Cop26: The UN climate conference explained

Leaders from almost 200 countries are meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, in November. They will gather as part of a UN climate change conference. Here’s everything you need to know about Cop26 and why it is important.

End of free parking

- paid-for parking will be rolled across Abu Dhabi island on August 18

- drivers will have three working weeks leeway before fines are issued

- areas that are currently free to park - around Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Maqta Bridge, Mussaffah Bridge and the Corniche - will now require a ticket

- villa residents will need a permit to park outside their home. One vehicle is Dh800 and a second is Dh1,200. 

- The penalty for failing to pay for a ticket after 10 minutes will be Dh200

- Parking on a patch of sand will incur a fine of Dh300

Updated: December 16, 2021, 4:52 PM