New paid parking in Dubai Silicon Oasis from June 1: Timings and rates explained

Parkonic will roll out new on-street parking zones surrounding Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), including areas near University Residence buildings, effective Monday, June 1.

The expansion forms part of Dubai’s wider shift towards a cashless and ticketless parking system, which uses automatic number plate recognition instead of physical tickets or pay-and-display machines. Payments are linked directly to a vehicle’s Salik account, streamlining the process for motorists across the emirate.

Parking rates and timings

New tariffs will apply across the designated zones, with charges structured by time of day:

• Dh4 per hour or part thereof (00:00 – 16:00)

• Dh6 per hour or part thereof (16:00 – 20:00)

• Dh4 per hour or part thereof (20:00 – 00:00)

All rates are subject to applicable terms and conditions.

How to pay

Motorists will have two payment options:

• Automatic deduction via Salik account (if SMS is not activated)

• SMS payment using instructions displayed on parking signage

Cash payments, parking meters and QR code transactions will not be available in these zones.

Customer support

For parking-related queries, Parkonic has provided the following contact channels:

• Customer Support: 800 727 56642

• Email: helpdesk@parkonic.com

The latest rollout reflects Dubai’s continued push towards smart mobility solutions, reducing manual payment systems while expanding digital infrastructure across residential and high-traffic areas.