DIFC area in downtown Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towers and office buildings in Business Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deira&#8217;s business district and areas for trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big business centers and corporate hubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-parking-charges\">Standard Parking Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 minutes<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premium-parking-charges\">Premium Parking Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 minutes<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><td>AED 24<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 10 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Time to Park:<\/strong> Off-peak hours (10 AM-4 PM, 8 PM-10 PM) save money on premium spots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-b-bp-commercial-parking-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_BBP_Commercial_Parking_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Zone B\/BP: Commercial Parking in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zone B has more room and longer parking spots, which is good for shopping trips or when you need to stay most of the day. Zone B includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The historical and cultural area of Al Fahidi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deira Creek shopping and souks district<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large commercial parking lots and complexes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business centers with their own parking lots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-parking-charges-0\">Standard Parking Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 3<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 9<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 hours<\/td><td>AED 15<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premium-parking-charges-0\">Premium Parking Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 3<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 9<\/td><td>AED 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 hours<\/td><td>AED 15<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>AED 40<\/td><td>AED 40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-c-cp-parking-charges-amp-areas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_CCP_Parking_Charges_Areas\"><\/span>Zone C\/CP: Parking Charges &amp; Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zone C covers mainly residential neighbourhoods, such as Al Barsha. It is on-street parking, so CP premium spots apply peak pricing only during peak hours. Here are the current parking rates in Dubai for Zone C:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Duration<\/th><th>Standard Off-Peak<\/th><th>Standard Peak<\/th><th>Premium (CP) Off-Peak<\/th><th>Premium (CP) Peak<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 5<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 5<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 11<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><td>AED 11<\/td><td>AED 24<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 10 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-d-dp-budget-friendly-parking-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zone_DDP_Budget-Friendly_Parking_In_Dubai\"><\/span>Zone D\/DP: Budget-Friendly Parking In Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zone D comes with the lowest parking rates in Dubai and is in the outer residential areas, where you get the most for your money. The neighbourhoods in zone D are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Al Qusais family residential community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Al Nahda neighborhoods and housing areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outer residential districts and suburbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget-friendly areas further from the city center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-parking-charges-1\">Standard Parking Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 5<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 7<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premium-parking-charges-1\">Premium Parking Charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 5<\/td><td>AED 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 7<\/td><td>AED 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-d-parking-charges-in-dubai-hourly-amp-monthly\">D Parking Charges in Dubai: Hourly &amp; Monthly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zone D off-peak parking starts at AED 2 per hour, while peak hours cost AED 4 per hour in standard spots and AED 6 per hour in DP premium spots. The full day parking fee in Dubai&#8217;s Zone D is AED 20 for standard parking and AED 30 for premium parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you park in Zone D every day, a monthly seasonal card is usually cheaper than paying by the hour: the plots-only card costs AED 250 per month and is valid in Zones B and D (see the seasonal card prices below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-special-zones-unique-areas-with-their-own-rules\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Zones_Unique_Areas_with_Their_Own_Rules\"><\/span>Special Zones: Unique Areas with Their Own Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these zones has its own prices and rules that apply to certain parts of Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-e-jumeirah-lakes-towers-nbsp\">Zone E (Jumeirah Lakes Towers)&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JLT is full of office buildings and has great metro access for people who work there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rate (All Day)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Office meetings, metro access, business in JLT towers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-f-technology-and-media-hub\">Zone F (Technology and Media Hub)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creative agencies and tech companies are based in Dubai Media City and Internet City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rate (All Day)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 minutes<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>AED 32<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-gp-tourist-and-attraction-areas\">Zone GP (Tourist and Attraction Areas)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covers famous spots like Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, where tourists and locals go for entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><td>AED 24<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zone-h-technology-park\">Zone H (Technology Park)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai Silicon Oasis serves IT companies and technology businesses with affordable rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rate (All Day)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 minutes<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jlt-extended-zones-i-j-k-l\">JLT Extended Zones (I, J, K, L)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jumeirah Lakes Towers has multiple zone codes for different building clusters and parking needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zone