When you move to a new city or finally get your driver’s license there’s a lot to take in. However, the one thing you should know about is how Mawaqif Parking works in Abu Dhabi.

Every Emirate has its own parking system and Abu Dhabi has Mawaqif Parking

Within Mawaqif itself, there are many different forms of parking. You can differentiate these parkings from the colour of the sidewalk.

• Standard parking is blue and black
• Premium parking is blue and white
• Sukkan (Residential) Parking is blue and black and accompanied with a blue line on the floor or a sign that notifies motorists that the parking is residential

Mawaqif also has different permits in which motorists and residents can apply for

Limited Term permits for Standard Parking:

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• Corporate & Individual
  • You can apply for parking permit to be used in standard public parking spaces in all sectors of the Emirate, for (1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months and 12 Months). This does not include the residents’ parking lots, the premium parking, Multi – Story Parking and villa areas.
• Process
  1. Enter Traffic Code
  2. Verifying OTP
  3. Select Vehicle
  4. Select Permit Duration
  5. Accepting terms & conditions
  6. Pay the fees
• Fees
  • 1 month – AED391
  • 3 months – AED1174
  • 6 months – AED2348
  • 12 months – AED4695
• Click here to apply.

Resident Parking Permit:

• • You can request a sector-specific residential Mawaqif parking permit to use instead of a parking ticket in standard and residential parking areas.
• Process
  • Submit the application and the required documents through the available channels
  • Pay the applicable fees
  • Receive the permit
• Required Document
  • Emirates ID copy
• Fees
  • First car – AED800 annually
  • Second car – AED1,200 annually
  • UAE nationals – free
• Click here to apply.

Finally, there are a variety of ways to pay for Mawaqif parking around the capital city

These ways include:

• Darb Application
• Mawaqif parking kiosks
• Text Message (3009)
• Mobile phone payment (m-MAWAQiF)
• Rechargeable card

Fees:

• Standard Parking – AED2 per hour
• Premium Parking – AED3 per hour

To pay via text message to 3009 view the image below.

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