Can You Pay Mawaqif for Dubai Cars?








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You can easily pay for the Mawaqif service for your Dubai car via the SMS service. This service helps you pay the parking fees most conveniently. It eliminates the need for carrying cash to parking metres, ensuring efficiency for your daily commute. Here is how to pay Mawaqif for Dubai cars via SMS. Read on to know more!
Abu Dhabi SMS Parking Service for Dubai Number Plate Cars
Initially, most parking spaces in Abu Dhabi were reserved for Abu Dhabi-registered vehicles. However, you can now pay Mawaqif for Dubai cars and other Emirates-registered cars without any worries. You can use the SMS parking service to get parking for your Dubai-registered cars.
Use the following format –
City and Plate Code Category <Space> Plate Number <Space> Parking Type <Space> Duration
Send a message to 3009. The plate code for Dubai is DXB.
For example –
Your Dubai number plate is 12345. The parking type you choose is Standard (with the code S), and the duration for parking is 1 hour. In this case, the SMS format will be –
DXB 12345 S 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees for standard and premium parking in Abu Dhabi?
The standard parking costs AED 2 per hour or AED 15 for the entire day. The premium parking, on the other hand, costs AED 3 per hour and has a maximum stay period of 4 hours.
Can you extend your parking duration via SMS?
Yes, you can stretch your parking period by sending another SMS with the letter ‘E’ to 3009. Please ensure you specify the new duration you require.
Is parking free on weekends in Abu Dhabi?
Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays in Abu Dhabi.

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