{"id":50326,"date":"2022-03-28T14:11:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T14:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=50326"},"modified":"2022-07-07T10:48:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T10:48:13","slug":"free-car-parking-timing-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/free-car-parking-timing-change\/","title":{"rendered":"New Timings for Free Car Parking Facilities in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The public parking system of Dubai is counted among one of the most efficient systems across the globe. For the convenience of the users, parking zones are free on specific days of the week and on public holidays. Recently, the government announced a change in timings and days of free public parking facilities across the Emirate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s discuss the changes in free car parking in Dubai in more detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unpaid Public Parking Facility in Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Multi-Storey car parking facility in Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All the legal parking spaces in Dubai are paid. The amount of parking varies from the parking zone to zone. Here are the recent changes that RTA Dubai<\/a> announced regarding unpaid car parking in Dubai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Parking Days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to the previous timings, the public parking in Dubai were free on Fridays<\/strong> and other gazette holidays. Now, as per the new car parking rules in Dubai, parking will be free on Sundays<\/strong> and public holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, you can also avail free parking during public holidays. For instance, RTA has recently announced free car parking in Dubai<\/a> during Eid Al Adha break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Limit for Public Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The maximum limit of parking a vehicle (consistently) remains unchanged i.e. 4 hours,<\/strong> and all the other laws of parking zones will be applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things that Have Remained Unchanged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the recent announcement, a sense of confusion can be created related to the free parking facility in Dubai. We have listed all the elements related to the parking facility that remain the same after the changes to the free car parking time in Dubai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Parking Rates <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The parking rates of the paid parking zones will remain the same. Each parking zone will charge rates according to the time of stay. The minimum parking charge is AED 2.3\/hour<\/strong> and the highest is AED 10.3\/hour<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Parking Payment Methods <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

RTA offers multiple payment methods to pay the parking charges. The options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n