I (Premium JLT):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum stay<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zone J (Standard JLT):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 minutes<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>AED 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 hours<\/td><td>AED 8<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 hours<\/td><td>AED 12<\/td><td>AED 18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zone K (Extended Stay JLT):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 hours<\/td><td>AED 16<\/td><td>AED 24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>AED 40<\/td><td>AED 40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parking-fees-in-dubai-2026-charges-by-zone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_Fees_in_Dubai_2026_Charges_by_Zone\"><\/span>Parking Fees in Dubai 2026: Charges by Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how much is the parking fee in Dubai? Dubai parking time and charges work together: the same spot costs more during peak hours, less during off-peak hours, and nothing during free hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-1.jpg\" alt=\"dubai parking\" class=\"wp-image-6282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-1-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking costs in Dubai depend on where you park and when you park.&nbsp; The main parking charges you&#8217;ll have to deal with are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parking Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When It Applies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peak hour rates<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 4-6 per hour<\/td><td>8-10 AM &amp; 4-8 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Off-peak rates<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 2-4 per hour<\/td><td>10 AM-4 PM &amp; 8-10 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multi-storey car parks<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 5 per hour<\/td><td>All day, every day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Special events<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 25 per hour<\/td><td>Near Dubai World Trade Centre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parking fines<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 100-1000<\/td><td>When rules are broken<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people park during normal business hours and pay between AED 2 and 6 an hour. But the exact amount depends on where you are and when you park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-zone-parking-charges-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_Zone_Parking_Charges\"><\/span>All Zone Parking Charges&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most zones use peak and off-peak pricing, while special zones usually have flat rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Zone<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peak Rate Range<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate Range<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Max Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td>Business Districts<\/td><td>AED 2-24\/hour<\/td><td>AED 2-16\/hour<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><td>Office meetings, business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td>Commercial Lots<\/td><td>AED 4-40\/hour<\/td><td>AED 3-30\/hour<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><td>Shopping, long stays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td>Residential<\/td><td>AED 4-24\/hour<\/td><td>AED 2-11\/hour<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><td>Visiting friends, apartments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>D<\/strong><\/td><td>Budget Areas<\/td><td>AED 4-30\/hour<\/td><td>AED 2-20\/hour<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><td>Long-term, budget parking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>E<\/strong><\/td><td>JLT Towers<\/td><td>AED 10-40\/hour<\/td><td>AED 10-40\/hour<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><td>Office work, metro access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>F<\/strong><\/td><td>Tech Hub<\/td><td>AED 2-32\/hour<\/td><td>AED 2-32\/hour<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><td>Media companies, tech visits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GP<\/strong><\/td><td>Tourist Areas<\/td><td>AED 6-24\/hour<\/td><td>AED 4-16\/hour<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><td>Attractions, Dubai Mall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>H<\/strong><\/td><td>Tech Park<\/td><td>AED 2-16\/hour<\/td><td>AED 2-16\/hour<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><td>IT companies, Silicon Oasis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premium-vs-standard-parking-charges-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_vs_Standard_Parking_Charges_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Premium vs Standard Parking Charges in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai has two types of paid parking in each zone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Standard Parking<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Premium Parking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 Regular streets<\/td><td>\u2705 Near metro stations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 More spaces available<\/td><td>\u274c Limited spaces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Walking Distance<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c Further from attractions<\/td><td>\u2705 Close to main spots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peak Hour Rate<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 AED 4 per hour<\/td><td>\u274c AED 6 per hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Off-Peak Rate<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 AED 2-4 per hour<\/td><td>\u274c AED 2-6 per hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business Areas<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 Quieter commercial zones<\/td><td>\u2705 Busy shopping districts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Metro Access<\/strong><\/td><td>\u274c 500+ meters from metro<\/td><td>\u2705 Within 500 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Time Limits<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 Usually 4 hours max<\/td><td>\u2705 Usually 4 hours max<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Payment Methods<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 All methods accepted<\/td><td>\u2705 All methods accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2705 Budget-conscious parkers<\/td><td>\u2705 Convenience seekers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monthly-amp-yearly-parking-fees-in-dubai-seasonal-cards\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monthly_Yearly_Parking_Fees_in_Dubai_Seasonal_Cards\"><\/span>Monthly &amp; Yearly Parking Fees in Dubai (Seasonal Cards)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monthly parking cards help you save money if you park regularly in the same areas. RTA offers two types of seasonal cards with different coverage levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plots-only card is valid in Zones B and D, while the