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Ramadan 2026: Paid parking rates, timings revised in 3 emirates; see list here
In Dubai, residents will get two hours of free parking around Maghrib
- PUBLISHED: Wed 18 Feb 2026, 3:53 PM
As the holy month of Ramadan begins in the UAE, daily lives and routines of residents undergo a significant change. Several authorities, including the municipality and public transport, change timings and fees for their services and facilities.
In the run-up to the holy month, which officially began in the UAE after the crescent was sighted on February 17, some emirates have announced revised public parking timings and fees for the benefit of residents.
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Dubai
Fees for public parking will apply during two periods, from Monday to Saturday, the RTA said. The first period will be from 8am to 6pm, and the second from 8pm to 12 midnight.
This means that residents will get two hours of free parking around Maghrib, at a time when faithful are praying and breaking their fasts. Multi-storey parking facilities will operate 24/7, the RTA confirmed.
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Abu Dhabi
Q Mobility has announced that Darb toll charges will be Dh4 from Monday to Saturday during:
Morning peak timing: 8am to 10am
Evening peak timing: 2pm to 6pm
Paid public parking hours will run from Monday to Saturday across two intervals:
9am to 6pm
9pm to 2am
Fees are set at Dh2 per hour for standard parking spaces and Dh3 per hour for premium spaces. Parking will be free on Sundays.
Sharjah
Public parking will be free on Fridays, except for smart parking lots and parking zones subject to fees throughout the week, including public holidays.
Paid parking hours will be from 8am to midnight, from Saturday to Thursday, the municipality said.
