UAE Parking Cities – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Ajman
Comprehensive coverage across all emirates with advanced parking management systems
Dubai
Pay Dubai parking by SMS to 7275. Complete guide to RTA zone codes, parking rates from AED 2-8/hour, and operating hours. Works with all UAE & GCC plates.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) manages over 100,000 paid street-parking bays organised into zones A through E. Zone codes are printed on blue-and-white street signs. You pay by sending an SMS to 7275 in the format the sign shows. Premium zones near DIFC, Downtown, and JBR charge up to AED 8 per hour, while suburban areas like Al Quoz cost just AED 2. Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays. Night surcharges apply in some areas after 6 PM.
Abu Dhabi
Pay Abu Dhabi Mawaqif parking by SMS. Guide to standard and premium bay types, zone codes, rates, and free parking hours.
Abu Dhabi's Mawaqif system, operated by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), covers the city centre, Corniche, and key commercial areas. Standard bays (marked in grey) cost AED 2–3 per hour, while premium bays (marked in blue) run AED 5–8 per hour. Send an SMS to 3009 to activate your session. Mawaqif also offers daily permits for AED 20. Parking is free on Fridays and during prayer times. Fines for overstaying range from AED 200 to AED 1,000 depending on the zone.
Sharjah
Pay Sharjah parking by SMS to 5566. Guide to zone codes, parking rates, and operating hours for Sharjah city and Khor Fakkan.
Sharjah Municipality manages paid parking across the city centre, Al Majaz, and key souq areas. Zones are coded on green-and-white signs and rates range from AED 2 to AED 4 per hour. Pay via SMS to 5566. Operating hours are 8 AM to 9 PM, Saturday to Thursday. Sharjah offers one of the most affordable parking systems in the UAE, making it popular for residents and day-trippers from Dubai. Free parking applies during Fridays, public holidays, and Ramadan evenings.
Ajman
Pay Ajman parking by SMS to 5155. Simple flat rate of AED 2/hour across all zones. Works with all UAE & GCC plates.
Ajman offers a straightforward, flat-rate parking system across its growing urban areas. All zones charge AED 2 per hour, payable by SMS to 5155. Operating hours are 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday to Thursday. This simplicity makes Ajman one of the easiest emirates for visitors to park in. Major paid-parking areas include Al Nuaimiya, the Ajman Corniche, and the commercial district around City Centre Ajman. Free parking applies on Fridays and public holidays.
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UAE Parking provides comprehensive parking payment coverage across four major emirates. Whether you are visiting Dubai's bustling commercial districts, navigating Abu Dhabi's Mawaqif zones, exploring Sharjah's heritage areas, or parking in Ajman's growing city centre, our platform helps you pay for street parking quickly by SMS. Each emirate operates its own parking authority with unique zone codes, rates, and operating hours. Use this page to find your city and learn everything you need before you park.