roadside + plots card is valid in Zones A, B, C and D. The yearly parking fee in Dubai is AED 2,400 for a plots-only card and AED 4,500 for a roadside + plots card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plots-only-cards\">Plots Only Cards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cards work only in parking lots (not street parking):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 month<\/td><td>AED 250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 months<\/td><td>AED 700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 months<\/td><td>AED 1,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 months<\/td><td>AED 2,400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roadside-plots-cards\">Roadside + Plots Cards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cards work for both street parking and parking lots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 month<\/td><td>AED 500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 months<\/td><td>AED 1,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 months<\/td><td>AED 2,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12 months<\/td><td>AED 4,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mall-parking-fees-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mall_Parking_Fees_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Mall Parking Fees in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 45,000 parking spaces in Dubai malls. Fifteen thousand of them are always free, and 30,000 of them are free for a limited time before charging progressive rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-3-926x1024.jpg\" alt=\"dubai parking\" class=\"wp-image-6284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-3-926x1024.jpg 926w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-3-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-3-768x849.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-3-1389x1536.jpg 1389w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-3-1852x2048.jpg 1852w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibn-battuta-mall-parking-fee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ibn_Battuta_Mall_Parking_Fee\"><\/span>Ibn Battuta Mall Parking Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular parking at Ibn Battuta Mall is free. Valet parking is available for a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mercato-mall-parking-fee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercato_Mall_Parking_Fee\"><\/span>Mercato Mall Parking Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking at Mercato Mall in Jumeirah is free, with spaces in the basement and at the mall entrance. Valet parking is available for a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nakheel-mall-parking-fee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nakheel_Mall_Parking_Fee\"><\/span>Nakheel Mall Parking Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nakheel Mall on Palm Jumeirah, now called Palm Jumeirah Mall, offers free parking, according to the mall&#8217;s official FAQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-completely-free-mall-parking-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Completely_Free_Mall_Parking_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Completely Free Mall Parking in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 major shopping centers never charge parking fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mall Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Spaces<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily Capacity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Savings per Visit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ibn Battuta Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>4,200 spaces<\/td><td>8,000 visitors<\/td><td>AED 20-40 saved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Festival City Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>3,800 spaces<\/td><td>7,200 visitors<\/td><td>AED 15-30 saved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nakheel Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>2,100 spaces<\/td><td>4,500 visitors<\/td><td>AED 20-35 saved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>City Centre Mirdif<\/strong><\/td><td>2,500 spaces<\/td><td>5,000 visitors<\/td><td>AED 15-25 saved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mercato Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>950 spaces<\/td><td>2,000 visitors<\/td><td>AED 25-45 saved<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mall-parking-in-dubai-with-time-limits-amp-charges\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mall_Parking_in_Dubai_with_Time_Limits_Charges\"><\/span>Mall Parking in Dubai with Time Limits &amp; Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular destination malls let you stay for free for 2 to 6 hours before they start charging more for longer stays, which can cost up to AED 500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-limited-free-hours-system\">Limited Free Hours System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mall Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Free Hours<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4-Hour Total Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8-Hour Total Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dubai Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>4 hrs (weekdays) \/ 6 hrs (weekends)<\/td><td>AED 0-20<\/td><td>AED 100-200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mall of the Emirates<\/strong><\/td><td>4 hours daily<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><td>AED 100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>City Centre Deira<\/strong><\/td><td>3 hours daily<\/td><td>AED 40<\/td><td>AED 120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BurJuman Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>3 hours daily<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><td>AED 100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dubai Marina Mall<\/strong><\/td><td>3 hours daily<\/td><td>AED 20<\/td><td>AED 80<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most premium malls charge AED 20 for hours 4-5, AED 40-60 for hours 6-7, and AED 100+ for all-day parking. Dubai Mall reaches AED 500 for 12+ hour stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dubai-paid-parking-time-hours-amp-peak-times\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Paid_Parking_Time_Hours_Peak_Times\"><\/span>Dubai Paid Parking Time: Hours &amp; Peak Times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RTA parking timing is simple: paid parking runs 14 hours a day, Monday to Saturday, from 8 AM to 10 PM. These parking hours in Dubai apply to public parking across the main zones, while multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones are paid around the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-6.jpg\" alt=\"dubai parking\" class=\"wp-image-6280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-6-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-6-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Standard RTA Parking Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paid hours<\/strong>: 8 AM to 10 PM (14 hours daily, Monday-Saturday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free hours<\/strong>: 10 PM to 8 AM (10 hours daily, every night)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free