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Parkonic announces revised membership fees at Discovery Gardens from April 15
As of January 2026, a monthly membership was set at Dh945 and a quarterly membership at Dh2,625
- PUBLISHED: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 9:09 PM UPDATED: Wed 15 Apr 2026, 4:44 PM
Residents of Discovery Gardens will be able to avail discounted subscription parking rates starting April 15, Parkonic announced.
The revised subscription plans are as follows:
Monthly: Dh672
Quarterly: Dh1,999
For six months: Dh3,999
Annually: Dh4,999
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Tenants and owners in the community received emails from the parking company notifying them about the changes: "We're excited to share an important update regarding regulated parking at Discovery Gardens. Based on valuable feedback from our residents on the initial parking rates, revised subscription plans will come into effect from Wednesday, April 15, with monthly options starting from Dh672. Residents are encouraged to review the updated membership options and select the plan that best suits their requirements. Please find the revised parking subscription rates below."
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Parkonic noted that the update was coordinated with the relevant stakeholders, taking into account community feedback.
The paid parking system was introduced in Discovery Gardens to improve space management and reduce congestion. Under the system, each residential unit in buildings with no existing parking is entitled to one free parking permit. Before the revised rates, additional vehicles require a paid subscription, with a monthly membership costing Dh945 and a quarterly membership costing Dh2,625.
Several tenants raised concerns over the fees for additional vehicles, calling them “alarming rates” and “extremely high charges for a second vehicle.”
A tenant, Mohammad Ahamd told Khaleej Times that "Discovery Gardens is a middle-income community where tenants already pay high rents" and that this move "places an unfair financial burden on families".
Residents can activate their free parking permits through the Parkonic tenant registration portal. Paid parking subscriptions are also available through the Parkonic website and mobile app. The community developer, Nakheel, sent out emails requesting that residents secure parking before enforcement begins.
Tenants are required to provide the title deed, Ejari and their lease agreement to complete the registration process. Parkonic clarified that Approval is subject to document verification and is not instant. After registering their vehicles, they are required to activate resident parking eligibility via the PARKONIC+ App using an authorized PIN they will receive via email from PARKONIC.
For visitors, parking meters will also operate with variable charges depending on the time of day. From 8am to 5pm, parking will be charged at Dh4 per hour, while from 5pm to midnight, the rate will increase to Dh6 per hour. Parking will be free from midnight until 8am.
