UAE: Dubai parking fees change from April 4 - what drivers should expect
Variable rates, peak pricing, and event-driven charges: New parking fees across Dubai
Dubai: In a major update for Dubai drivers, parking fees across the city will undergo significant changes starting this April. Whether you’re heading to work or attending a major event, be prepared for new variable rates that could impact your daily commute. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming adjustments to parking charges in Dubai.
New parking rates coming this April
Starting from April 4, Parkin will introduce variable parking rates across the city. The big shift: premium parking spots in all public zones will come with a time-based tariff, charging Dh6 per hour during peak periods.
Peak hours get pricier
For those busy times, the rates will hit hard:
8 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 8 pm will see premium parking at Dh6 per hour.
For an entire day in certain zones, expect to pay:
Dh40 in Zone B
Dh30 in Zone D
What are the new rates?
Zone A
In Zone A, on-street premium parking for 30 minutes at peak/off peak rates will be - Dh3 and Dh2 respectively.
For 60 minutes, the rates would be Dh6 and Dh4.premium parking
For 2 hours, the rates scale up to Dh12 and Dh8.
For 3 hours, the rates are Dh18 and Dh12, respectively.
And for up to 4 hours, these become Dh24 and Dh16.
In Zone A, there are also standard parking rates for peak- and off-peak, with
30 minutes: Dh2
60 minutes: Dh4
2 hours: Dh8
3 hours: Dh12
4 hours: Dh16
Zone B
When it comes to Zone B, premium rates for peak and off-peak are:
1 hour: Dh6 and Dh3
2 hours: Dh12 and Dh6
3 hours: Dh18 and Dh9
4 hours: Dh24 and Dh12
In Zone B, the standard parking tariffs for peak and off-peak are set at:
1 hour: Dh4 and Dh3
2 hours: Dh8 and Dh6
3 hours: Dh12 and Dh9
4 hours: Dh16 and Dh12
What about Zone C and D?
There are two more zones - C and D - where the new Parkin pricing will take effect from early April.
In Zone C, premium rates for peak and off-peak will be:
1 hour: Dh6 and Dh2
2 hours: Dh12 and Dh5
3 hours: Dh18 and Dh8
4 hours: Dh24 and Dh11
In the same locations, the standard parking rates will be:
1 hour: Dh4 and Dh2
2 hours: Dh8 and Dh5
3 hours: Dh12 and Dh8
4 hours: Dh16 and Dh11
What about Zone D?
Premium parking rates in off-street spots within these clusters will command peak and off-peak rates of:
1 hour: Dh6 and Dh2
2 hours: Dh14 and Dh4
3 hours: Dh18 and Dh5
4 hours: Dh24 and Dh7
Standard parking tariffs in Zone D will be:
1 hour: Dh4 and Dh3
2 hours: Dh8 and Dh6
3 hours: Dh12 and Dh9
4 hours: Dh16 and Dh12
When it comes to Zone B, premium rates for peak and off-peak are:
1 hour: Dh6 and Dh3
2 hours: Dh12 and Dh6
3 hours: Dh18 and Dh9
4 hours: Dh24 and Dh12
In Zone B, the standard parking tariffs for peak and off-peak are set at:
1 hour: Dh4 and Dh3
2 hours: Dh8 and Dh6
3 hours: Dh12 and Dh9
4 hours: Dh16 and Dh12
There are two more zones - C and D - where the new Parkin pricing will take effect from early April.
In Zone C, premium rates for peak and off-peak will be:
1 hour: Dh6 and Dh2
2 hours: Dh12 and Dh5
3 hours: Dh18 and Dh8
4 hours: Dh24 and Dh11
In the same locations, the standard parking rates will be:
1 hour: Dh4 and Dh2
2 hours: Dh8 and Dh5
3 hours: Dh12 and Dh8
4 hours: Dh16 and Dh11
What about Zone D?
Premium parking rates in off-street spots within these clusters will command peak and off-peak rates of:
1 hour: Dh6 and Dh2
2 hours: Dh14 and Dh4
3 hours: Dh18 and Dh5
4 hours: Dh24 and Dh7
Standard parking tariffs in Zone D will be:
1 hour: Dh4 and Dh3
2 hours: Dh8 and Dh6
3 hours: Dh12 and Dh9
4 hours: Dh16 and Dh12
New rates for high-demand areas
In addition to regular zones, Parkin will also introduce higher charges for areas with big events or conferences. If you plan on parking around these hotspots, be prepared for Dh25 per hour for parking.
What does this mean for drivers?
Drivers in Dubai will soon face a more dynamic pricing system, with rates varying depending on when and where they park. For instance, it’s all about peak vs. off-peak hours. So, if you’re thinking of parking around busy times, the costs will climb.
It’s not just parking that’s getting a makeover. Parkin’s sister company, Salik, has also rolled out dynamic toll gate fees based on peak and off-peak traffic times, creating a seamless system to manage demand across the city.
So, if you're planning to drive in Dubai this April, remember to keep an eye on the clock and your wallet. Parking fees will soon be a lot more time-sensitive.
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