Paid parking in Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle could ease congestion, residents say
Paid parking boards have been installed across Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Dubai, signalling that paid parking in the community is set to begin soon.Residents and visitors will be required to pay for parking once the system is activated, as Khaleej Times observed several covered paid parking signs deployed within the neighbourhood, particularly around JVC District 15. According to Parkonic’s call centre, the covers will be lifted once paid parking is officially activated.Khaleej Times reached out to Parkonic for clarification on the activation date and parking fees. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Based on signage seen by Khaleej Times, the parking zone code listed on the covered boards is P105.Residents said the signs, which they began noticing on Monday (January 26), have raised questions about charges, parking zones, and enforcement timelines. Meriyam, a JVC resident, said she is not directly affected as her building includes a designated parking spot, which is common in many newer developments across the community.“Most of the newer buildings in JVC come with parking included,” she said. “But I’ve noticed a lot of abandoned or broken cars around the area, which really ruin the overall view. I’m quite happy if this helps organise things better.”Khaleej Times also observed several abandoned vehicles parked within the neighbourhood.JVC, a popular residential district with a mix of apartment buildings, cafés, gyms, Pilates studios and salons, has long faced parking pressure, particularly around commercial areas with high visitor traffic.Meriya added that paid parking could ease congestion near businesses, where long parked vehicles often occupy limited spaces.“With so many cafés, gyms, Pilates studios and salons in JVC, it’s often hard to find parking nearby because spots are taken by residents or cars that haven’t moved in a long time,” she said. “Paid parking could actually make it easier for visitors and clients to access these places.”Another resident, Hameed Montasir, also confirmed seeing the paid parking boards and said he had tried to pay but received an invalid zone message. Despite this, he said he supports the move.“I think this is a good idea overall,” he said, adding that clearer parking rules could help reduce long term parking issues and improve availability.A third resident welcomed the change, saying it would make things easier for visitors, even if residents already have parking.“This is excellent,” Hassan said. “Even though I have parking, many times my friends come over and they end up leaving their cars far away and taking a taxi because they can’t find parking nearby.”At the time of writing, no official announcement has been made regarding parking tariffs, operating hours or enforcement details in JVC. Residents said they expect further clarity once parking meters are installed and zone details are formally announced.Paid parking begins in Discovery Gardens; monthly membership fee costs Dh945Paid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City from February 2026Paid parking in Discovery Gardens, registration deadline pushed after app issues reported
Paid parking boards have been installed across Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Dubai, signalling that paid parking in the community is set to begin soon.
Residents and visitors will be required to pay for parking once the system is activated, as Khaleej Times observed several covered paid parking signs deployed within the neighbourhood, particularly around JVC District 15. According to Parkonic’s call centre, the covers will be lifted once paid parking is officially activated.
Khaleej Times reached out to Parkonic for clarification on the activation date and parking fees.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Based on signage seen by Khaleej Times, the parking zone code listed on the covered boards is P105.
Residents said the signs, which they began noticing on Monday (January 26), have raised questions about charges, parking zones, and enforcement timelines. Meriyam, a JVC resident, said she is not directly affected as her building includes a designated parking spot, which is common in many newer developments across the community.
“Most of the newer buildings in JVC come with parking included,” she said. “But I’ve noticed a lot of abandoned or broken cars around the area, which really ruin the overall view. I’m quite happy if this helps organise things better.”
Khaleej Times also observed several abandoned vehicles parked within the neighbourhood.
JVC, a popular residential district with a mix of apartment buildings, cafés, gyms, Pilates studios and salons, has long faced parking pressure, particularly around commercial areas with high visitor traffic.
Meriya added that paid parking could ease congestion near businesses, where long parked vehicles often occupy limited spaces.
“With so many cafés, gyms, Pilates studios and salons in JVC, it’s often hard to find parking nearby because spots are taken by residents or cars that haven’t moved in a long time,” she said. “Paid parking could actually make it easier for visitors and clients to access these places.”
Another resident, Hameed Montasir, also confirmed seeing the paid parking boards and said he had tried to pay but received an invalid zone message. Despite this, he said he supports the move.
“I think this is a good idea overall,” he said, adding that clearer parking rules could help reduce long term parking issues and improve availability.
A third resident welcomed the change, saying it would make things easier for visitors, even if residents already have parking.
“This is excellent,” Hassan said. “Even though I have parking, many times my friends come over and they end up leaving their cars far away and taking a taxi because they can’t find parking nearby.”
At the time of writing, no official announcement has been made regarding parking tariffs, operating hours or enforcement details in JVC. Residents said they expect further clarity once parking meters are installed and zone details are formally announced.
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