Motorists in Dubai could soon face higher parking charges after the city’s main paid parking operator submitted a proposal to revise its tariff structure.
Parkin, the largest provider of public paid parking services in the emirate, disclosed that it formally approached the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in mid-February 2026 with suggested adjustments that would increase the weighted average public parking rate if approved. The proposal includes modifications to seasonal parking cards and related pricing.
“In mid February 2026, the company made a formal submission to the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), requesting various adjustments that, if approved, would increase the weighted average public parking tariff. Among these are proposed changes to the seasonal card structure and tariffs, designed to reduce existing price arbitrage and better align with the variable pricing introduced earlier this year,” the company said in a statement filed with the Dubai Financial Market.
It added: “The proposals would also preserve the existing discount framework to promote long term fairness for customers, Parkin, and the RTA.”
According to Khaleej Times, average hourly parking costs in Dubai had already climbed significantly in 2025. During the third quarter of last year, the weighted average hourly rate reached Dh3.03, marking a 51 per cent increase from Dh2.01 in the same period a year earlier. The jump followed the rollout of a variable tariff system in April 2025, when Parkin introduced demand-based pricing across the city.
The company said the RTA has acknowledged receipt of the submission and will carry out a detailed evaluation before elevating the matter to Dubai’s Executive Council for further guidance and final approval.
In its financial results, Parkin reported a net profit of Dh625.5 million for 2025, reflecting a 48 per cent increase year-on-year.
