{
  "id": 12634180,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi parking guide: MAWAQiF fees, timings, permits and how to pay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/abu-dhabi-parking-guide-mawaqif-fees-timings-permits-and-how-to-pay",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:37:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/abu-dhabi-parking-guide-mawaqif-fees-timings-permits-and-how-to-pay-1.500701843"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Driving in Abu Dhabi? Understanding the parking rules and fees can help you avoid costly mistakes. Public parking in Abu Dhabi is handled by MAWAQiF, the parking division of Abu Dhabi Mobility. There are two types of paid roadside parking: premium and standard. Premium parking spaces are marked in white and turquoise, while standard parking spaces have black and turquoise markings. Premium parking costs Dh3 per hour with a maximum of four hours, while standard parking is Dh2 per hour and allows for a full-day stay of 24 hours. Both types of parking are free on Sundays and public holidays. To pay for parking in Abu Dhabi, you can use the Darb or TAMM applications, SMS MAWAQiF with your vehicle information and payment details, or use payment machines. Resident and villa parking permits are available for those living in residential and villa areas, allowing free parking during certain hours. Multi-storey parking in Abu Dhabi is managed by ITC, offering various parking options with different costs, including daily, monthly, and yearly permits. Always check the kerb color and nearby MAWAQiF signage to ensure you park in the correct space and pay the correct fee.",
  "summary": "Dubai: If you are driving in Abu Dhabi , knowing what the different kerb colours mean can save you from parking in the wrong space or paying a higher fee. Public parking is managed through MAWAQiF , the parking sector of the Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) , which manages and organises parking spaces across Abu Dhabi emirate. MAWAQiF inspectors also monitor areas where the system is implemented,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}