By Staff Reporter
Dubai: Planning a visit to one of Dubai’s major malls but confused by the new parking system? Several of the city’s busiest shopping centres have introduced barrier-free, automated parking to improve traffic flow and cut down wait times at entry and exit points. This guide explains how the system works at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, and BurJuman Mall, including parking charges, free hours, and potential fines.
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In July 2024, Dubai Mall introduced a paid parking system in partnership with Salik, the city’s toll gate operator. Certain parking zones remain free, while fees for paid zones are automatically deducted from the vehicle owner’s Salik account – no barriers, no tickets.
How it works
According to Salik, upon entry, your vehicle’s plate is scanned and linked to your Salik account. When you exit, the system calculates the time spent and deducts the parking fee from your account automatically.
Current disruptions
Due to expansion work the 694-space Grand Parking zone is closed for the upcoming Grand Drive (opening August). Ramps at Financial Centre and Grand Drive valet are temporarily closed and traffic is being rerouted via Grand Drive and Cinema Parking P3. Recommended parking zones include the Fashion, Cinema, or Zabeel.
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Dubai Mall Parking fees
Weekdays
Up to 4 hours: Free
4–5 hours: Dh20
5–6 hours: Dh60
6–7 hours: Dh80
7–8 hours: Dh100
Over 8 hours: Dh200
Over 12 hours: Dh500
Over 24 hours: Dh1,000
Weekends
Up to 4 hours: Free
4–5 hours: Free
5–6 hours: Free
6–7 hours: Dh80
7–8 hours: Dh100
Over 8 hours: Dh200
Over 12 hours: Dh500
Over 24 hours: Dh1,000
Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Deira: Operated by Parkin
Both malls have introduced barrier-free systems operated by Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology.
How it works
Cameras scan your vehicle number plate at entry and log the time and upon exit, the system calculates your parking duration. If you exceed the free period, a notification is sent to your registered mobile number.
How to pay
Payments can be made through:
Parkin app or parkin.ae
Apple Pay
Credit/debit card
Parkin Wallet (via the app)
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Up to 4 hours: Free
4–5 hours: Dh20
6–7 hours: Dh40
7–8 hours: Dh80
Over 8 hours: Dh100
Overnight (2am–6am): Dh200
Note: Just driving through the car park incurs a Dh3 fee.
Source: Gulf News
