The comprehensive guide to RTA parking charges in Dubai

• Parking Zones and Charges
• DMCC and JLT Parking Fares
• RTA Seasonal Parking
• How to Pay for Parking in Dubai
• RTA Parking Violation Fines
• FAQs

Finding the right parking spot in Dubai can be challenging, especially during peak hours. The Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) has developed easy-to-use parking systems to make things easy. We’ve compiled a detailed guide for parking in Dubai that includes everything you need to know about pay-as-you-go, RTA seasonal parking cards, fines, and much more.

Parking Areas and Zones in Dubai

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) manages parking in Dubai and divides it into paid and free parking categories. These parking spots are located in different localities marked by designated zones, including A, B, C, D, E and F. These zones are further divided into commercial, non-commercial and special areas.

Awareness of the parking charges is essential for those who own vehicles or are considering applying for a Dubai driving licence.

Each of these areas has separate Dubai parking charges. Dubai has no additional parking charges on Sundays and other public holidays in all zones. 

Let’s briefly examine each of these categories for charged parking in Dubai.

Zone A

Zone A refers to all roadside parking located in the designated commercial areas of Dubai. Here’s the breakdown of RTA parking charges 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 for AED 2

• Zone A parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm to 12:00 am

Zone B

This slot comprises all the parking spaces in the commercial zones that are not as busy as Zone A. Drivers with the seasonal RTA parking card type B can park their vehicle in both Zone B and Zone D.

Residents in some of the older neighbourhoods in Dubai, where the building may not have parking, often get quarterly or monthly parking cards in such zones since the cost is almost half that of Zone A parking. Here’s a list of RTA parking charges for Zone B:

• AED 3 per hour
• AED 6 for 2 hours 
• AED 9 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
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm to 12:00 am

Zone C

Non-commercial 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 can also be used to pay monthly RTA parking C Zone charges.

Here are the C Zone RTA parking charges in Dubai.

• 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
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm to 12:00 am

Zone D

RTA parking charges for Zone D include other parking slots in non-commercial areas. This is one of the cheapest parking zones in Dubai and can be found in residential areas in Old Dubai, such as Al Qusais and Al Nahda.

• AED 2 per hour
• AED 4 for 2 hours 
• AED 5 for 3 hours 
• AED 7 for 4 hours
• AED 10 for 24 hours

• Zone D parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 6:00 pm | 08:00 pm to 12:00 am

Zone E

RTA parking Dubai tariff for special areas Zone E includes the Waterfront Market (Deira Fish Market) and covers underground and public parking slots.

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:

• AED 4 per hour
• AED 8 for 2 hours 
• AED 12 for 3 hours 
• AED 16 for 4 hours

• Zone E parking timings in Dubai: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm to 12:00 am

Zone F

RTA Parking Charges in Dubai for Special Areas Zone F include all Tecom areas. Visit the RTA parking card service centres for more information about the locations and the parking cards. 

• 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
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm to 12:00 am

Zone G

RTA parking charges in Dubai for Zone G include paid parking slots in Downtown Dubai, including Burj Khalifa, Marasi Bay and Dubai Health Care City.

• 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
• Ramadan Timings: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm to 12:00 am

DMCC – JLT PARKING ZONES IN DUBAI

Certain areas have specialised parking rules in addition to these parking zones. Let’s learn more about these zones.

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.

Concordia manages most of the parking in JLT. It is a joint venture between Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC), the master developer of JLT, and EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS).

Prime Parking Upper Level (Code I)

RTA also offers the Prime Parking concept for JLT. These costs start at AED 10 per hour and are limited to three hours at a stretch.

• AED 10 for 1 hour
• AED 20 for 2 hours
• AED 30 for 3 hours
• AED 40 for 4 hours

Upper Level (Code J)

• AED 2 for 1/2 hours
• AED 4 for 1 hour
• AED 8 for 2 hours
• AED 12 for 3 hours
• AED 22 for 4 hours
• Maximum Stay is for 4 hours

Parking (Code K)

Parking in JLT is operated as a joint venture between RTA and DMCC. Costs vary between AED 4 and AED 32 per hour, and the maximum stay is 24 hours.

