The Road and Transport Authority of Dubai has taken this initiative of applying new Dubai Congestion Charges 2025 for the new parking plans due to less parking space during rush hours. So, the authorities have initiated the plan of increasing the parking fees during rush hours and event times in order to lessen the parking and have enough spaces for parking. This plan is formed specially for areas like Deira, Business bay and downtown Dubai.
Dubai Congestion Charges 2025
The Dubai Congestion Charges 2025 has introduced new congestion policy in order to regulate the vehicle flow and reduce the traffic in busy areas specially in high-traffic zones and during events. This policy is a part of smart mobility strategy. In order to avoid paying extra fees for parking, people will definitely shift towards the idea of using public transport which will make the congestion during parking and peak hours less.
Reason Behind introduction Of New Congestion Fee In Dubai
The new congestion policy is being introduced due to the following reasons:
- Reducing the practice of long-term parking– Earlier people used to park their vehicle for a very longer time which increased traffic and lesser parking area.
- Creating a smooth parking space for drivers– If the people will have to pay extra fees for longer parking durations then they won’t park the cars for long hence, making it easy for the drivers to find the parking space.
- Decreasing the congestion during peak hours– In busy business and commercial areas, the traffic gets stuck due to prolonged parking, if this new policy gets implemented then the congestion during peak hours will definitely reduce.
Dubai Congestion Fees 2025
Although the official rates are yet to be decided by the government but the expected rates for the congestion policy are given below:
The congestion charges are applicable and added to the additional parking charges that too during peak hours (7 AM-10 AM, morning rush and 4 PM-8PM evening rush)
The concept of Dynamic pricing is going to be introduced with the congestion policy that means the price of parking will fluctuate depending on the level of congestion in real time. It could be less or it could be more depending on the density of traffic during that hour.
Possible rates- AED 5-10 in prime locations like Deira, Business bay, downtown dubai and also during any event.
Dubai Traffic Jam Affected Areas 2025
The congestion fees as told above is going to be applied only on the areas with high traffic and highly demanded parking zones. Such areas include the following:
- Deira & AL Rigga- The areas that come under these zones include Gold souk, Deira city centre, Union Metro vicinity.
- Downtown Dubai- Areas under this zone include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.
- Business Bay- Areas under this zone are Commercial offices, Bay Square, Executive towers.
- Bur Dubai & Karama- Bank street, meena bazaar, Al seef are all areas covered under this zone.
- JBR & Marina Walk- Dining areas and tourist hotspots.
- Sheikh zayed road- This is also a high-traffic section.
Why Are These Areas Chosen As High Parking Zones?
- Rise in high parking demand- Due to daily high congestion during parking hours.
- Famous tourist attractions- These places are majorly famous tourist attractions hence making the area be with high traffic zones because of which they are chosen to be under new congestion policy 2025.
- Busy business districts- Most of the business and companies are established in these areas and the parking spaces are often less in there soi these areas are under the congestion policy 2025.
Dubai Parking Fee 2025
Standard Parking zones
| TIME | TIME OF HOUR | RATE/HOUR |
| Peak time | 8-10 AM and 4-8 PM | 4 AED/ HOUR |
| Off-peak time | 10AM- 4PM and 8 PM-10PM | 4 AED/ HOUR |
Premium parking zones
| TIME | TIME OF HOUR | RATE/HOUR |
| Peak hour | 8-10AM and 4-8PM | 6 AED/HOUR |
| Off-peak hours | 10AM-4PM and 8PM-10PM | 4 AED/HOUR |
Parking during events
| Venue | Rate | Date of implementation |
| Near all event areas (Dubai mall, etc) | 25 AED/Hour | 2025 February |
Free parking time
- Public holiday or sundays- These days, parking is going to be free.
- Overnight- from 10:00 PM- 8:00 AM the parking is going to be free.
FAQs On Dubai Congestion Charges 2025
This new congestion policy is going to apply from February, 2025 itself.
The price of parking during events is going to be 25 AED/hour.
This parking policy is going to apply to all citizens, residents and tourists in Dubai.
On Sunday, the parking is going to be free for all.
