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Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Parkin Company PJSC, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, to enhance operational efficiency and service quality across the emirate’s public parking infrastructure.
Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, and Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, Chairman of Parkin’s Board of Directors, attended the signing ceremony. The MoU was signed by Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, and Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, a Dubai Media Office report conveyed.
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Framework for smarter parking solutions
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between both parties in several key areas, including developing planning and regulatory standards, streamlining permit procedures, and enabling data exchange to support service optimisation. The MoU further authorises Parkin to manage selected free public parking facilities owned by Dubai Municipality, expanding the company’s growing portfolio of smart-parking solutions.
Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said: “This MoU aligns with our efforts to develop integrated infrastructure that meets Dubai’s aspirations for a smart and sustainable future. Through this collaboration, we aim to improve the quality and efficiency of public services, enhance the customer experience, and support Dubai’s strategic vision for sustainable urban mobility.”
Driving innovation and urban development
The agreement includes exploring opportunities for investment in and development of multi-storey parking structures, managing regulated facilities, and delivering value-added parking services at major events. The scope also includes developing unified criteria for using private plots as public parking areas and identifying innovative mobility solutions, including smart access and payment systems.
Commenting on the collaborative nature of the MoU, Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, said: “This partnership with Dubai Municipality reflects Parkin’s commitment to advancing the emirate’s vision for a smarter and more sustainable future. Leveraging our extensive expertise in managing public parking, and in alignment with the Municipality’s long-term urban planning goals, we are developing integrated infrastructure to enhance urban mobility and support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.”
The MoU highlights both organisations’ roles in driving Dubai’s transformation into a leading global city through effective public-private collaboration, as set out under the principles of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. It aims to support the creation of modern urban infrastructure that meets the evolving demand for smarter parking solutions.
Parkin announces Variable Parking Tariff Policy in Dubai
In March, Parkin Company PJSC announced an update regarding the Variable Parking Tariff Policy.
As previously communicated by the company, the Variable Parking Tariff Policy was scheduled to take effect in Dubai on 4th April 2025, a WAM report said.
Introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the new policy applied peak and off-peak tariffs across 100 per cent of the public parking portfolio and approximately 35 per cent of developer spaces. The tariff structure was based on the type of parking facility—Standard or Premium Parking—and whether the service was used during peak or off-peak hours.
Premium Parking was defined as parking facilities located in high-demand, densely populated areas, often adjacent to or near public transport infrastructure. These zones were clearly marked with dedicated signage and displayed tariff information. Additional details were made available on the Parkin website, mobile app, and social media channels.
Updated parking designations and tariffs
Following further discussions between Parkin and the RTA, approximately 40 per cent of the company’s public parking portfolio was designated as Premium Parking—an increase from the previously communicated 35 per cent. The remainder of the public parking spaces were categorised as Standard Parking.
As of year-end 2024, the company operated 3,200 parking spaces across six Multi-Storey Car Parks (MSCPs).
The MSCP parking tariff remained unchanged at Dhs5 per hour, charged around the clock, 365 days a year.
However, customers parking for more than eight hours within any 24-hour period were subject to a maximum fee of Dhs40.
Extension to developer spaces and event tariffs
Also as of year-end 2024, Parkin’s private developer portfolio consisted of 19,200 spaces. Following discussions with the RTA, it was anticipated that approximately 35 per cent of this portfolio—up from a previously expected 0 per cent—would be subject to the variable tariff.
In line with the public parking portfolio, the Variable Parking Tariff Policy was also set to apply to developer parking spaces from April 4, 2025. A breakdown of applicable tariffs for developer spaces was provided in the appendix.
To manage increased vehicle volumes during major events, a special tariff of Dhs25 per hour was to be applied from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm in the area surrounding the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This event tariff was applicable to approximately 200 spaces.
