Variable Parking Tariff Policy Set to Begin on April 4, 2025

Post by: Bandan Preet

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Dubai’s leading paid parking provider, Parkin Company PJSC (“Parkin”), has announced new changes to the parking fee system in the city. These changes, known as the Variable Parking Tariff Policy, will start on April 4, 2025. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced this new system to help improve parking availability in busy areas and keep traffic moving smoothly.

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What is Changing?

Under the new policy, parking charges will be different based on the time of day and the type of parking spot. The city will have two main types of parking:

1. Standard Parking – Normal parking spaces.

2. Premium Parking – Parking spaces in busy areas or near public transport stations.

The new system will have peak hours and off-peak hours:

• Peak hours (higher fees) – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (except Sundays and public holidays).

• Off-peak hours (normal fees) – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

How Will It Affect Public Parking?

The RTA has decided that 40% of Dubai’s public parking spaces will now be classified as Premium Parking (previously it was 35%). The rest will remain as Standard Parking. The new charges for these parking spots will start on April 4, 2025.

Here’s how the public parking spaces will be divided:

Multi-Storey Car Parks (MSCPs)

If you park in a multi-story parking building, the cost will stay the same at AED 5 per hour all day, every day. But if you park for more than 8 hours in a single day, the total fee will be limited to AED 40.

Changes to Private Developer Parking

Many private developers also have parking spaces in their buildings. Until now, these parking spaces did not have variable fees. But from April 4, 2025, 35% of these spaces will also have the new variable pricing. This is an increase from the previously expected 0%.

Here’s how private developer parking spaces will be classified:

Special Event Parking

During big events at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), parking fees will be AED 25 per hour between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. This will apply to around 200 parking spaces near the venue. Some of the major events in 2025 that will have special parking fees include:

• GITEX – October 13-17 (5 days)

• Beautyworld Middle East – October 27-29 (3 days)

• Gulfood Manufacturing – November 4-6 (3 days)

• The Big 5 – November 24-27 (4 days)

• Automechanika Dubai – December 9-11 (3 days)

Where to Find More Information?

If you want to know more about the new parking charges, you can visit the Parkin website, use the Parkin mobile app, or check their social media pages. All new parking areas will also have clear signs with the updated charges displayed.

These changes are being made to improve parking availability and keep traffic moving in busy areas. Make sure to check the new rules before parking from April 4, 2025, to avoid any surprises!

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