Dubai: The new variable parking tariff rate of Dh25 an hour at event venues in Dubai came into effect on Moday (17 February), as announced on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) by Parkin UAE, the city’s parking operator in Dubai.
The rate will be applicable during event hours.
“We recommend public transport, if you’re heading to an event zone.” the post said.
The affected areas around Dubai World Trade Centre, identified as the ‘Grand Event Zone’ in Dubai, have been divided into zones with codes 335X, 336X and 337X, Parkin said, adding that the zones are clearly marked with information about the tariffs.
The variable parking tariff system has apparently been introduced to ensure smoother traffic flow around major event venues that witness high traffic.
The announcement follows earlier changes to parking fees across the city. Earlier this month, the operator increased tariffs in zone F areas, which include popular locations such as Al Sufouh 2, The Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Internet City. These new rates, which came into effect on February 1, apply to all parking slots within the zone F areas.
The introduction of higher fees during event times comes as Dubai continues to host a growing number of international events, including exhibitions, concerts, and conferences.