• AED 2 for 1/2 Hour
• AED 4 1 Hour
• AED 8 for 2 Hours
• AED 12 for 3 Hours
• AED 16 for 4 Hours
• AED 20 for 5 Hours
• AED 24 for 6 Hours
• AED 28 for 7 Hours
• AED 32 for 8 Hours

Please note that JLT permit cards are not applicable for the Code K Parking Zone.

RTA Seasonal Parking Cards in Dubai 

The RTA seasonal cards are 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 its allocated area and allows vehicle owners to pay once for three, six or twelve months. The biggest benefit of using seasonal cards is that you get to pay discounted parking charges in Dubai.

RTA parking card prices in Dubai may vary according to your selected period and validity. As the RTA seasonal parking card price differs depending on your requirements, 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 parking in Dubai has never been this simple. 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 to pay for RTA parking card fees and pay-as-you-go parking.

Payment Through Coins on Parking Machines

You can use AED 1 and 500 fils coins to pay for 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 visible.

Payment Through the RTA Dubai App

The RTA app is another simple and easy way to pay for parking. The app offers several other benefits, including 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 for smartphone owners to pay parking charges in Dubai through NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. RTA has placed numerous POS access points. All you need to do is tap your smartphone against any 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 need to charge your RFID card, and every time you want to make the payment, tap it on the parking fee payment device, and you are done.

mParking Payment Through SMS

Parking your car in Dubai just got easier with the introduction of mParking by RTA. Through the mParking service, you must send an SMS using a specific format to pay for your parking.

• Use your vehicle plate number to register for mParking.
• Locate your zone and estimated parking duration (mParking charges an hourly fee).
• Type a new message and include your registered vehicle identifier, the parking zone code and your desired parking duration. Once all the details are added, send the SMS to 7275 (PARK).

Other payment methods include:

• Apple Pay
• NOL Card
• NFC on Smartphones (only available for Multi-storey carpark)
  Samsung pay (Available for multistorey carpark)

RTA Parking Violation Fines

Here’s a list of the RTA parking violation fines that you may incur if rules and regulations are not followed:

• Exceeding parking time: AED 100
• Non-payment of parking fees or ticket is not visible: AED 150
• Exceeding maximum parking hours: AED 100
• Obstruction/Misuse of parking facility: AED 200
• Vehicle crossing the sidewalk or standing on it: AED 200
• Use Forbidden parking: AED 200
• Parking a vehicle without plate number: AED 1,000
• Unauthorised use of People of Determination parking, or using an expired permit, or a permit is not visible: AED 1,000
• Parking a vehicle in reserving parking or not showing a permit: AED 1,000
• Car demonstration for sale or rent in a restricted area: AED 1000
• Implement parking umbrella without a permit: AED 1,000

FAQS ABOUT CAR PARKING IN DUBAI

What are the RTA parking in Dubai charges during Ramadan?

The RTA offers free parking across Dubai during iftar time. For more details, please visit the official RTA website.

Which Areas Covered in Zone A and Zone B RTA Parking in Dubai

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 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. 

What are Category 1 and Category 2 locations?

Category 1 is Jumeirah and its adjoining areas like Al Saada Street and 308th Street, parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road amid Interchange One and Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dubai Marina and the neighbouring areas are also included in this category. RTA Zones C and D include the rest of Dubai, and these areas are categorised as Category 2 locations. 

Zone D is a Category 2 location that includes Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City. It’s also a dedicated parking lot for all the Tecom areas, including The Knowledge Village Hotel and Dubai Media City. The cost of RTA parking in Dubai depends on the location and category.

WHERE TO BUY RTA PARKING CARD IN DUBAI?

You can purchase an RTA parking card from the various Self Service Machines, the official RTA website and the RTA Smart App for iOS, Android, Windows Store and AppGallery.

Visit the Customer Happiness Centres located in these areas:

• Al Kifaf
• Al Barsha
• Umm Ramool
• Al Manarah
• Al Twar

That’s a wrap for different RTA parking charges in Dubai. We hope this Dubai parking guide will come in handy if you want to purchase seasonal parking cards or want to know the new parking rates for different areas.

Considering a shopping trip in Dubai? Read our guide on malls with free parking to save on parking fees!

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, look at the public transportation apps in Dubai.

If you rely on public transport, having information about Dubai Metro stations around the city is also important.

If you are travelling to the capital in a private car, you need to learn about Mawaqif Abu Dhabi. If you’re planning a trip to the northern emirates, know how to pay for parking in RAK.

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