What are the documents required to get a resident parking permit?

The documents include – Passport and resident visa copy Valid ID card Tenancy contract Car registration card Last electric bill Kinship for immediate relatives – spouse, parents, and children

MAWAQiF Abu Dhabi Car Parking - A Complete Overview

MAWAQiF is a parking system department under the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) to manage parking spaces in Abu Dhabi. It offers sustainable solutions to make parking more accessible. With a range of options, including Premium and Standard, MAWAQiF Abu Dhabi parking simplifies your experience while supporting sustainable transport initiatives in the emirate. read more

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MAWAQiF Abu Dhabi Public Parking Types

There are two types of public parking – Premium and Standard. Check out the table below for their key details along with information on how to identify them, charges, and additional details

Details	Premium Parking	Standard Parking
Colour Code	White & Turquoise	Black & Turquoise
Abu Dhabi Parking Fees	AED 3/hour	AED 2 per hour/ AED 15 for the entire day
Maximum Duration	4 hours	24 hours
MAWAQiF Parking Timing	8 am to 12 am	8 am to 12 am

Note – You can enjoy free parking in Abu Dhabi on Sundays and public holidays.

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MAWAQiF Abu Dhabi Resident Parking Permit

Resident parking spaces are also a part of the standard parking spaces. They are marked in black and turquoise stripes or with ‘Resident Permit Only’ MAWAQiF signage. These spaces are reserved for residents with parking permits.

Abu Dhabi Parking Time – 9 pm to 8 am with no additional charges
The same spaces can be used by the public (non-permit holders) outside of these timings after paying Abu Dhabi parking fees

VILLA RESIDENT PARKING

Another resident parking in Abu Dhabi is the Villa residents' parking space in villa areas. These spaces are marked by ‘VILLA RESIDENT PERMIT ONLY’ signage. Residents with a permit can park their vehicles in the allocated zones for all day without any extra fees or charges.

Here are the major details related to these parking spaces —

Parking Timings in Abu Dhabi –
- Visitors can station their vehicles in these spaces once they get a Villa Visitors Parking Permit by parking before 2 am.
- The villa resident will request a parking permit for a visitor by texting an SMS from their registered mobile number. The permit is valid for 6 hours once the request is submitted between 2 am and 8 am.
Parking Fee in Abu Dhabi
- UAE Nationals: Free
- Non-UAE Nationals: AED 2 per hour
Maximum Number of Permits
- UAE Nationals: 4 or as per the inspector’s report for apartment; as per the inspector’s report for villa
- Non-UAE Nationals: 2 permits or according to the inspector’s report for additional permits requested

How to Pay Parking Fees in Abu Dhabi?

Paying your Abu Dhabi parking fee is a hassle-free process. You can conveniently make the payment using any of the following methods —

Cash
Via Darb App
Top-up MAWAQiF card
Direct mobile phone payment
MAWAQiF payment machines

How to Manage and Operate MAWAQiF Multi-Storey Parking Buildings?

ITC manages 7 public multi-storey car parkings in Abu Dhabi. These sites feature a whopping 3,788 parking lots. If you have a multi-storey parking permit, you can use it in any of these buildings in Abu Dhabi.

Find below the multi-storey parking buildings —

Building Number	Location	Parking Spots for People of Determination	For Ladies Parking	Total Parking Spaces
1	Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed - Behind LIWA Centre	4	26	394
3	Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan- Behind the Department of Finance	2	18	724
4	Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Street- Behind Zakher Hotel	1	28	438
5	Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed - Behind Bahrain Bank	6	18	487
6	Al Lulu Street - Behind Ahalia Hospital	4	26	305
7	Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed the First Street - Behind Al Mashreq Bank	8	25	857
8	Al Dana Multi-Storey Car Park - In Front of Emirates College of Technology	6	41	583
Al Ain Multi-Storey Building - Sector 8	Next to the Vegetable and Meat Market and Gold Souk, and Bus Station	14	8	424

Abu Dhabi Parking Fee for Multi-Storey Parking Spaces

Here are the fees for Abu Dhabi parking in multi-storey spaces —

Duration	Tariff
1 hour	AED 2
1 day	AED 15
3 months	AED 1,369
6 months	AED 2,738
12 months	AED 5,475

MAWAQiF Parking Impound Area

Here are the details of the main MAWAQiF parking impound area —

Karama Area - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street - Eid Prayer Hall (Previously)
Working Hours - 24 hours

ABU DHABI PARKING FEE FOR IMPOUND AREA

The fee is in accordance with Law No. 18 of 2009, the Regulation of Vehicles Parking Management in Abu Dhabi Emirate. In case of a violation, the following towing and impounding fees are charged —

For 1st Month – AED 100 per day from the date of vehicle impounding
Additional Months – AED 500 per month till the vehicle is freed or sold in an auction
Transport and Towing Fees – AED 500

HOW TO FREE AN IMPOUNDED VEHICLE?

To free an impounded vehicle, you should visit one of the customer service centres in the impound area. Submit the following documents —

A copy of the Emirates ID
Impounded vehicle owner’s driving licence
Vehicle ownership card

If you don’t free your car within 6 months, it will be sold at an auction. The process for the same is managed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).

Tips to Use MAWAQiF Abu Dhabi Parking

Before getting into the MAWAQiF Abu Dhabi car parking, follow the tips to make the most of this service.

Research the parking options available. Identify the parking garages, lots, or MAWAQiF zones in the area where you want to station your car.
Consider taking extra time. Take additional time to find the right parking space, particularly during peak hours or in busy areas.
Stick to the signage and markings. Stick to the parking signs, time restrictions, and markings in the MAWAQiF zones.
Park in well-lit areas. At night, opt for spots in well-lit parking areas for improved visibility.
Keep up with the parking records. You can also make digital notes. This way, you will stay organised and track your costs for budgeting or reimbursement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The parking timings in Abu Dhabi are 8 am to 12 am from Saturday to Friday. This applies to standard and premium paid parking spaces.

You can send an SMS using this format — City and Plate Code <Space> Plate Number <Space> Parking Type (S or P) <Space> Parking Duration. The plate code is AUH for Abu Dhabi. Send the text to 3009.

Any tenancy contract holder who has a registered car and a valid ID is eligible to apply for the MAWAQiF resident parking permit.

The documents include –