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Dubai parking fines detailed: fees, violations and how to pay
Gulf News lists the full range of Dubai parking offences, their fees and the online system for settling them.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Gulf News published a comprehensive guide on Dubai parking fines, outlining the offences, penalties and payment process as of 15 October 2026.
What happened
The public‑parking operator Parkin provides a schedule of fines that vary by location – roadside, public lots or multi‑storey car parks. Minor breaches such as exceeding the ticket’s time limit or parking without displaying a ticket attract a Dh100 fine, while serious violations like removing public signs can reach Dh10,000.
What the report adds
For roadside and plot parking, the guide breaks down fines into four tiers: Dh100 for overstaying, Dh150 for parking without a ticket, Dh200 for blocking spaces or driving on a pavement, and Dh1,000 for offences involving number plates, reserved spaces for People of Determination or unauthorised vehicle displays. The most severe infractions – tampering with signs or equipment – carry a Dh10,000 penalty.
In multi‑storey car parks, fines start at Dh150 for losing a ticket or card, Dh200 for parking outside marked bays or double‑parking, and Dh500 for exceeding the authorised duration or driving an over‑height vehicle. Higher penalties of Dh1,000 apply to fee evasion, misuse of reserved spaces and damage to facilities.
What was said
The article quotes Parkin as the source of the fine schedule, noting that “motorists can face fines for unpaid parking, overstaying, blocking other vehicles and misusing reserved spaces.”
How it came about
The detailed list follows recent regulatory updates in Dubai, including the exemption of shared‑housing units from mandatory car‑parking requirements announced on 7 October 2026 (see Felo’s coverage). The increased focus on parking enforcement aligns with the city’s broader push to manage traffic and public‑space usage amid rising visitor numbers to parks and attractions.
Key facts
- Minor parking violations in Dubai start at Dh100. (gulfnews.com)
- The highest parking fine is Dh10,000 for tampering with signs or equipment. (gulfnews.com)
- Multi‑storey car‑park fines include Dh150 for lost tickets and Dh200 for double‑parking. (gulfnews.com)
- People of Determination spaces require a valid permit, otherwise fines range from Dh1,000 to Dh10,000. (gulfnews.com)
- Payments can be made online through Parkin’s platform. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Dubai parking fines explained: Full list of violations, penalties and how to pay”
