Finding the right parking spots easily in a bustling city like Abu Dhabi can be a bit of a hassle. However, in line with Abu Dhabi's efforts to provide services to its residents and visitors while finding sustainable solutions to make the city less congested, the Integrated Transport Center launched the Mawaqif Parking service. This service aims to simplify the parking process and facilitate payment in a convenient and fast manner. In this article, we'll shed light on Abu Dhabi parking, its types, schedules, and how to pay the fees.
What are Mawaqif lots?
The Integrated Transport Center in Abu Dhabi introduced smart parking services in 2009, aiming to apply an innovative system to manage parking in Abu Dhabi according to the highest global standards. Mawaqif parking relies on technology to regulate parking and facilitate vehicle movement, with all these parking areas subject to specific fees and schedules. Parking inspectors monitor all regulated areas to ensure vehicles comply with parking laws, issue violation tickets for offending vehicles, and provide advice on regulations and parking-related services.
Types of Mawaqif Parking
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Types of Parking |
Color |
Fees |
Maximum Parking Duration |
Operating Hours |
Free Times |
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Primary Parking |
Turquoise and White |
3 AED per hour |
4 hours |
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
Sundays and Public Holidays |
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Subsidiary Parking |
Turquoise and Black |
2 AED per hour, 15 AED for a full day |
24 hours |
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
Sundays and Public Holidays |
Public Multi-Storey Parking
Currently, there are seven public multi-storey buildings managed by the Integrated Transport Center in Abu Dhabi, containing approximately 3,788 parking spaces. Subscribers of multi-storey parking can use the same subscription in all buildings in Abu Dhabi city.
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Parking Type |
Description |
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Villa Residents Parking |
These are subsidiary parking lots located in residential areas, indicated by turquoise lines or directional parking signs bearing the phrase "For Villa Residents Only." |
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Villa Residents' Guests Parking |
Located in villa residential areas, these parking spaces can be identified by directional signs bearing the phrase "For Villa Visitors Only" or signs at sector entrances. These parking spaces are reserved for villa residents, who can park their vehicles in fee-required parking areas within the same sector without paying any additional fees throughout the day. Visitors to villas can also use these parking spaces after obtaining a villa visitor permit. Vehicles parked correctly will not be fined before 2:00 AM. |
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Villa Visitors Permit Service |
Villa owners can apply for a villa visitor permit service by sending an SMS from the registered phone number in the system. Up to four phone numbers can be registered. The permit is valid for 4 hours upon application between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. |
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Villa Visitors Parking Fees |
- UAE Nationals: Free - Other Nationalities: 2 AED per hour |
Payment Methods for Mawaqif Parking
There are several easy payment methods available for Abu Dhabi parking, such as
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Cash payment via parking machines
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Darb app
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Payment via rechargeable parking cards
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Direct payment via mobile phone
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Parking payment machines
Payment via SMS Method
Send an SMS to the number 3009 in the following format
City Code, Plate Category, Plate Number, Type of Parking (Primary or Subsidiary), Duration in Hours. Sample SMS for parking for one hour: AUH18 12345 S 1
You will receive a confirmation message with payment details and an electronic ticket. A reminder message will be sent 10 minutes before the parking duration ends. To extend the parking duration, send the letter "T" or "E" to the number 3009 for each additional hour.
Dubai Parking Codes:
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Sharjah (shj)
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Ajman (ajm)
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Dubai (dxb)
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Abu Dhabi (auh)
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Ras Al Khaimah (rak)
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Umm Al Quwain (uaq)
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Fujairah (fuj)
Payment via Rechargeable Parking Cards
Parking cards can be purchased from customer service centers affiliated with parking at a price of 50 AED, which is added as credit to the customer's Abu Dhabi parking account upon card activation. The card can be linked to the account and activated by sending an SMS to the number 3009 with the following format
“LINK (Space) Card Serial Number (Space) Card Identification Number”
Sample SMS: LINK 0004050010000068 117
You can check the card balance by sending the word "Balance" to the number 3009 from the registered phone number in the parking account.
Conclusion
Abu Dhabi parking is designed to provide sustainable solutions to make the city less congested. With various types of parking and easy payment methods available, knowing the schedules and fees of Abu Dhabi parking helps in navigating smoothly and avoiding unnecessary fines.
