Finding an adequate parking spot in Sharjah can be a strenuous task, especially during holidays. The municipal corporation is continuously working on creating an easy-to-go parking system to facilitate drivers. The recent development was in the form of touchless payment methods. In this guide, we will provide you with complete details about car parking in Sharjah.
Essentials of a Parking System
The local transport authority or municipal corporation owns all the parking facilities and charges different fares. The government is working on increasing the number of parking facilities for the convenience of car owners.
See the following necessary details about these parking spots across Sharjah.
Paid Parking in Sharjah
The Sharjah paid parking facility is available on almost all the major roads of Sharjah. Currently, the parking facilities are present on Al Sour, Al Khan, Umm Al Tarafa, Du Dang, Al Jubail, Al Majara, Al Mareeja, Al Shwahain, Al Nasirya, Maysaloon, Al Ilya, Al Nabba, Al Mahata, Al Shahaba, Al Musala, Al Gudaibah, Al Munakh, Al Yarmouk, Al Abar, Al Khuzaima, Halwan, Samanan, Semnan, Al Khozamah, Batanh and Industrial Area 4,5 and 6.
Timings
You can use all the spots located on these roads from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm except on Fridays and public holidays; it is often free of cost during these days. These laws are subject to change which may affect this free facility. However, the authorities have recently increased the timings for 7-day zones identified from the blue parking signs. From November 1st 2024, the parking timings of 7-day zones will be 8:00 am to 12:00 am.
Charges for Parking in Sharjah
Parking charges in Sharjah are dependent upon the location of the parking facility and time duration you are parking for. You can use the physical parking machines in Sharjah to pay parking fees per hour.
Time (Hours) | Payment (AED) |
|---|---|
Time (Hours) 1 | Payment (AED) 2 |
Time (Hours) 2 | Payment (AED) 5 |
Time (Hours) 3 | Payment (AED) 8 |
Time (Hours) 5 | Payment (AED) 12 |
Parking Card Subscription Charges
The parking stickers were provided to subscribe for a longer time. These stickers were replaced with the smart parking cards to make the process more easy. These cards are directly linked with the vehicle’s number to make the process more convenient. Every card owner has to place this card on their windscreen, where it is visible. You can get these cards from the official website of Sharjah City Municipality, by the following process;
- Visit the official website.
- Go to ‘Smart Service Page’ and select ‘Public Parking Department Service’.
- Click on ‘Parking Subscription’.
- Sign in to your account and follow the process.
- If you are reapplying to renew it chose: annual, semi-annual or quarterly.
See the following summary of fares, if you pay from a parking subscription card.
Personal Subscription
The personal subscription cards are used for the non-commercial vehicles. Municipal Corporation provides discounts on the basis of the number of cards owned and the vehicles registered on each card. See the following summary of charges as per the time duration and cards owned.
Periods (Months) | One Card (AED) | Two Cards (AED) | One Card for Two Vehicles (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
Periods (Months) 3 | One Card (AED) 850 | Two Cards (AED) 1,600 | One Card for Two Vehicles (AED) 1,000 |
Periods (Months) 6 | One Card (AED) 1,400 | Two Cards (AED) 2,500 | One Card for Two Vehicles (AED) 1,700 |
Periods (Months) 12 | One Card (AED) 2,300 | Two Cards (AED) 4,150 | One Card for Two Vehicles (AED) 2,750 |
Commercial Subscription
These subscription options are for the commercial vehicles that use parking facilities. Discounts are also provided to them on the basis of cards owned.
Periods (Months) | One Card (AED) | Two Cards (AED) | Three Cards (AED) | Four Cards (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Periods (Months) 3 | One Card (AED) 1,050 | Two Cards (AED) 1,900 | Three Cards (AED) 2,700 | Four Cards (AED) 3,400 |
Periods (Months) 6 | One Card (AED) 1,750 | Two Cards (AED) 3,150 | Three Cards (AED) 4,500 | Four Cards (AED) 5,700 |
Periods (Months) 12 | One Card (AED) 2,850 | Two Cards (AED) 5,150 | Three Cards (AED) 7,300 | Four Cards (AED) 9,300 |
Exceptional Subscription
The exceptional subscription is provided to; retired citizens, undergraduate students and government employees. The people willing to avail of an exceptional subscription have to show a ‘To whom it May Concern’ letter or certificate to the authorities first.
