How to get a student parking subscription in Dubai

Dubai: If you're a university or college student in Dubai or a member of the academic or administrative staff and rely on public parking daily, you can now apply for a parking subscription permit through Parkin, Dubai’s official public parking operator. This subscription offers a hassle-free parking experience near campuses, saving both time and money.

With a Parkin subscription, you don’t need to pay each time you park. The permit allows unlimited daily parking in designated areas near your campus, so you don’t have to worry about renewing your parking time or getting fined for overstaying.

Students benefit even more with an 80 per cent discount on the monthly subscription fee, when applying with a valid student ID. This makes daily campus parking significantly more affordable and convenient.

The permit allows you to park in both roadside and plot parking spaces within Zones A, B, C, and D. These must be located within a 500-metre radius of your campus. This wide coverage gives you flexibility in finding available parking spots throughout the day.

You can choose to subscribe for one, three, six, or twelve months, depending on your needs. However, you can only link one vehicle to your subscription.

For students and staff, the parking subscription costs:

To apply for the parking subscription, you will need the following:

You can apply online through Parkin’s website at www.parkin.ae or by downloading the Parkin app. Once you’ve submitted your application and uploaded the required documents, you will receive confirmation and activation of your subscription if approved.

For motorists who are not students or university staff, Parkin also offers parking subscriptions starting from Dh500 per month. These permits allow parking across Zones A, B, C, and D in various parts of Dubai.

There is also an option for a “plot-only” subscription, which grants access to specific parking areas marked with Zones B and D.

As of May, Parkin introduced subscription services are now available across all areas it manages. This includes high-density residential areas like Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Hills, and Wasl Real Estate Communities, covering neighbourhoods such as Karama, Al Qusais, and Al Kifaf (Zones W and WP).