How do I pay for parking in Dubai?
Dubai has a convenient and flexible parking payment system. You can choose from several options:
- Via the RTA Dubai mobile app
Download the app, select the parking zone, enter your car plate number, and pay using a bank card or a Nol card (available at metro stations and shopping malls). - Via SMS
If you have a local SIM card, send a message to 7275 in the format:
plate number [space] zone code [space] number of hours
Example: A12345 123A 2 (for 2 hours in zone 123A) - Via parking meters
Meters accept coins (1 AED and 50 fils) and Nol cards.
Standard paid parking hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sundays and public holidays are free
Parking rates in Dubai:
- Zone A – AED 4/hour (AED 6 during peak hours)
- Zone B – AED 3/hour (AED 4–6 during peak hours)
- Zone C & D – AED 2/hour (AED 4–6 during peak hours)
Peak hours: 8:00–10:00 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM
Maximum parking time: 4–5 hours (you must extend afterward)
Fines for parking violations in Dubai:
- Unpaid parking — AED 150
- Overtime — AED 100
- Parking in a prohibited area — AED 200
- Parking in a disabled spot without a permit — AED 1,000
Important: Illegally parked cars may be towed.