Period (Months) | One Card (AED) |
|---|---|
Period (Months) 3 | One Card (AED) 600 |
Period (Months) 6 | One Card (AED) 1,050 |
Period (Months) 12 | One Card (AED) 1,850 |
How to Pay Parking Charges in Sharjah?
There are multiple ways to pay the charges. From physical parking machines to SMS registration, you can use different methods as per your convenience. Here are the ways to pay for your charges.
Parking Machine
The physical parking machines placed at different locations in the city allow you to pay and print charged parking tickets. It takes coins from AED 1 to 500 and will print your ticket. You have to display the ticket on your dashboard if using this facility.
Bank Accounts
You can pay for annual, semi-annual and quarterly car subscription fees in Sharjah via bank account. The government accepts direct payments from your debit card. If you have an account in any bank that is registered and working in the UAE, you can pay from it. You can either transfer it online from the mobile banking app or pay cash to any point of sale terminal.
Website
The parking card subscription charges can be paid by using the official website of the Sharjah Municipal Corporation provides.
- Visit the website and go to the ‘Smart Service’ page.
- Now select ‘Public Parking Department Services’.
- Click ‘Parking Subscription’ and sign up for a user account.
- Follow the procedure and pay your tariff.
What is smsParking Sharjah?
The smsParking Sharjah is a step forwards towards smart and cashless parking. You can pay your parking fee through your registered UAE mobile number by sending an SMS.
Draft the message by using this format: Area code<space>Plate source<space>Plate number<space>Duration and send it to 5566.
You will receive a confirmation message that will be your e-receipt.
Long-Term Parking
All the above mentioned parking spot details were for a shorter period of time. However, if you are in need of parking your vehicle for a longer period, use Sharjah airport parking facility. You can park your car here from 24 hours to 30 days, but it is obligatory for you to be travelling by air from the same airport. See the following charges for parking in this facility.
Time Duration | Rates (AED) |
|---|---|
Time Duration 4 hours | Rates (AED) 48 |
Time Duration 4:01 to 24 hours | Rates (AED) 95 |
Time Duration 2 days or more | Rates (AED) 95 per day |
Time Duration 30 days | Rates (AED) 2000 |
Fines for Violations
The Sharjah Municipal Corporation imposes charges on the citizens violating parking laws. See the following list of Sharjah traffic fines that violators have to pay.
- AED-150 for not purchasing or displaying a ticket.
- AED-100 for exceeding the parking time.
- AED-500 for misusing any equipment in a parking facility.
- AED-1000 for parking in handicapped reserved parking spots.
- AED-1000 for booking a parking spot without a driving license.
- AED-500 for washing cars in parking areas.
FAQs
How to park a Sharjah-registered car in Dubai?
You can park a Sharjah-registered vehicle in Dubai by using the mParking facility. Write area code (SHJ)<space>Plate Number<space>Zone Number<space>Duration and send it to 7275. You will receive a confirmation message in return which will be your ticket.
Can I park my car at Sharjah airport?
Yes, you can. The Sharjah airport provides a paid car parking facility to all the guests, passengers and natives. You can park your car for up to 30 days.
What are the new parking timings in Sharjah for 7-day zones?
The new parking timings for 7-day parking zones in Sharjah are from 08:00 am to midnight.
What is Sharjah’s 10-minute parking grace period?
Sharjah grants drivers a 10-minute grace period every time they start a new public parking session, even if they move to a different spot. No fines are issued during this window as long as payment is made within the first ten minutes.
Parking systems and facilities are the modern solution for accommodating the increasing number of vehicles in the region. The government is working to build new parking spots that can better facilitate the drivers. If you are someone who finds parking tricky despite the available space, you will be relieved to know that many modern cars come with parking sensors that assist in parking. Here is a list of cars with the best automatic parking systems.
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