day<\/strong>: All 24 hours Sunday (complete break from charges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating days<\/strong>: 6 paid days, 1 free day weekly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holiday Timing Benefits:<\/strong> Dubai announces 8 to 12 public holidays each year, which means 192 to 288 hours of free parking. I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peak-vs-off-peak-parking-times-amp-charges\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peak_vs_Off-Peak_Parking_Times_Charges\"><\/span>Peak vs Off-Peak Parking Times &amp; Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai&#8217;s peak pricing affects 15,000 premium parking spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peak Hours (Higher Charges):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning rush<\/strong>: 8:00 AM &#8211; 10:00 AM (2 hours of maximum rates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evening rush<\/strong>: 4:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM (4 hours of busy period pricing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong>: 6 out of 14 daily hours cost more in premium areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rate increase<\/strong>: AED 2-4 extra per hour in premium zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Off-Peak Hours (Standard Charges):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Midday calm<\/strong>: 10:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM (6 hours of regular pricing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evening wind-down<\/strong>: 8:00 PM &#8211; 10:00 PM (2 hours before free period)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Savings opportunity<\/strong>: 8 hours daily with lower premium rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit<\/strong>: Up to 40% savings compared to peak pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Time (Zero Charges):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Night period<\/strong>: 10:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 AM (10 hours completely free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekend break<\/strong>: All 24 hours Sunday (weekly free day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holiday bonus<\/strong>: 8-12 full days yearly at zero cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-parking-bill-by-timing\">Your Parking Bill by Timing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parking Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Zone A Premium (1 hour)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Zone D Standard (1 hour)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily Savings Potential<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peak hours<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 6<\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>Parking in Zone D saves AED 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Off-peak hours<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 4<\/td><td>AED 2<\/td><td>Choosing off-peak saves AED 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free hours<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 0<\/td><td>AED 0<\/td><td>Night parking saves AED 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sundays<\/strong><\/td><td>AED 0<\/td><td>AED 0<\/td><td>Sunday saves AED 56-84 daily<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-parking-free-in-dubai-today\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Parking_Free_in_Dubai_Today\"><\/span>Is Parking Free in Dubai Today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check if parking is free today, use this quick rule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sunday:<\/strong> public parking is free all day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public holiday:<\/strong> parking is free; RTA announces the free parking days before each holiday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday to Saturday:<\/strong> parking is free only from 10 PM to 8 AM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exceptions:<\/strong> multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones are always paid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UAE parking time rules differ by emirate, so these timings apply to Dubai only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-is-parking-free-in-dubai-complete-schedule\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_Parking_Free_in_Dubai_Complete_Schedule\"><\/span>When Is Parking Free in Dubai? (Complete Schedule)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai has more than 150 hours of free parking every week. So, if you time it right, you can save more than AED 200 a month on parking costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-5.jpg\" alt=\"dubai parking\" class=\"wp-image-6279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-5-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-5-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-parking-timing-in-dubai-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Parking_Timing_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Free Parking Timing in Dubai&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day\/Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Free Parking Status<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sundays<\/strong><\/td><td>Free all day (24 hours)<\/td><td>All 8 RTA zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monday-Saturday (10 PM &#8211; 8 AM)<\/strong><\/td><td>Free overnight (10 hours daily)<\/td><td>All RTA zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Public Holidays<\/strong><\/td><td>Free all day<\/td><td>All RTA zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ramadan Evenings<\/strong><\/td><td>Free during Iftar (2 hours)<\/td><td>Most zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eid Periods<\/strong><\/td><td>Free for 3-4 days straight<\/td><td>All RTA zones<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UAE Public Holidays (Free Parking Days):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Year&#8217;s Day\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arafat Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eid Al Adha\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UAE National Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prophet Mohammed&#8217;s Birthday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laylat Al Miraj\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ramadan Timings:<\/strong> RTA announces special paid parking hours every Ramadan, so check the official announcement before you park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-parking-locations-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Parking_Locations_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Free Parking Locations in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubai has 15 permanent free parking lots that can hold over 25,000 cars a day without any time limits or extra fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-completely-free-shopping-malls\">Completely Free Shopping Malls<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ibn Battuta Mall<\/strong>: 4,200 spaces, never charges, the largest free mall parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Festival City Mall<\/strong>: 3,800 spaces, outdoor