The Road and Transportation Authority recently reviewed and rearranged the parking systems in an attempt to simplify the Parking Fee payment in Dubai. The RTA Parking Fees can be paid on a pay-as-you-go basis or with long-term seasonal cards.
As great as the new system is, it’s still easy to get caught short. Luckily, Autodrift.ae have put together this, the Dubai RTA Car Park Guide. This should help you understand zones, charges and times so you’re not caught with your roof down in the rain.
RTA Parking Zone A
Zone A covers roadside parking in the designated commercial areas. The RTA card for zone A can also be used for zone B, C and D. Parking times are from 8am – 10pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm. The RTA parking charges for Commercial Zone A are as follows:-- 0.5 hours – AED 2
- 1 hours – AED 4
- 2 hours – AED 8
- 3hours – AED 12
- 4 hours – AED 16
RTA Parking Zone B
This Zone covers the rest of Dubai. The car parks of the commercial area make up Zone B. Holders of Zone B seasonal permits may also park in Zone D. Parking times are from 8am – 10pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm.- 1 hours – AED 3
- 2 hours – AED 6
- 3hours – AED 8
- 4 hours – AED 12
- 5 hours – AED 15
- 24 hours – AED 20
RTA Parking Zone C
Signboard mark out Zone C which mainly comprises of roadside parking in residential areas. Your Dubai RTA parking card also cover Zone C. Parking times are from 8am – 10pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm.- 1 hour – AED 2
- 2 hours – AED 5
- 3 hours – AED 8
- 4 hours – AED 11
RTA Parking Zone D
Defined as the non-commercial area Zone D is one of the cheapest parking zones. Residential areas such as Al Quais and Al Nahda. Parking times are from 8am – 10pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm.- 1 hour – AED 2
- 2 hours – AED 4
- 3 hours – AED 5
- 24 hours – AED 7
Special Zone E
The Waterfront Market (Deira Fish Market) makes up the main stretch of Zone E. This includes the markets underground and public parking spots, the underground parking however, is free. The public spots are payable through the RTA cards. Parking times are from 8am – 11pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm.- 1 hour – AED 2
- 2 hours – AED 5
Special Zone F
The dedicated parking spots in the Tecom areas are classed as Zone F. Parking times are from 8am – 6pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm.- 1 hour – AED 2
- 2 hours – AED 5
- 3 hours – AED 8
- 4 hours – AED 11
Special Zone G
Zone G covers paid parking spots in Downtown Dubai. Parking times are from 8am – 10pm with no break between 1pm – 4pm.- 1 hour – AED 4
- 2 hours – AED 8
- 3 hours – AED 12
- 4 hours – AED 16
