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Dubai parking payment | charges and zone payment methods
Last Updated On Sun Jan 25 2026
Dubai has one of the most advanced and well-developed parking systems in the world, so it's important to understand how Dubai parking payment works to save time and avoid unnecessary fines. So, to be able to park confidently anywhere in Dubai. invygo, the smarter way to move, shares with you parking zones, charges, and payment methods.
Dubai parking zone codes
Dubai has multiple parking zones, and each one has a code, so let's describe each one to be able to differentiate between them and choose the suitable one.
1- Zone A commercial_premium
Type: on-street parking.
Duration: usually 4 hours.
Price: 4 AED per hour.
2- Zone B commercial _standard
Type: on-street parking.
Duration: 24 hours.
Price: 3 AED per hour.
3- Zone C Residential _ standard
Type: off-street parking.
Duration: long stay allowed.
Price: 2 AED per hour.
4- Zone D Residential _ Outer
Type: long-term parking.
Duration: 24 hours.
Price: 2 AED per hour.
Parking payment methods in Dubai.
Dubai provides multiple parking payment options to allow drivers to choose the most suitable method that suits them best.
1- Online parking payment through the apps.
Paying through the apps is one of the easiest methods for making parking payments.
1- RTA Dubai app
2- DubaiNow App
3- Parking App
2- Using SMS to pay for parking in Dubai.
Parking provides you the ability to pay for Dubai parking via SMS. Send a message to 7275 with your plate number, zone number, and duration. The zone code will be available at parking signs, but we have two formats of the message
For UAE-registered vehicles, use this format.
Plate number, zone number, duration. Example for:
SMS: A12536 125 3
Plate number: A12536
Zone number: 125
Duration: 3
For non-registered vehicles using.
Format: <CountryCode><Platecode><space><plate number><space><zone number><duration>.
After sending the message, you will receive a confirmation SMS, the parking fees will be deducted from your mobile balance, and in most of the zones, you will get a reminder SMS before the ticket expires.
3- WhatsApp parking payment:
In some areas, you can pay the parking fee through the RTA's official WhatsApp by following automated steps: Enter vehicle and zone details, then confirm payment.
How to extend the parking in Dubai.
Parking has to be extended before it expires; it can be extended
- by sending a new SMS
- Paying through the apps
- paying through the RTA's official website
Note: It's better to extend the parking remotely because it helps to avoid fines.
Conclusion.
By understanding the parking zones, payment methods, and charges, you can manage parking confidently and avoid fines. invygo The smarter way to move, has provided you with this guide with all the essential information to let you manage the parking easily and to avoid fines.
By understanding the parking zones, payment methods, and charges, you can manage parking confidently. Invygo, the smarter way to move, has provided this guide containing all the essential information required to manage parking and avoid fines.