parking, boats, and events nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nakheel Mall<\/strong>: 2,100 spaces, family area, Palm Jumeirah access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City Centre Mirdif<\/strong>: 2,500 spaces, community focus, rarely full<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mercato Mall<\/strong>: 950 spaces, Jumeirah heart, Italian shopping village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-public-parks-and-recreation-areas\">Free Public Parks and Recreation Areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zabeel Park<\/strong>: 800 spaces, Dubai Frame views, AED 5 entry saves AED 20+ parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safa Park<\/strong>: 600 spaces, jogging track, family weekends popular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Al Mamzar Park<\/strong>: 500 spaces, beach plus greenery, weekend favorite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dubai Miracle Garden<\/strong>: 400 spaces, seasonal operation, tourist magnet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mushrif Park<\/strong>: 300 spaces, picnic areas, barbecue facilities available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-beach-area-parking\">Free Beach Area Parking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jumeirah Open Beach<\/strong>: 200 street spaces, early arrival essential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunset Beach<\/strong>: 80 spaces near Burj Al Arab, fills by 10 AM weekends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Mer Beach<\/strong>: 150 free spots, 300 paid spaces also available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Palace Beach<\/strong>: 120 spaces, local favorite, quieter option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-metro-stations-with-free-parking\">Metro Stations with Free Parking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UAE Exchange Metro Station<\/strong>: 50 spaces, on a first-come basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Etisalat Metro Station<\/strong>: 35 spaces, business area access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Airport Terminal 3 Metro<\/strong>: 100 spaces for metro users only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centrepoint Metro Station<\/strong>: 25 spaces, shopping area connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full list of places and days when you can park without paying, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/free-parking-in-dubai\/\">free parking in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-pay-for-parking-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pay_for_Parking_in_Dubai\"><\/span>How to Pay for Parking in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have many different options to pay for parking in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-2-926x1024.jpg\" alt=\"dubai parking\" class=\"wp-image-6283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-2-926x1024.jpg 926w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-2-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-2-768x849.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-2-1389x1536.jpg 1389w, https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parking-in-Dubai-2-1852x2048.jpg 1852w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-sms-payment-7275-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_SMS_Payment_7275\"><\/span>1- SMS Payment (7275)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send to <strong>7275<\/strong>: <em>[Plate Number][Space][Zone Code][Space][Duration in Hours] Real examples for each zone:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zone A: <\/strong>&#8220;ABC123 456A 2&#8221; (2 hours in Zone A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zone B:<\/strong> &#8220;XYZ789 123B 4&#8221; (4 hours in Zone B)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zone C<\/strong>: &#8220;DEF456 789C 1&#8221; (1 hour in Zone C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zone D:<\/strong> &#8220;GHI789 321D 3&#8221; (3 hours in Zone D)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zone GP<\/strong>: &#8220;JKL012 555GP 2&#8221; (2 hours Downtown)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Confirmation Message Response:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Your parking has been activated for [Duration] hours in zone [Code]. Expires at [Time]. To extend, reply Y. Ref: [Number]&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SMS Costs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parking fee (varies by zone) + AED 0.30 SMS charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: 1 hour Zone A = AED 4.30 total<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension messages = AED 0.30 each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving to Sharjah? The SMS number and format are different there \u2014 see <a href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/car\/sharjah-sms-parking\/\">Sharjah parking SMS<\/a> for codes and examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-rta-dubai-app-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_RTA_Dubai_App\"><\/span>2- RTA Dubai App&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get started, download the free &#8220;RTA Dubai&#8221; app from the App Store or Google Play. Then, use your phone number and email address to make an account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you&#8217;ll need to add a credit or debit card to make payments and also turn on location services so the app can find out where you are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, make sure to turn on push notifications for reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payment-step-by-step-nbsp\">Payment Step-by-Step&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the app and tap &#8220;Parking&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>App detects your location and zone automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your license plate number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select parking duration (30 minutes to 4 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the total cost displayed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Pay&#8221; and confirm payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital receipt appears immediately<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-extend-parking\">How to Extend Parking?