Smart parking in Dubai: How will it reinvent mobility in the city
Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company with a footprint in over 30 countries. Under this new agreement, Parkin will take full charge of parking operations in select areas, deploying advanced digital technologies, enforcement systems, and real-time data analytics to optimise traffic flow and parking efficiency.
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Smart, customer-focused parking rollout
The move comes amid growing pressure on parking availability in densely populated destinations. By implementing a digitally enabled, customer-centric parking model, the partnership aims to enhance space usage, improve accessibility, and promote smart mobility and urban connectivity.
'This collaboration represents a key milestone in Parkin's expansion strategy,' said Eng. Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin. 'It strengthens our presence in the private developer parking segment and enables us to deliver integrated urban mobility experiences across Dubai.'
The phased rollout will follow Parkin's rigorous operational standards and aims to improve convenience for residents and visitors alike.
Shared commitment to urban efficiency
The agreement signals a shared commitment by both entities to invest in infrastructure and technology that supports a modern, efficient, and user-friendly mobility system. Goals include reducing congestion, improving traffic flow, and enhancing the daily travel experience across Dubai Holding's communities.
Parkin's partnership with Dubai Holding also supports Dubai's broader vision for sustainable urban growth and innovation in public infrastructure. As part of this initiative, both parties will work closely to deliver parking solutions that align with the city's ambitions for smarter and more connected living.
Free 1-hour parking for mosque worshippers in Dubai
In another development, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), the UAE government agency responsible for overseeing mosques and religious affairs, has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with Parkin Company PJSC ('Parkin'), Dubai's largest provider of paid public parking services.
As part of the first phase of the agreement,
Notably, worshippers will be able to park free of charge for one hour during scheduled prayer times, ensuring more equitable access to mosques during peak worship periods.
Outside prayer times, the parking spaces will follow Dubai's paid parking structure and remain operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These areas will be categorized as Zone M (standard) and Zone MP (premium), with 41 sites under Zone M and 18 under Zone MP.
Operational rollout is expected to begin in August 2025.
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