In Dubai, there are several convenient ways to pay for parking. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented various payment methods to make it easier for residents and visitors to park their vehicles. The diverse range of options accommodates both online and offline preferences. You can conveniently pay for public parking in Dubai using parking meters, mobile phone apps, and even through popular messaging platform WhatsApp. 

Here are the common ways to pay for parking in Dubai:

1. Coin: In certain areas, traditional parking meters accept coins as a means of payment. Inserting the appropriate coins into the meter allows you to pay for your parking. However, newer meters may not take cash. Alternatively, if a parking payment machine is available, you can insert one dirham and 50 fils coins, as specified by the RTA. The process has evolved, and now, instead of a paper ticket, you enter your vehicle's plate number for payment, receiving an SMS confirmation on your registered mobile number.

2. Prepaid Parking Cards (nol Cards): If you're short on change, using your Nol card at parking payment machines is a hassle-free option. Insert your Nol card into the designated slot, enter the required details, select the parking duration, and the fee will be deducted from your Nol card's balance. Discover the convenience of Nol card parking in Dubai.

3. Credit or debit cards: In Dubai, the parking payment machines conveniently cater to various payment options, including the acceptance of credit or debit cards, which you can effortlessly insert or scan at the machine.  

Information You Need to Enter to Use Payment Parking Machine: 

You can use coins, Nol cards, or credit/debit cards for payment at a Dubai parking machine. Regardless of your chosen method, you need to provide the following details:

• Vehicle Plate Source: Specify the Emirate of Car Registration
• Vehicle Plate Code
• Vehicle Plate Number

4. Seasonal Cards: For those who regularly utilize public parking and prefer to avoid frequent payments, a practical solution is to choose a seasonal parking card. These cards offer options for one year, three months, and six months, providing a convenient alternative to paying each time you park.

Check out the pricing details based on permit types and zones:

General Subscription Permit for Zones A, B, C, and D:

1 month: AED 500
3 months: AED 1400
6 months: AED 2500
12 months: AED 4500

Plots Subscription Permit for Zones B and D:

1 month: AED 250
3 months: AED 700
6 months: AED 1300
12 months: AED 2400

How to a obtain seasonal parking card: 

Through the RTA app: To secure a seasonal parking permit for your vehicle, follow these quick steps:

• Download the 'RTA' app on your smartphone available for IOS and Android.
• Log in using your UAE Pass or create an account by providing basic details.
• Access the 'Parking Services' tab and select 'Seasonal Parking Card.'
• Accept the terms and conditions.
• Choose the permit type, category, and activation date.
• Add your registered vehicles (up to three per traffic file).
• Pay the applicable fees based on permit type and duration.

After completing the process, your permit becomes active, and you can start using it immediately. Note that the permit is valid for one vehicle at a time. To switch the vehicle plate number, wait for 45 minutes from activation and select the desired number plate through the app.

5. mParking Service (Easy SMS Parking Payment): Conveniently pay for your car parking in Dubai with the mParking service. Text your details to 7275 in the format: Emirate/Country code <space> plate code <space> plate no. <space> area no. <space> and duration in hours.

Example: DXB A 0000 343A 2

This service caters to plates registered in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. Note: A 30 fils charge from telecom providers applies when using mParking. Simplify your parking payments with this hassle-free SMS service.

6. Pay For Parking Through Whatsapp: Explore the simplicity of Dubai's parking payment system, Park & Pay, offered by the Road and Transport Authority. With this user-friendly method, you can settle your parking dues through a WhatsApp message to RTA's Chatbot, Mahboub.

Here's how it operates:

• Add Mahboub to your contacts at 00971-58-800-9090.
• Initiate a chat with Mahboub on WhatsApp to pay your public parking fee.
• Follow the format '[Plate Number] Space [Zone Number] Space [Duration], for e.g., A00000 000A 2.
• Experience convenient parking payments with the straightforward Park & Pay system in Dubai.

7. Through RTA Dubai app: Make parking hassle-free by utilizing your debit/credit card or phone wallet – whether it's Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Huawei Pay – through the 'RTA Dubai' app on your Apple, Android, or Huawei device.

What sets this app apart is its convenient auto-renewal feature for paid public parking, preventing potential fines due to overlooking ticket renewals.

Steps to Pay Dubai Parking Fees with the RTA Dubai App:

• Download the app from the iPhone App Store, Google Play, or HUAWEI AppGallery.
• Register your vehicle seamlessly within the application.
• Follow the provided instructions to complete your Dubai parking fee payment effortlessly.

8. Convenient Parking Payments via DubaiNow App: Explore a seamless parking payment experience using the DubaiNow app, compatible with both Apple and Android devices. This unified app, encompassing various government services, enables users to settle electricity and phone bills, recharge Salik, and verify UAE residency visa status.

Navigate to the 'Driving' section on the app's homepage to access the parking service. Simply enter the parking code (found on signboards), provide your vehicle plate details, and make tariff payments securely online using your credit or debit card. Simplify your transactions with DubaiNow.

9. Parking Payments for iPhone Users with Apple Pay via 'App Clips': Newly installed signs feature Quick Response (QR) codes, allowing you to leverage the 'App Clips' feature on your iPhone for seamless payments through Apple Pay.

No need for additional app downloads simply follow these steps:

• Scan the QR code with your iPhone.
• A pop-up screen will appear—tap on 'Open.'
• Enter your vehicle details and choose the parking duration.
• Complete the payment effortlessly using Apple Pay.

10. Digital Wallet Apps:  Paying for parking is easy at public lots and car parks with special machines. Just use your phone's wallet app, open it, and tap on the machine to pay using your phone.  Utilizing near-field communication (NFC) on your smartphone, open the digital wallet app, and effortlessly tap against the Point-of-Sale (POS) machine to complete your parking payment. Streamline your parking experience with the ease of mobile wallet transactions.

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