Starting in the third quarter of 2024, visitors to Dubai Mall will need to pay for parking as a new barrier-free system is introduced. This initiative, a collaboration between Emaar Malls and Salik, will utilize automated vehicle plate recognition to charge parking fees directly from customers’ Salik accounts.
How does the new payment system work?
The new system will function similarly to Salik’s toll charges, using vehicle plate recognition to deduct parking fees automatically. This process aims to eliminate the need for gates or barriers, thereby reducing congestion and improving traffic flow within the mall’s parking areas.
Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, CEO and board member of Salik Company PJSC, stated in a Whats On UAE article, “Salik is ideally placed to provide this seamless and convenient customer journey, with the solution eliminating the need for gates or barriers at Dubai Mall, helping to minimize congestion and traffic for the customers.”
Parking fees breakdown:
Weekdays (Monday to Thursday):
0 to 4 hours: Free
4 to 5 hours: Dhs40
5 to 6 hours: Dhs60
6 to 7 hours: Dhs80
8 to 12 hours: Dhs100
12 to 24 hours: Dhs500
Over 24 hours: Dhs1,000
Weekends (Friday to Sunday) and public holidays:
0 to 6 hours: Free
6 to 7 hours: Dhs80
7 to 8 hours: Dhs100
8 to 12 hours: Dhs200
12 to 24 hours: Dhs500
Over 24 hours: Dhs1,000
Parking fees will be applicable to the Grand parking, Cinema parking, and Fashion parking areas. Currently, Zabeel and Fountain Views parking zones remain free of charge.
Exemptions:
Certain groups, such as people of determination, public service providers (including police, ambulance, and emergency response vehicles), and valet drop-offs, will be exempt from the parking fees.
