Dubai Parking Guide — RTA Zones, Fees & Free Parking Times

Understand Dubai's RTA parking system to avoid fines. Learn zone differences, payment methods, and when parking is free across the city.

Parking Zones

  • Zone A (Premium) — AED 4/hour, max 4 hours. Downtown, DIFC, Jumeirah
  • Zone B (Standard) — AED 2/hour. Most residential and commercial areas
  • Zone C (Economy) — AED 2/hour. Outer areas
  • Zone D (Special) — Variable rates for specific locations

Free Parking Times

  • Sundays — all day (public paid parking)
  • Public holidays — all day
  • 10PM to 8AM — most zones
  • 1PM to 4PM — some zones on weekdays

Payment Methods

  • mParking SMS — text zone code to 7275
  • RTA Dubai Drive app
  • Parking meters (coins + Nol card)
  • Smart meters (contactless)