The Secret Is Out! Here’s How Dubai Residents Are Saving Tons Of Money On Parking Fees

Paying for parking in Dubai is really adding up these days, I mean AED 6 per hour during peak hours is no small fee. Personally I don’t drive, but watching so much money disappear from my friends pockets every time we head out definitely hurts (not as much as it must hurt them, I’m sure). But I think I’ve found the perfect solution for your parking woes – Dubai has just launched a new parking subscription plan, and it’s meant to save you a ton on your monthly parking costs. I know, what a relief, right? Come with me, and I’ll show you how much money you could be saving each month with Dubai’s new parking subscription plan.

Also read: Paid Parking In Dubai Will Now Cost AED 25 During Events

What Do The New Parking Zone Letters Mean?

Dubai’s new parking system is divided into 2 sets of zones zones:

• Standard areas like A, B, C, D and more
• Premium areas will be marked like AP, BP, CP, and DP (the “P” stands for premium)

So, if you see a ‘P’ in the zone code, that means slightly higher parking charges during busy times.

When Does Parking Cost More?

Premium zones now have peak-hour pricing, so expect to pay more during these times:

• Peak hours:
  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Price: AED 6 per hour

• Off-peak hours:
  Price: AED 4 per hour

These timings and rates apply only on weekdays – Sundays and public holidays are excluded.

Parking Subscriptions

If you park often in the same areas, a parking subscription might be a smart move. There are two options, depending on where you usually park:

1. Plots Only Subscription

Valid only in zones B and D (not accepted in A, C, H, J, K)

Duration	Price
1 month	AED 250
3 months	AED 700
6 months	AED 1,300
12 months	AED 2,400

2. Roadside + Plots Subscription

Covers zones A, B, C, and D

• You can park for up to 4 hours roadside
• Or up to 24 hours in a lot

Duration	Price
1 month	AED 500
3 months	AED 1,400
6 months	AED 2,500
12 months	AED 4,500

Before You Subscribe

Here are a few key things to keep in mind before signing up:

• You can link up to 3 vehicles to one subscription (if they’re registered under the same Dubai traffic file) — but only one vehicle can be active at a time. You can switch between them every 30 minutes.
• If your car is registered outside of Dubai or under a company, you can only add one vehicle.
• No refunds on subscriptions, so double-check your plan before buying.
• You can’t downgrade from the full plan (Roadside + Plots) to just Plots.
• Want to change your vehicle info? There’s a AED 100 fee for that.

Dubai’s new parking subscription plan might just be a more feasible way to budget your car expenses for the month. Will you be subscribing?