Dubai has witnessed a significant increase in public parking fees following the implementation of a variable tariff system in April. According to recent financial reports, the average hourly parking rate rose by 51% during July-September 2025, jumping from 2.01 dirhams to 3.03 dirhams compared to the same period last year.
The new demand-based pricing structure introduced premium parking in high-traffic areas including Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Deira, and Jumeirah. During peak hours (8-10 AM and 4-8 PM), motorists now pay 6 dirhams for the first hour in these zones, while off-peak rates remain unchanged and parking stays free overnight and on Sundays.
This pricing shift has prompted many drivers to purchase seasonal cards, contributing to strong financial results for Parkin Company PJSC. The company reported a record net profit of 157 million dirhams in Q3 2025, a 50% year-over-year increase, with public parking revenue growing 30% to 135 million dirhams. The Roads and Transport Authority has initiated a third-party review of the seasonal card system to address fare discrepancies.
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