Dubai free parking: How to apply, steps, eligibility explained

The ‘Parking Permit for Emirati Citizen‘ is now available and can be obtained in a few simple steps.

Eligibility

Citizens residing in paid public parking areas are eligible to apply for this service.

Application channels

• The official RTA website – www.rta.ae
• Customer Happiness Centre – Umm Ramool
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Twar
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Kifaf

Validity

The Parking Permit for Emirati Citizen is valid for one year.

Terms and Conditions

• The permit is given based on the size of the apartment or the villa according to the following criteria:
  • Flat with 1 bedroom and a living room or a studio: 2 free permits
  • Flat with 2 bedrooms and a living room: 3 free permits
  • Flat with 3 bedrooms and a living room: 4 free permits
  • Villa or flat with 4 bedrooms or more and a living room: 5 free permits
• The vehicle must be owned by the permit holder or one of his first-degree relatives.
• The permit is issued for citizens residing in residential areas surrounding the paid parking spaces.

Average waiting time

Website – N/A.

Customer happiness centre – Five minutes.

Website application process

• Log in to the RTA website.
• Select Apply for a Parking Permit for an Emirati Citizen.
• Click on Apply Now.
• Select Parking Permit for an Emirati Citizen.
• Fill in the required details, uploads the required documents and link the vehicles.
• A response (approval/rejection) will be sent through SMS within 2 working days.
• Upon approval, the permit will be sent to the registered email address.

Customer service centre application process

• Submit the required documents at the centre.
• A response (approval/rejection) will be sent through SMS within 2 working days.
• Upon approval, the permit will be sent to the registered email address.

Required documents

• Copy of the passport or the Emirates ID
• Copy of the ownership of the house/Title Deed or the valid tenancy agreement approved by Ejari
• Copy of the valid ownership of the vehicle/Mulkiya in the name of the owner of the house or the tenant or a first-degree relative.