Abu Dhabi has introduced additional paid parking areas. Photo: Abu Dhabi Mobility
Abu Dhabi has introduced additional paid parking areas. Photo: Abu Dhabi Mobility
Abu Dhabi has introduced additional paid parking areas. Photo: Abu Dhabi Mobility
Abu Dhabi has introduced additional paid parking areas. Photo: Abu Dhabi Mobility

Abu Dhabi introduces new paid parking zones


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Abu Dhabi on Thursday expanded its public paid parking network, with new charges introduced with immediate effect.

Q Mobility, which operates the emirate's Mawaqif parking system as well as the Darb Road toll scheme, said additional paid zones had been activated in the Eastern Mangroves, Dolphin Park, some sectors along Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street — specifically Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4, and 5 - and Al Qurm Plaza as of Thursday.

The authority said the move was in line with efforts to "regulate vehicle movement and enhance the efficiency of public parking usage across the emirate" and improve traffic flow.

This decision comes after the completion of infrastructure works in relation to the areas, including curb painting and the installation of additional parking signage.

The parking operator called on motorists to follow instructions displayed on new signage.

Standard parking in Abu Dhabi is Dh2 ($0.54) an hour, with premium parking costing Dh3 per hour.

Q Mobility was established in September, 2024 by Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ to manage, operate and develop the Abu Dhabi toll system DARB and the Abu Dhabi parking system Mawaqif.

The company operates under the supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Abu Dhabi Mobility, previously known as the Integrated Transport Centre.

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Updated: July 10, 2025, 5:09 PM