Paid public parking now active at Dubai Hills Estate on Monday August 26. This marks another expansion for Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public parking facilities and services, which recently introduced over 7,000 new paid parking spaces across the city. If you live in or frequently visit Dubai Hills Estate, it’s important to get acquainted with the new parking rates and procedures to avoid any fines.
How to Identify Paid Public Parking Spaces?
In Dubai, paid public parking areas are easily recognizable by large signboards in blue and orange. These signs display critical information such as the zone number, a code usually consisting of an alphabet, and the specific timings during which paid parking is enforced.
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Dubai Hills Estate Parking Rates
If you’re in Dubai Hills Estate, you will now need to pay the following fees to park your car:
One hour: Dh4
Two hours: Dh8
Three hours: Dh12
Four hours: Dh16
Other Neighbourhoods Introducing Paid Parking
Since July, Parkin has also implemented paid parking in the following areas:
Jaddaf Waterfront
Al Sufouh Gardens
Arjan
Majan
Liwan 1 and 2
Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC)
Parking Charges Across Different Zones
Parking fees are divided into two zones, each with its own rates:
1- Zone A (Arjan, Jaddaf Waterfront, and Al Sufouh Gardens):
30 minutes: Dh2
One hour: Dh4
Two hours: Dh8
Three hours: Dh12
Four hours: Dh16
2- Zone B (Arjan, DLRC, Majan, Liwan 1 and 2, Al Sufouh Gardens):
One hour: Dh3
Two hours: Dh6
Three hours: Dh9
Four hours: Dh12
Five hours: Dh15
24 hours: Dh20
Parking Timings:
Paid parking is in effect from 8 AM to 10 PM, Monday to Saturday.
How to Pay for Parking?
There are several convenient ways to pay for parking in Dubai:
Parking Meter
If you’re near a parking meter, you can pay using coins, a Nol card, or a credit/debit card. Instead of a paper ticket, you’ll now enter your vehicle’s plate number when paying and receive an SMS confirmation.
SMS (mParking)
You can use the mParking service by sending an SMS to 7275 in the following format: Emirate/Country code <space> plate code <space> plate number <space> area number <space> duration in hours.
Example: For a Dubai-registered vehicle with plate number A0000 parked in zone 343A for two hours, the SMS would be: DXB A 0000 343A 2.
Note: mParking is available for vehicles registered in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. A 30-fils fee is charged by telecommunication service providers.
To avoid the 30-fils fee, you can pay via WhatsApp by sending a message to +971 58 8009090. Ensure you have enough balance in your mParking account as the amount will be deducted from it.
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Follow these steps:
Add +971 58 8009090 to your contacts.
Send a message in the following format: [Plate Number] Space [Zone Number] Space [Duration]. Example: A00000 000A 2.
You will receive an SMS confirming your parking ticket, automatically linking it to your plate number.
RTA Dubai App
If you often forget to renew your parking ticket, the ‘RTA Dubai’ app offers an auto-renewal option. This feature ensures you never get fined for missing a renewal.
Conclusion
As Dubai continues to grow paid public parking is becoming more common across various communities, including Dubai Hills Estate. By familiarizing yourself with the new parking rates and methods of payment, you can avoid unnecessary fines and enjoy a hassle-free parking experience in this vibrant city.
