Most of the time, changes in Dubai work out for the better – like a new bridge to ease traffic or free Salik at night. But this time, the change might not sound as peachy. New parking fees are coming into effect in Dubai soon, and some areas have already implemented the updates. If you’ve noticed the new parking signs around town labeled “AP” or “CP,” you already know what I’m referring to. Let me walk you through all the essential details about Dubai’s new variable parking fees.

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Peak Hour Prices & Timing

From next month, Parkin PJSC, the privatised company that operates Dubai’s paid parking, will roll out a new variable pricing system. During peak hours – 8 AM to 10 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM – parking rates will be AED 6 per hour in premium zones, while off peak hours will remain AED 4. These charges won’t apply on weekends or public holidays, but they will make weekday parking significantly more expensive for those who rely on it daily.

Updated Parking Codes

Ahead of these changes, parking zone codes have been revised in several areas. Many residents received messages on parking apps notifying them of the updates. One such message stated:

“Please be advised that the zone codes have been updated, but the tariff pricing remains unchanged. For example, zone code ‘A’ is now ‘AP,’ and the parking fees remain the same.”

Staying Up To Date

As the New variable parking system is till yet to come out, there is still a lot we don’t know about the changes to come. A Few major areas of Dubai of Dubai have already integrated the new parking signs including Al Barsha 1, Dubai Marina and a few others.

Be sure to stay tuned to Gulf Buzz, and we’ll bring you all the latest updates for Dubai’s new variable parking system as the time draws closer to implementing it across the city.