Starting July 29, paid parking will be introduced in two areas in Abu Dhabi: Khalifa Commercial District and Etihad Plaza in Khalifa City, authorities announced on Saturday.
The Mawaqif service will be activated, with infrastructure works completed and signboards installed, Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) said in a post on X.
This initiative comes as part of efforts to minimise instances of illegal parking and improve safety and security.
Mawaqif, a government entity under AD Mobility, manages and organises parking spaces in the emirate.
It categorises parking spaces into different types, laying down fee guidelines for each. Details on the charges for the two new areas under Mawaqif are yet to be clarified.
In general, Mawaqif parking zones come in two types: premium and standard. Under premium (white and blue signs), fees are charged at Dh3 per hour for a maximum of four hours from 8am to 12am. Standard (black and blue) costs Dh2 per hour or Dh15 for 24 hours, and it is free on Sundays and public holidays.
