If you own a car in Dubai, there are two things you know for certain: finding parking can be a nightmare, and finding FREE parking is practically impossible. And when you inevitably reach your destination and realise you need to park for the full day, it can feel gut-wrenching to have to pay RTA parking prices that range from AED 28 to AED 56! But what if I told you there was a way to park you for just AED 10 for the WHOLE day? Sounds too good to be true right? Well come with me, and bring your disbelieving eyes along and I’ll show you how you can unlock the most affordable parking in Dubai!

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How Do Dubai Parking Zones Work?

First, a little background. Dubai is divided into 11 RTA parking zones, from Zone A to Zone K. These zones are categorised into commercial, non-commercial, and special areas, and each has its own hourly parking rates, from 8 AM to 10 PM (14 hours). But here’s the kicker – if you ever find yourself in a D parking zone and need to park your car for the full day that’s when you can pull out this ultimate hack from your pocket!

Where To Find Parking Zone D in Dubai

You can spot Parking Zone D in areas like Al Qusais and Al Nahda, but it’s also available in popular spots across the city, including Al Barsha 1 and Karama. Normally, the hourly rate in Zone D is AED 2, which means if you park for 14 hours, it’ll cost you AED 28. But with this trick, you’ll only have to pay AED 10 for the whole day. Ready to learn how?

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How To Use The Hack For Affordable All-Day Parking

Here’s the step-by-step guide to unlock this parking hack and save yourself some dirhams:

Method 1: The Dubai Now App

1. Download the Dubai Now App from either Google Play or the Apple Store.
2. Log in using your UAEPass credentials to get started.
3. Navigate to the ‘Driving Section’ within the app.
4. Once there, select the ‘Parking Section’.
5. Find Zone D from the list of options.
6. Look for the option that allows you to park for 14 hours, covering the full day.
7. Enter your car’s plate number and complete the payment process.

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Method 2: The RTA App

1. Download the RTA App and create an account.
2. Make sure you top up your parking account with at least AED 10 (you can easily do this via Apple Pay).
3. On the homepage, select the ‘Parking’ section.
4. Choose ‘Public Parking Fees’ and find your specific Zone D location.
5. Select 14 hours as your parking duration.
6. Enter your car’s plate number and complete the payment process.

So there you have it! With just a few simple steps, you can park your car all day in Dubai’s Zone D for only AED 10. No more worrying about expensive parking fees or constantly topping up your parking meter every hour (even though that’s such an old-school method now). Next time you need to park for the full day, try out this hack and enjoy the savings

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