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Dubai: Parkin to operate parking facilities at some public parks
The agreement between Dubai Municipality and Parkin also includes exploring opportunities for investment and development of multi-storey parking structures
- PUBLISHED: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1:06 PM UPDATED: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1:47 PM
Parking operations at some of Dubai's public parks will be operated by Parkin Company PJSC after an agreement was signed between Dubai Municipality and Parkin on Wednesday.
The agreement will "enhance operational efficiency and service quality across the emirate’s public parking infrastructure," according to both the entities.
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The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between both parties in several key areas, including developing planning and regulatory standards, streamlining permit procedures, and enabling data exchange to support service optimisation.
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The MoU enables Parkin to manage select public parking facilities owned by Dubai Municipality, adding to the company’s growing network of smart-parking solution offerings, according to a joint press statement released on Wednesday.
There are five major parks in Dubai, including Za’abeel, Mushrif National Park, Al Mamzar, Al Khor, and Al Safa. According to Dubai Municipality, these parks welcomed a combined 6.69 million visitors last year.
Dubai Municipality also operates the Qur’anic Garden that attracted 1.8 million visitors last year, and Dubai Frame which received 1.59 million visitors in 2024. There is also Children’s City and a number of municipal parks.
Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said: “The MoU aligns with our efforts to develop integrated infrastructure that meets Dubai’s aspirations for a smart and sustainable future. Through this collaboration, we aim to improve the quality and efficiency of public services, enhance the customer experience, and support Dubai’s strategic vision for sustainable urban mobility.”
The agreement between Dubai Municipality and Parkin also “includes exploring opportunities for investment and development of multi-storey parking structures, managing regulated facilities, and delivering value-added parking services at major events. The scope also covers the development of unified criteria for utilising private plots as public parking areas and identifying innovative mobility solutions, including smart access, and payment systems.”
Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, said: Leveraging our extensive expertise in managing public parking, and in alignment with the Dubai Municipality’s long-term urban planning goals, we are developing integrated infrastructure to enhance urban mobility and support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.”
“This partnership with Dubai Municipality reflects Parkin’s commitment to advancing the emirate’s vision for a smarter and more sustainable future,” he added.
