Dubai is moving towards a streamlined mobility across the city, including the high-volume zones like the International City area. Dubai Parkin PJSC board has announced that the International City area will introduce paid parking from February 1. Check out below the complete details of this paid parking, including tariffs, timings, and more.
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Dubai International City paid parking timings and rates
Until now, the residents of the International City area were burdened with the uniform rates for visitors and resident parking. But, coming into effect from February 1, 2026, this problem will be permanently solved by the Parkin PJSC.
As per the official information released by Parkin, the Dubai International City area will get separate paid parking zones and timings. These tariffs have been carefully curated to accommodate residents' and visitors' parking together.
The new paid parking system in the Dubai International City area will operate every day from 8 AM to midnight. While this paid parking will continue to offer free parking on Sundays and public holidays, the tariffs on weekdays are as follows:
- 30 minutes - AED 2
- 1 hour - AED 3
- 2 hours - AED 6
- 4 hours - AED 12
- 7-16 hours - AED 25
To avail the paid parking in International City, motorists can use the standard code ‘621Q’. Moreover, Parkin PJSC has already started installing the signboards across various regions to inform the residents and tenants.
Why has paid parking been introduced in the Dubai International City?
As per the residents of the Dubai International City, the parking concern has been a long-standing issue that needs to be resolved. The prime concern was the uniform rate for all the residents and visitors, which led to rental and commercial vehicles occupying the prime spaces.
Second, the abandoned vehicle issue has also been a major concern for the residents. Now, with the paid parking introduced, residents are hopeful to enjoy stabilised tariffs, which in the future could be offered with ‘monthly passes’.
However, since everything has a flip side, families with multiple cars who were previously enjoying the free parking spaces are now likely to be burdened with the parking charges.
The current rollout does not include any monthly pass scheme for such residents, but hopefully, such cards/passes are likely to be introduced soon. Additionally, tenants with valid contracts will be easily able to find parking spaces with the new structured paid parking system.
How to pay for the paid parking in the Dubai International City?
The motorists can pay for the paid parking in the International City by using any of the following methods:
- SMS - The motorists can send an SMS to 7275 with the details, including the plate number, zone, etc.
- Mobile apps - Dubai RTA or Parkin mobile apps can be used for online payment.
- WhatsApp - Dubai RTA or Parkin PJSC WhatsApp channels can be used for online payment.
- Using coins of Nol cards
Cars24 UAE says
The new paid parking system at the International City area is likely to ease the traffic congestion and create a streamlined parking system for the shop owners and residents. Meanwhile, the paid parking tariffs will also ensure that the residents do not get burdened with the high tariffs as previously.
FAQs
1. What is the paid parking rate in the Dubai International City?
The paid parking rate in the International City starts from AED 2 (30 minutes) to AED 25 (up to 16 hours).
2. What is the timing for paid parking in the Dubai International City?
The Parking PJSC paid parking starts from 8 AM to midnight on weekdays.
3. When is the paid parking free in the Dubai International City?
The paid parking areas are free in the Dubai International City on every Sunday and public holidays.
4. How can I pay for the paid parking in the Dubai International City?
You can pay the paid parking fees by using Parkin or Dubai RTA apps, RTA/Parkin Whatsapp channels, coins or Nol cards, and via SMS.
