By Staff Reporter
New Variable Parking Fees Set to Increase Costs in Dubai’s Premium Areas Starting April 4
Dubai’s parking fees are set to change, with the introduction of variable pricing that will see higher fees during peak hours in premium areas.
The new system, confirmed by Parkin PJSC, the largest operator of paid public parking in Dubai, will be implemented from April 4, 2025.
In a disclosure posted on the Dubai Financial Market on Friday, Parkin announced that the new tariff system, approved by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will apply during 6 out of the 14 chargeable hours each day. These peak hours will be from 8 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 8 pm, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Outside these times, from 10 am to 4 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm, the parking fees will remain unchanged, maintaining the existing tariff structure.
The variable pricing will affect several premium areas, including Al Barsha, where parking fees will see significant increases during peak hours. For example, parking for one hour in a premium area like Al Barsha will rise from Dh2 to Dh6 during peak hours, and the cost for four hours will go from Dh11 to Dh24. During off-peak hours, fees will remain at the current rates.
Parkin also clarified the recent updates to parking zone codes. The zones, previously labeled A, B, C, and D, will now be marked as AP, BP, CP, and DP, with similar changes in other commercial areas like Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Knowledge Village, and Dubai Media City. However, the fee structure for these zones will stay the same for now.
This pricing adjustment is part of ongoing discussions between Parkin and the RTA, focusing on refining the variable tariff system. These changes, which were initially announced in November 2024, aim to improve parking management by reflecting demand during peak hours, particularly in high-density areas with strong public transport connections, such as those near metro stations and commercial zones.
As the new parking structure rolls out post-Eid Al Fitr, Dubai residents and visitors are advised to plan their parking strategies, especially in premium zones, to avoid unexpected costs.
Parking Zones and Pricing Changes
New Zone Codes:
Zone A becomes Zone AP
Zone B becomes Zone BP
Zone C becomes Zone CP
Zone D becomes Zone DP
Other Commercial Area Codes:
Jumeirah Lakes Towers: Codes E, I, J, K, L
Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City: Code F
Burj Khalifa, Marasi Bay, Dubai Health Care City, Dubai Hills: Code G
Dubai Silicon Oasis: Code H
Dubai World Trade: Code X (Dh25 per hour during events)
Premium Area Parking Pricing (e.g., Al Barsha):
Peak Hours (8am – 10am; 4pm – 8pm):
1 hour: Dh6 (up from Dh2)
2 hours: Dh12 (up from Dh5)
3 hours: Dh18 (up from Dh8)
4 hours: Dh24 (up from Dh11)
Off-Peak Hours (10am – 4pm; 8pm – 10pm):
1 hour: Dh2 (no change)
2 hours: Dh5 (no change)
3 hours: Dh8 (no change)
4 hours: Dh11 (no change)
News Source: Khaleej Times