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the app and go to &#8220;Active Parking&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Extend&#8221; next to your current session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the additional time needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm extended payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New expiry time updates automatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-whatsapp-payment-971-58-800-9090-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_WhatsApp_Payment_971_58_800_9090\"><\/span>3- WhatsApp Payment (+971 58 800 9090)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WhatsApp parking started in 2024 and now handles payments every month through Dubai&#8217;s official Mahboub chatbot system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-message-format-and-examples\">Message Format and Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send to <strong>+971 58 800 9090<\/strong>: [Plate][Space][Zone][Space][Hours]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;ABC123 456A 2&#8221; for 2 hours in Zone A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;XYZ789 123GP 1&#8221; for 1 hour Downtown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;DEF456 789D 4&#8221; for 4 hours in Zone D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should first save the number +971 58 800 9090 as &#8220;Dubai Parking&#8221; in your contacts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you do that, just send &#8220;Hi&#8221; to start a conversation with Mahboub, Dubai&#8217;s friendly parking bot. It will help you through the whole process step by step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After following the on-screen instructions to sign up and choose a payment method (sadly, you&#8217;ll need a credit card for this), you should try parking for 30 minutes to make sure everything works before committing to longer sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantages-over-sms\">Advantages Over SMS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No extra AED 0.30 charge per message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rich text confirmations with maps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo receipts for record keeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy extension with simple commands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multilingual support (Arabic\/English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-nol-cards-metro-card-system-payment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_NOL_Cards_Metro_Card_System_Payment\"><\/span>4- NOL Cards (Metro Card System) Payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NOL card is Dubai&#8217;s main transportation card, and it works great for parking as well. You can get one at any metro station for AED 25, which includes AED 20 in credit to start you off. You just need to tap the card on the orange readers at parking meters and choose your time. Just this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy your card at any metro station for AED 25 (comes with AED 20 already loaded)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add more money anytime; minimum AED 10, maximum AED 500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just tap the card on the orange machine at your parking spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press buttons to choose how long you want to park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A receipt comes out automatically\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-parking-machines-coin-payment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Parking_Machines_Coin_Payment\"><\/span>5- Parking Machines (Coin Payment)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the old-fashioned way is the best backup when technology decides to go wrong. These machines only take AED 1 and 50 fils coins, so make sure you have the right amount of change because they won&#8217;t give you any back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s pretty easy to do: just put in your coins, choose a time, get the ticket, and put it on your dashboard where everyone can see it. Keep in mind that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only accept coins worth AED 1 and 50 fils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring the exact amount; no change will be given.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put in coins, choose how long you want to stay, and get your ticket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the paper ticket is easy to see on the dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-parking-cards-with-money-up-front\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_Parking_Cards_with_Money_Up_Front\"><\/span>6- Parking Cards with Money Up Front<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find these small plastic lifesavers at most big stores in the city, such as Carrefour, ADNOC, and ENOC stations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are available in useful amounts of AED 30, AED 50, or AED 100, and they work just like a prepaid phone card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put in the card, choose how long you want to park, and watch your balance go down. Plus, you can see how much credit you have left right on the meter display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rfid-bank-cards-for-parking-in-dubai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RFID_Bank_Cards_for_Parking_in_Dubai\"><\/span>RFID Bank Cards for Parking in Dubai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a local bank card from Emirates NBD, ADCB, FAB, or CBD, you probably already have everything you need to use this new way to pay. Just tap your card on the NFC reader, and the payment will be processed in about three seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also get a text message confirming your order, and everything will be neatly listed on your monthly bank statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dubai-parking-fines-amp-penalties\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dubai_Parking_Fines_Penalties\"><\/span>Dubai Parking Fines &amp; Penalties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RTA punishes 12 major parking violations with fines of AED 100 to AED 1,000, and for the worst offenses, they may even take your car away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking violations are only part of the list \u2014 check the full <a href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/dubai-traffic-fines\/\">Dubai traffic fines and black points<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Violation Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fine Amount<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not paying the parking fee\/ticket is not visible<\/td><td>AED 150<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>Most common<\/td><td>Most frequent violation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overstaying paid time<\/td><td>AED 100<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>Very common<\/td><td>Second most frequent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exceeding maximum hours<\/td><td>AED 100<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>Common<\/td><td>4-hour limit violations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blocking pavement\/sidewalk<\/td><td>AED 200<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>Occasional<\/td><td>Pedestrian safety risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parking in forbidden areas<\/td><td>AED 200<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>Occasional<\/td><td>No-parking zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vehicle without a number plate<\/td><td>AED 1,000<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Rare<\/td><td>Serious identification issue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Misusing reserved parking<\/td><td>AED 1,000<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Rare<\/td><td>VIP\/official spots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disabled parking misuse<\/td><td>AED 1,000<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Rare<\/td><td>Accessibility violation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damaging