New Variable Parking Fees Set to Increase Costs in Dubai's Premium Areas Starting April 4
Dubai's parking fees are set to change, with the introduction of variable pricing that will see higher fees during peak hours in premium areas.
The new system, confirmed by Parkin PJSC, the largest operator of paid public parking in Dubai, will be implemented from April 4, 2025.
In a disclosure posted on the Dubai Financial Market on Friday, Parkin announced that the new tariff system, approved by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will apply during 6 out of the 14 chargeable hours each day. These peak hours will be from 8 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 8 pm, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Outside these times, from 10 am to 4 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm, the parking fees will remain unchanged, maintaining the existing tariff structure.
The variable pricing will affect several premium areas, including Al Barsha, where parking fees will see significant increases during peak hours. For example, parking for one hour in a premium area like Al Barsha will rise from Dh2 to Dh6 during peak hours, and the cost for four hours will go from Dh11 to Dh24. During off-peak hours, fees will remain at the current rates.
Parkin also clarified the recent updates to parking zone codes. The zones, previously labeled A, B, C, and D, will now be marked as AP, BP, CP, and DP, with similar changes in other commercial areas like Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Knowledge Village, and Dubai Media City. However, the fee structure for these zones will stay the same for now.
This pricing adjustment is part of ongoing discussions between Parkin and the RTA, focusing on refining the variable tariff system. These changes, which were initially announced in November 2024, aim to improve parking management by reflecting demand during peak hours, particularly in high-density areas with strong public transport connections, such as those near metro stations and commercial zones.
As the new parking structure rolls out post-Eid Al Fitr, Dubai residents and visitors are advised to plan their parking strategies, especially in premium zones, to avoid unexpected costs. Parking Zones and Pricing Changes New Zone Codes : Zone A becomes Zone AP Zone B becomes Zone BP Zone C becomes Zone CP Zone D becomes Zone DP
: Other Commercial Area Codes : Jumeirah Lakes Towers: Codes E, I, J, K, L Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City: Code F Burj Khalifa, Marasi Bay, Dubai Health Care City, Dubai Hills: Code G Dubai Silicon Oasis: Code H Dubai World Trade: Code X (Dh25 per hour during events)
: Premium Area Parking Pricing (e.g., Al Barsha) : Peak Hours (8am - 10am; 4pm - 8pm): 1 hour: Dh6 (up from Dh2) 2 hours: Dh12 (up from Dh5) 3 hours: Dh18 (up from Dh8) 4 hours: Dh24 (up from Dh11) Off-Peak Hours (10am - 4pm; 8pm - 10pm): 1 hour: Dh2 (no change) 2 hours: Dh5 (no change) 3 hours: Dh8 (no change) 4 hours: Dh11 (no change)
:
News Source: Khaleej Times
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Gulf Business
4 hours ago
- Gulf Business
Dubai commences traffic upgrades at 40 key locations over summer
Image: RTA/ X Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a comprehensive set of traffic enhancements across 40 key locations in the emirate, with work scheduled between June and September 2025, the authority announced. The programme, timed to coincide with the summer holiday to minimise disruption, aims to improve traffic flow, road safety, and connectivity amid Dubai's continued urban expansion and economic growth. The upgrades will span 22 major streets, nine school zones, over five development areas and internal roads in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, and Nad Al Sheba. The primary goal is to improve journey List of traffic upgrades RTA will carry out during summer Major roads targeted in the next phase include: Jumeirah Village Circle (towards Hessa Street) Ras Al Khor Road Al Thanya Street King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street Al Meydan Street Al Sa'ada Street Al Asayel Street Al Wasl Street junction with Al Manara Street School zone enhancements at nine strategic sites will include: Upgrades to Al Warqa 1 school complex Additional bus entrance at GEMS School, Al Warqa 3 Widened access points at The English College, Al Safa 1 (Sheikh Zayed Road) Signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street, Al Barsha 1 — RTA (@rta_dubai) Development zone traffic solutions include: Direct access to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Upgrades to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for residential access Connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea' Street Enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque New parking facilities at Zayed Educational Complex, Oud Al Muteena 1 Internal road upgrades will cover: Tolerance District Al Khawaneej 2 Jebel Ali Industrial 1 Nad Al Sheba Al Warqa New walkways will also be built in the Al Quoz Creative Zone to enhance pedestrian movement and safety.
Arabian Business
17 hours ago
- Arabian Business
Dubai traffic to ease: RTA begins road improvements at 40 key locations for summer 2025
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has begun traffic improvements at 40 locations across the emirate, with work scheduled between June and September 2025. The programme covers 22 streets, 9 school zones, more than 5 development areas, and internal roads in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, and Nad Al Sheba. RTA has timed the work during summer holidays to reduce disruption to traffic flow whilst maintaining safety standards at all sites. RTA launches summer road works across Dubai schools and development areas 'RTA remains committed to enhancing Dubai's road infrastructure to keep pace with the ongoing urban expansion and economic development. These efforts form part of a broader strategy to improve traffic flow, road safety, journey times, and connectivity between residential, educational, and development areas across the city,' the Dubai Media Office (DMO) said in a statement. The next phase includes traffic enhancements at Jumeirah Village Circle towards Hessa Street, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Thanya Street, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. Work will also take place on Al Meydan Street, Al Sa'ada Street, Al Asayel Street, and the junction of Al Wasl Street with Al Manara Street. RTA is undertaking roadworks at nine school zone locations to improve traffic efficiency and road safety around educational institutions. The work includes upgrades at the Al Warqa 1 school complex and construction of a bus entrance at GEMS School in Al Warqa 3. Access and exit points around The English College in Al Safa 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road will be widened, and a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing will be installed on Al Seedaf Street in Al Barsha 1. These measures target congestion during morning and afternoon peak hours. RTA is implementing traffic solutions at five development zones in response to population growth and economic expansion. The authority will construct a direct access route to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and upgrade Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for access to residential communities. Connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea' Street will be improved, along with enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque. New parking facilities will serve Zayed Educational Complex in Oud Al Muteena 1. RTA will complete internal roadworks in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Warqa.
The National
20 hours ago
- The National
Dubai's RTA begins major roadworks project to run through the summer
The transport authority in Dubai has begun work to improve traffic in the emirate at 40 locations over the summer period. The first phase of the work will cover 22 major streets, nine school zones, more than five development areas, and several internal roads in the Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2 and Nad Al Sheba, stated the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The roadworks will be carried out to 'minimise disruption to daily traffic flow', the RTA said in a statement released on Sunday. The next phase will include traffic enhancements at locations such as Jumeirah Village Circle towards Hessa Street, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Thanya Street, and King Salmanbin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. Additional improvements are to be made to Al Meydan Street, Al Sa'ada Street, Al Asayel Street, and the junction of Al Wasl Street with Al Manara Street. The RTA is also undertaking roadworks at nine school zone locations including upgrades at the Al Warqa 1 school complex, the construction of an additional bus entrance at Gems Education in Al Warqa 3, the widening of access and exit points around The English College in Al Safa 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road, and the installation of a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street in Al Barsha 1. Work is also being carried at 'five major development zones' as a result of the emirate's population growth and booming economy, the RTA said. This includes the construction of a direct access route to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, upgrades to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for improved access to newly developed residential communities, better connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea Street, and enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque. Additionally, new parking facilities will be developed to serve the Zayed Educational Complex in Oud Al Muteena 1. Internal roadworks will also be carried out in areas including Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Warqa. Pedestrian walkways will also be constructed in Al Quoz Creative Zone to 'improve pedestrian safety'.
