New Parking Rates Rolled Out in Select Dubai Areas
Dubai introduces new parking rates in selected areas under Zones W and WP, with hourly flat fees and time-based peak charges.
- Publish date: Wednesday، 23 April 2025
If you usually park in Al Karama, Al Qusais, or Al Kifaf—listen up. New parking tariffs have just been announced for specific locations in Dubai, affecting drivers in Zones W and WP.
We introduced new parking tariffs W and WP applicable to Al Qusais First, Al Karama, Madinat Dubai Al Melaheya, and Al Kifaf.
Here's all you need to know about the tariffs:
Tariff W: AED 4/hour applicable all day.
Tariff WP: AED 4/hour during off-peak hours & AED 6/hour… pic.twitter.com/IGVSyMXVRY— ParkinUAE (@ParkinUAE) April 22, 2025
Flat Rate of AED 4/Hour in Zones W
According to Parkin, the company managing public parking in Dubai, areas under Zone W will now follow a standard hourly fee. This includes:
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Al Karama (318W)
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Al Qusais First (232W)
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Madinat Dubai Al Melaheya (321W)
All these areas now have a flat rate of AED 4 per hour, all day, making it simple for drivers to plan ahead without worrying about rate changes throughout the day.
Peak Pricing Introduced in Zone 324WP (Al Kifaf)
In Zone 324WP, located in Al Kifaf, drivers will face time-based charges:
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AED 6 per hour during peak hours
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AED 4 per hour during off-peak times
Peak hours:
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Morning: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Outside of those time slots, the regular AED 4 rate applies.
Parking Still Free on Sundays and Public Holidays
One thing that hasn’t changed—parking continues to be free on Sundays and UAE public holidays across these areas.
Dubai continues adjusting its parking system to ease congestion and improve flow, especially in high-traffic neighborhoods. If you're regularly driving around these spots, it’s a good idea to update your route and wallet accordingly.
