Paid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City from February 2026
Come February, residents and visitors to Dubai International City will have to pay for the car parking.According to a notification displayed by authorities in the International City, paid parking tariffs will apply in International City from February 1, 2026.Parking meters have not yet been installed in the community, but paid parking signboards in some of the areas such as France and China clusters have installed in the community. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The parking signboards show that the tariffs at the Dubai International City will be applied under Code Q from 8am to 12 midnight.According to data available on the Parkin website, tariffs start from Dh2 for half-an-hour and go up to Dh25 for 16 hours.More parking for residents, visitors Finding parking is a major challenge for residents and visitors in the International City, especially during the evening and at night.In addition to residents, rent-a-car companies and many companies operating smaller cargo trucks also occupy a lot of parking space in the city because International City is one of the most affordable communities in terms of property rentals in the emirate.“It’s quite a tough task for me to find a parking space during the evening because I go to work in the morning and return home late. The introduction of paid parking tariffs will ensure more parking spaces available for residents when they return to their homes after work,” said Waqas Khan, who is into delivery business.International City is one of the last few major communities in the city where parking is free.Najam Ahmed, who owns an apartment in the International City, has rented out his apartment to live in Al Qusais due to parking and the proximity of his children's schools.“Definitely, parking is one of the reasons that I moved to Al Qusais. Because I am a businessman, I return home around 10 to 11pm. By then, it is well-nigh impossible to get a parking space. And I own three vehicles due to personal and my business requirements. Now with the introduction of paid parking tariffs in International City, I can think of relocating to my apartment because I’ll be able to find parking there now,” said Ahmed.Parkin Company, Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has introduced paid parking facilities in a number of communities over the past couple of years.In November, the Dubai-listed company implemented paid parking zones in International Academic City and Sports City, days after unveiling two new similar zones in Studio City and Outsource City.On April 4, 2025, Parkin implemented the Variable Parking Tariff Policy in Dubai with peak and off-peak tariffs to optimise parking management in congested, high-density, high-demand areas, encouraging turnover of parking infrastructure while supporting efficient traffic flow throughout the city, particularly during peak times.Peak pricing will apply for six out of the 14 chargeable hours per day (8am – 10am and 4pm – 8pm), excluding Sundays and public holidays. Tariffs during off-peak hours (10am – 4pm and 8pm – 10pm) will remain unchanged, with pricing in line with the existing tariff structure currently in place.From vehicle ban to fare hike: 10 UAE traffic laws, changes that residents must knowDubai: New parking tariff rates in Jumeirah Village TrianglePaid parking in Dubai: 6 new subscription options to park car for any duration
Come February, residents and visitors to Dubai International City will have to pay for the car parking.
According to a notification displayed by authorities in the International City, paid parking tariffs will apply in International City from February 1, 2026.
Parking meters have not yet been installed in the community, but paid parking signboards in some of the areas such as France and China clusters have installed in the community.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The parking signboards show that the tariffs at the Dubai International City will be applied under Code Q from 8am to 12 midnight.
According to data available on the Parkin website, tariffs start from Dh2 for half-an-hour and go up to Dh25 for 16 hours.
More parking for residents, visitors
Finding parking is a major challenge for residents and visitors in the International City, especially during the evening and at night.
In addition to residents, rent-a-car companies and many companies operating smaller cargo trucks also occupy a lot of parking space in the city because International City is one of the most affordable communities in terms of property rentals in the emirate.
“It’s quite a tough task for me to find a parking space during the evening because I go to work in the morning and return home late. The introduction of paid parking tariffs will ensure more parking spaces available for residents when they return to their homes after work,” said Waqas Khan, who is into delivery business.
International City is one of the last few major communities in the city where parking is free.
Najam Ahmed, who owns an apartment in the International City, has rented out his apartment to live in Al Qusais due to parking and the proximity of his children's schools.
“Definitely, parking is one of the reasons that I moved to Al Qusais. Because I am a businessman, I return home around 10 to 11pm. By then, it is well-nigh impossible to get a parking space. And I own three vehicles due to personal and my business requirements. Now with the introduction of paid parking tariffs in International City, I can think of relocating to my apartment because I’ll be able to find parking there now,” said Ahmed.
Parkin Company, Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has introduced paid parking facilities in a number of communities over the past couple of years.
In November, the Dubai-listed company implemented paid parking zones in International Academic City and Sports City, days after unveiling two new similar zones in Studio City and Outsource City.
On April 4, 2025, Parkin implemented the Variable Parking Tariff Policy in Dubai with peak and off-peak tariffs to optimise parking management in congested, high-density, high-demand areas, encouraging turnover of parking infrastructure while supporting efficient traffic flow throughout the city, particularly during peak times.
Peak pricing will apply for six out of the 14 chargeable hours per day (8am – 10am and 4pm – 8pm), excluding Sundays and public holidays. Tariffs during off-peak hours (10am – 4pm and 8pm – 10pm) will remain unchanged, with pricing in line with the existing tariff structure currently in place.
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