parking equipment<\/td><td>AED 1,000<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Very rare<\/td><td>Vandalism charges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parking in fire lanes<\/td><td>AED 1,000<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>Very rare<\/td><td>Emergency access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial vehicle in a residential area<\/td><td>AED 500<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Very rare<\/td><td>Zone restrictions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-pay-fines-amp-legal-consequences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pay_Fines_Legal_Consequences\"><\/span>How to Pay Fines &amp; Legal Consequences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 online payment methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RTA website<\/strong>:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rta.ae\/wps\/portal\"> www.rta.ae\/wps\/portal<\/a> (24\/7 access)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RTA mobile app<\/strong>: Instant payment with receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dubai Police website<\/strong>:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaipolice.gov.ae\"> www.dubaipolice.gov.ae<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dubai Now app<\/strong>: Government services integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bank websites<\/strong>: Emirates NBD, ADCB, FAB online banking<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment requirements are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traffic file number (found on fine notice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle plate number and category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine reference number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid credit\/debit card for payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happens-if-you-don-t-pay-your-fines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_if_You_Dont_Pay_Your_Fines\"><\/span>What Happens if You Don&#8217;t Pay Your Fines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t pay that AED 150 ticket, the government pretty much stops everything until you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It starts by blocking your car registration, so you can&#8217;t renew your <a href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/mulkiya-renewal-uae\/\">Mulkiya<\/a> or make any changes to it. Then you won&#8217;t be able to update your Emirates ID either, which means you can&#8217;t do most legal things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, if your unpaid fines get to AED 10,000 (and they&#8217;re adding up faster than you thought), you can&#8217;t travel anymore. Suddenly, you can&#8217;t go on that work trip or weekend break until you get everything in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bad news, but people even go to court when they owe AED 5,000 in fines. But the worst thing that could happen is that they take your car away and charge you daily storage fees until you pay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a car that is easy to park in the city? Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/shozon.com\/en\/uae\/motors\/used-cars\">used cars for sale in the UAE<\/a> on Shozon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688157\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_parking_time_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What is the parking time in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Paid parking in Dubai runs from 8 AM to 10 PM, Monday to Saturday. Parking is free from 10 PM to 8 AM, and all day on Sundays and public holidays, except in multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688158\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_parking_free_in_Dubai_on_Sunday\"><\/span>Is parking free in Dubai on Sunday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Public parking in Dubai is free all day on Sunday, except in multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688159\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_parking_free_after_10_pm_in_Dubai\"><\/span>Is parking free after 10 pm in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Public parking is free every day from 10 PM to 8 AM, except in multi-storey car parks and 24-hour zones.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688160\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_full_day_parking_fee_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What is the full day parking fee in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The full day rate depends on the zone. In Zone D, it is AED 20 for standard parking and AED 30 for premium parking. In Zone B, it is AED 30 for standard parking and AED 40 for premium parking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688161\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_yearly_parking_fee_in_Dubai\"><\/span>What is the yearly parking fee in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A 12-month seasonal parking card costs AED 2,400 for plots only (Zones B and D) and AED 4,500 for roadside + plots (Zones A, B, C and D).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688162\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_RTA_parking_card_monthly\"><\/span>How much is the RTA parking card monthly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A one-month card costs AED 250 for plots only and AED 500 for roadside + plots parking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688163\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_all_the_Dubai_parking_zone_codes\"><\/span>What are all the Dubai parking zone codes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The main zones are A, B, C and D. Premium spots add a &#8220;P&#8221; to the letter (AP, BP, CP and DP) and charge AED 6 per hour during peak hours. Special zones, such as E, F, G, H, I, J and K, cover specific areas with their own rules.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688164\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_are_the_D_parking_charges_in_Dubai\"><\/span>How much are the D parking charges in Dubai?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Zone D costs from AED 2 per hour off-peak and AED 4 per hour at peak times in standard spots (AED 6 in DP spots). The full day rate is AED 20 standard and AED 30 premium.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688165\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ibn_Battuta_Mall_parking_free\"><\/span>Is Ibn Battuta Mall parking free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Regular parking at Ibn Battuta Mall is free, while valet parking is available for a fee.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793875688166\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_areas_in_Dubai_have_free_parking\"><\/span>Which areas in Dubai have free parking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Malls such as Ibn Battuta Mall, Mercato Mall and Palm Jumeirah Mall (formerly Nakheel Mall) offer free parking. Public parking across Dubai is also free on Sundays, public holidays and every night from 10 PM to 8 AM.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai parking time: paid public parking runs Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM. 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