Dubai homeowners raise concerns as gated community introduces paid visitor parking
Dubai: “If this goes ahead, the cost could be as much as Dh2,700 a month for someone relying on visitor parking, which is a significant additional expense for many people in the community,” said Andreas Lambri, a homeowner in Uptown Motor City . Homeowners and residents of the gated Dubai community have raised concerns over plans to introduce paid parking in designated visitor parking areas,…
Dubai residents are expressing concerns over the implementation of paid parking in a gated community, as it could result in significant additional expenses for households with multiple vehicles. The new system, set to begin on September 3, 2026, will charge Dh5 per hour for visitor parking, 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Homeowners argue that the distinction between residents and visitors using parking spaces will be challenging, especially considering many families have only a few allocated spaces but additional cars.
EDACOM, the community management company, clarified that the new system only applies to designated visitor parking areas and does not affect owners or residents using their allocated spaces. They also mentioned that long-term parking options will be available for those requiring extra parking. The measures aim to address issues like illegal parking, overcrowding, and abandoned vehicles, aligning with Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) guidelines.
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