Free Car Parking in Dubai - Malls and Shopping Centres

Let’s find out more about these parking spaces for your car in this write-up. 

Finding Free Car Parking in Dubai

You can find several spots for free parking in Dubai. Let's discuss some of the major ones

Malls and Shopping Centres

You can enjoy free car parking time during the first 3 to 4 hours at Dubai's malls. In fact, you can discover huge garages that offer shopping convenience. 

Some malls that have RTA-free parking spaces in Dubai are as follows -

Mall of Emirates

The Mall of Emirate is among the most famous shopping malls in Dubai with free parking spaces over the weekends.

The free car parking time is 4 hours on working days. Keep in mind that you have to pay AED 20 to AED 150 for the first additional hours, with the parking amount depending on the vehicle type. 

Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall has free car parking all day, making it easier for you to shop in this bustling mall. 

Commercial Areas

Several business hubs in Dubai have free parking spaces. Commercial areas like the Dubai World Trade Centre, for instance, welcome many visitors every day for exhibitions and other activities. 

You can easily access the free car parking space in Dubai Design District to visit the centre.

Amusement Parks and Leisure Attractions

Most amusement parks and other leisure attractions have free car parking in Dubai. Listed below are some of the major ones -

• Global Village
• Al Seef
• IMG World
• Dubai Frame
• Dubai Parks and Resorts
• Downtown Dubai
• City Walk

You can also get free parking in Dubai at Burj Park, Dubai Aquarium, Safa Park, and Zabeel Park if you are a nature enthusiast. Even the small parks in your neighbourhood may provide free parking for the entire week. 

Furthermore, several restaurants and hotels in the city have free parking spaces. 

Metro Stations

When it comes to free car parking in Dubai, metro stations in the city offer the Park-a-Ride facility.

Some metro stations with free car parking areas are -

• Rashidiya Station
• Etisalat Station on the Green Line
• Tower Station and Nakheel Harbour on the Red Line

Important: If you are not using the metro for travel but park in the parking lot, you will be fined for using the parking space. 

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Free Car Parking in Dubai under Special Circumstances Free parking in Dubai is also available for the following vehicles — Cars owned by UAE nationals over the age of 60 years Vehicles owned by people of determination

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Bonus: The New Changes!

Initially, Dubai had free parking time on special days like Fridays and other gazetted holidays. However, as per the new car parking rules, the free car parking time is on Sundays and public holidays. 

In other news, RTA recently declared free car parking in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha break.

Note- that the maximum free parking time limit in Dubai remains 4 hours. 

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Conclusion

Park your car in the free valet spaces in Dubai. Do not worry about the uncertainties as you park in the free spaces. All the parking lots are secure and thoroughly guarded. Even then if something uncertain happens, comprehensive car insurance in Dubai will cover for you.