How to Apply For a Non-Resident Parking Permit in Al Mankhool, Dubai

Al Mankhool is a residential area located in Bur Dubai. Like most residential communities in Dubai, Al Mankhool has some strict rules and regulations to ensure the safety and convenience of its residents. It is why non-residents are prohibited to park their cars in Al Mankhool between 12 am to 8 am. However, with a valid parking permit, non-residents can use the parking space during that time. 

If you live in Al Mankhool and are frequently visited by friends and family who stay over late, then you can request to issue a non-resident parking permit in Al Mankhool. Read here to know how you can apply for a parking permit in Al Mankhool. 

APPLY FOR A PARKING PERMIT IN AL MANKHOOL

Before we learn how to apply for a parking permit in Al Mankhool, first find out who can apply for it and what are the documents required for the application process. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

Residents of an area can apply for a parking permit in Al Mankhool, as parking of non-resident vehicles from 12 am to 8 am is prohibited in this area. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO ISSUE A PARKING PERMIT IN AL MANKHOOL 

Here is a list of documents required to apply for a parking permit in Al Mankhool: 

• Residential unit’s title deed copy/ownership certificate or Ejari approved valid tenancy agreement. 
• Valid ownership documents of your vehicle or Mulkiya as the permits are issued on the vehicle’s plate numbers. 

WAYS TO APPLY FOR A PARKING PERMIT IN AL MANKHOOL 

Permits for parking in Al Mankhool can be requested online as well as in-person. There are two ways to apply for it: 

• RTA Dubai official website 
• RTA Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool and Al Kifaf

HOW TO APPLY FOR A PARKING PERMIT IN AL MANKHOOL THROUGH RTA

If applying online via RTA website, here is the step that the applicant has to follow:  

1. Log on to RTA’s official website
2. Select the service ‘Apply for a Parking Permit Within a Residential Area’
3. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button 
4. Select ‘Parking Permit’ within Al Mankhool area
5. Fill in the details and upload the documents required
6. The applicant receives an SMS regarding the rejection or approval of the application
7. If the application is approved then check the details of the parking permit via RTA website

If applying through RTA Customer Happiness Centre, here are the steps one needs to follow: 

• Submit the documents at the counter of the centre 
• Applicant gets the permit either as a paper card or in plastic or any other form 

SERVICE FEES FOR A PARKING PERMIT IN AL MANKHOOL AREA, DUBAI 

This service is completely free and is valid for one year and needs to be renewed. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

A few terms and conditions apply that the applicant needs to know before requesting to issue a parking permit in Al Mankhool:

• The number of this public parking permit is allotted according to the size of the villa or apartment in the residential area: 
  • A 4-bed or more villa or apartment with a living room: 5 permits 
  • A 3-bed apartment and a living room: 4 permits 
  • A 2-bed apartment and a living room: 3 permits 
  • A studio apartment or a 1-bed apartment and a living room: 2 permits 

• This permit is not applicable for parking in reserved spots in Al Mankhool 
• The permit can be used in only one residential area and here in Al Mankhool only
• If you are applying via the RTA website, you will get a soft copy of the permit. You don’t need to print and paste it on your vehicle. The permit is virtually linked to the vehicle. 

This is how a non-resident can get a parking permit in Al Mankhool. A parking permit is mandatory and one has to pay a fine of AED 1,000 for parking without it. The same rule applies on parking a car in a reserved spot. Make sure you know everything about car parking in Dubai to avoid hefty traffic fines. Also, avoid common parking mistakes in general that may lead to various inconveniences and may yield fines in some cases. 

Parking permits issued on the vehicle’s plate number are virtually linked to them at the time of application. Therefore, if your non-resident friend or family member buys a new or used car in Dubai,  being a resident of Al Mankhool you need to apply for its permit again. 

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