Dubai Parking Codes: Tips for Hassle-Free Parking in 2024

Driving through the bustling streets of Dubai can be an enjoyable experience, but often, finding a parking spot can prove to be quite a challenge. Therefore, grasping the symbols of parking spots and payment systems in Dubai is essential to avoid fines and ensure a seamless parking experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding these symbols and finding parking for your car with ease

Types of Parking in Dubai

Dubai is divided into various zones for parking, each distinguished by a unique symbol composed of a letter and a number. These symbols are typically displayed clearly on signage in the parking area. Here are some common zones you'll encounter

First Class Parking

Side Parking Symbol (A)

• • Parking fees for Side Parking (A) are calculated from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The fees are as follows

    • Half an hour: 2 AED

    • One hour: 4 AED

    • Two hours: 8 AED

    • Three hours: 12 AED

    • Four hours: 16 AED

Plaza Parking Symbol (B)

• • • • Parking fees for Plaza Parking (B) are also calculated from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The fees are as follows:

        • One hour: 3 AED

        • Two hours: 6 AED

        • Three hours: 9 AED

        • Four hours: 12 AED

        • Five hours: 15 AED

        • 24 hours: 20 AED

Second Class Parking

Side Parking Symbol (C)

• • Parking fees for Side Parking (C) are also calculated from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The fees are as follows

    • One hour: 2 AED

    • Two hours: 5 AED

    • Three hours: 8 AED

    • Four hours: 11 AED

Plaza Parking Symbol (D)

• • Parking fees for Plaza Parking (D) are also calculated from Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The fees are as follows:

    • One hour: 2 AED

    • Two hours: 4 AED

    • Three hours: 5 AED

    • Four hours: 7 AED

    • 24 hours: 10 AED

Jumeirah Lakes Towers Parking

• These parking zones cover all areas under the Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Parking fees are collected from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM from Monday to Saturday. The parking areas are divided into several categories

K Symbol Parking

• • Half an hour: 2 AED

  • One hour: 4 AED

  • Two hours: 8 AED

  • Three hours: 12 AED

  • Four hours: 16 AED

  • Five hours: 20 AED

  • Six hours: 24 AED

  • Seven hours: 28 AED

  • Eight hours – 24 hours: 32 AED

J Symbol Upper Level Parking

• • Half an hour: 2 AED

  • One hour: 4 AED

  • Two hours: 8 AED

  • Three hours: 12 AED

  • Four hours: 22 AED

I Symbol Exclusive Parking (Upper Level)

• • One hour: 10 AED

  • Two hours: 20 AED

  • Three hours: 30 AED

  • Four hours: 40 AED

L Symbol Gate Plaza Parking

• • Parking fees for Gate Plaza Parking (L) are collected daily, 24/7. The fees are as follows:

    • One hour: 2 AED

    • Two hours: 4 AED

    • Three hours: 6 AED

    • Four hours: 8 AED

    • Five hours: 10 AED

    • Six hours: 12 AED

    • Seven hours: 14 AED

    • Eight hours – 24 hours: 16 AED

Payment Methods for Dubai Parking

Dubai offers several convenient methods for paying parking fees

• SMS: Pay for public parking in Dubai using the bilingual mParking service by sending an SMS with your plate number, area number, and duration in hours.

• RTA Dubai App: Download the official RTA Dubai app, register your vehicle, and easily pay for parking through the app by selecting the area and duration.

• NFC on Smartphones (Multi-Level Building Parking): In some areas, use NFC-enabled smartphones to pay for parking with a single tap.

• Nol Card: Use a Nol card to pay at designated devices distributed throughout parking areas for the desired duration.

• Cash: Pay at designated devices in parking areas by inserting coins of AED and half AED denominations for the desired duration and parking category, then display the ticket visibly on your car dashboard.

• Mobile Payment – Apple Pay: The easiest payment gateway compatible with all Apple devices, allowing you to securely settle your parking fees.

• Samsung Pay (Multi-Level Building Parking): Samsung Pay facilitates secure and widely accepted parking payments in many locations, more than any other mobile payment method, due to its NFC and MST features.

• Seasonal Parking Cards: Seasonal cards allow holders to use public parking in Dubai according to the zone indicated on the parking signs, without the need to pay each time. Users should display the card prominently on the car dashboard. The cost for seasonal parking cards is as follows

Understanding these parking symbols and payment methods will ensure a hassle-free experience when parking your vehicle in Dubai.