How to apply for Seasonal Parking Permit for Public Parking in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




This service enables you to obtain seasonal permits for light vehicles to use public parkings in Dubai, according to the code on the parking plate, and without having to settle the fees every time you use the parking.

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Seasonal Parking Permit for Public Parking in Dubai

Individuals, companies and governmental entities are eligible to apply for this service.

Documents Required to apply for Seasonal Parking Permit for Public Parking in Dubai

  1. Vehicle details.

Through Mahboub Chatbot

  1. Copy of the vehicle ownership.

How to apply for Seasonal Parking Permit for Public Parking in Dubai?

Through Website

  • The customer logs in to the website using his username and password.

  • The customer selects Apply for Seasonal Parking Permits for Public Parking.

  • The customer enters the vehicle’s details.

  • The customer settles the fees by credit card.

  • If the permit was linked to one vehicle, it is activated according the start date selected by the customer.

  • If the permit was linked to more than one vehicle registered in Dubai, the customer uses RTA Dubai Smart App to activate the vehicle using the public parking.

Through Smart Applications

  • The customer opens the smart application.

  • The customer selects Parking.

  • The customer selects Seasonal Parking Card.

  • The customer logs in using his username and password.

  • The customer clicks Start.

  • The customer enters the type of the permit, its period and its start date.

  • The customer selects the vehicle registered under his traffic file.

  • The customer settles the required fees by credit card.

  • The permit is issued.

Through Self Service Machines

  • The customer selects Parking Services.

  • The customer selects New Seasonal Parking Card.

  • The customer enters his information and the vehicle’s details.

  • The customer settles the required fees cash or credit card.

  • The permit is activated instantly.

Through Customer Happiness Centres

  • The customer shows the vehicle ownership and enters the required information (email and phone number).

  • The customer settles the required fees.

  • The customer receives an SMS and an e-mail with the payment receipt.

  • The customer uses RTA Dubai smart app if there is more than one vehicle on the same permit, to activate the vehicle that uses the public parking.

Through Mahboub Chatbot

  • The customer asks Mahboub about the Seasonal Parking Permit for Public Parking.

  • The customer is offered to apply for the service through the Chat.

  • Mahboub asks the customer if he has an account on the RTA website.

  • The customer enters the username if he has an account, or enters the traffic file number or plate details if he does not have an account.

  • An SMS is sent to the customer to confirm the transaction.

  • Mahboub asks the customer to verify the vehicles registered under his name.

  • The customer is allowed to selects 3 vehicles registered under his name.

  • The customer selects the subscription package and the start date of the permit.

  • The details are sent to the customer to confirm the information.

  • The customer settles the required fees by credit card.

  • If the permit was linked to one vehicle, it is instantly activated. If it was linked to more than one vehicle, the customer must use RTA Dubai Smart App to activate the vehicle that uses the public parking.

Fees Required

Subscription permit "General" that allows its holder to park in public parkings (Zone A, B, C and D)

  • 500 AED for 30 days

  • 1,400 AED for 3 months

  • 2,500 AED for 6 months

  • 4,500 AED for 1 year.

Subscription permit "Plots" that allows its holder to park in public parkings ( Zone B and D)

  • 250 AED for 30 days

  • 700 AED for 3 months

  • 1,300 AED for 6 months

  • 2,400 AED for 1 year.

Time Required

  • 5 minutes.

Validity

The validity varies according to the subscription: 30 days, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year.

Terms and Conditions

  • The customer is allowed to use the seasonal permit labeled "General" only in public parkings Zone A, B, C and D, and the seasonal permit labeled "Plots" only in public parkings Zone B and D.

  • If the vehicle was registered in the emirate of Dubai:

    • For individuals: A maximum of 3 vehicles for the same owner can be registered and listed under the same traffic file, so that the customer can switch between the vehicles registered in the permit every 60 minutes through the RTA Dubai app.

    • For Companies: the company can register only 1 vehicle per permit, noting that not all types of company trucks, buses, or pick-ups can be registered.

  • Only individuals and vehicles registered in Dubai can apply for the service through Self Service Machines.

  • If the vehicle was registered outside Dubai, only one vehicle can be registered per permit.

  • The permit is not valid in parking lots with codes not specified in the permit, such as parking lots located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, JLT, Tecom, and Dubai Healthcare City.

  • The permit fees are non-refundable.

  • The parking permit category cannot be changed from "General" to "Plots".

  • The parking permit category can be changed from "Plots" to "General" during its validity period and after settling the required fees in the Customer Happiness Centres or through RTA website. 

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Can the customer use the seasonal parking permit for parkings located in the Development Areas (Tecom area, Dubai Silicon Oasis, etc.)?
No, the customer cannot use the seasonal parking permit for these parkings.
When can the customer purchase a new seasonal parking permit online?
The customer can purchase a new seasonal parking permit online at any time, but cannot activate it until after the expiry of the previous one.