Fining Dh150 for unpaid parking enforced at two popular Dubai malls, as they implement a barrierless parking system
In a move to modernize parking facilities, Dubai's Mall of the Emirates (MOE) and City Centre Deira have introduced a barrierless parking system. This innovative approach eliminates the need for physical barriers and ticket machines, instead relying on advanced license plate recognition technology.
The new system works by capturing the vehicle's license plate at entry and exit, and an SMS payment link is sent to the driver. Payment must be completed within three days of parking to avoid fines.
Key details of the system:
- Cars enter and exit freely with no barriers.
- License plates are recorded at entry and exit.
- Drivers receive an SMS with a payment link.
- Payment is due within three days.
- If unpaid after three days, a Dh150 fine is imposed.
- Parking in restricted or permit-only zones without authorization results in a Dh1,000 fine.
- Overnight parking (6am to 6am) incurs a Dh200 fine.
- Reminders are sent via SMS after two days and a follow-up call on day three before fining.
Additional benefits and policies:
- At Mall of the Emirates, customers who spend Dh150 or more get free parking for the day.
- An additional 2 hours of free parking is offered if tickets for Vox Cinemas or Ski Dubai are purchased.
- Parking is free on weekends and public holidays at these malls.
- The system aims to process over 20 million cars annually at MOE, City Centre Deira, and City Centre Mirdif, reducing queues and speeding entry and exit.
This new setup streamlines the parking experience by eliminating traditional barriers and tickets, relying on automation and digital payments with strict penalties for late or unauthorized parking. The barrierless parking system has already been rolled out at City Centre Deira and will be introduced at Mall of the Emirates next month.
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- The barrierless parking system, launched at Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Deira, not only simplifies the parking experience but also offers benefits in the domains of retail and leisure, such as free parking for customers who spend over Dh150, extra free parking hours when tickets for Vox Cinemas or Ski Dubai are purchased, and free parking on weekends and public holidays.
- In addition to modernizing parking facilities, the barrierless parking system in these malls also takes into account technological advancements, as it uses license plate recognition technology and digital payment links for a seamless payment process.
- The sports enthusiasts and weather aficionados visiting these mall complexes should be mindful of the overnight parking policy, which imposes a Dh200 fine between 6am and 6am, while those breaking the rules in restricted or permit-only zones risk facing a Dh1,000 fine.
