Dubai’s Parkin, Majid Al Futtaim to introduce paid parking at UAE malls

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Dubai’s Parkin has teamed up with Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) to introduce paid parking at three of its most popular malls: Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif.

The new parking system, which is scheduled to debut in January 2025, is poised to simplify the parking process for more than 20 million cars annually at MAF’s three largest malls, redefining how customers interact with parking facilities.

The barrierless parking solution offers a seamless experience for thousands of daily mall patrons, eliminating the need for cars to stop when entering or exiting the mall’s parking lots. It is expected to minimise queues, particularly during peak hours, and eliminate delays resulting from lost tickets or unpaid parking fees.

Customers have the choice to link their account with Parkin’s wallet, adding to the overall convenience.

“Shoppers arriving at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif will no longer have to pause for a ticket at the parking barrier. Instead, as they drive in and out, licence plate recognition technology will automatically track their car,” Parkin and MAF said in a joint statement.

Drivers will be notified via SMS with a payment link for any parking fees incurred and can easily make the payment using a web-based platform.

The parking fees at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, and City Centre Mirdif will remain unchanged, offering customers a consistent and transparent pricing model.

“This strategically important new agreement with a leading mall operator complements our existing operations and underscores our ongoing commitment to continued growth,” said Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin.

“Our smart systems will reduce congestion and enable smooth traffic flow, enhancing the overall customer experience at some of the busiest and well-known retail properties in Dubai.”

Last December, Salik also partnered with Emaar Malls to deliver a seamless and efficient parking management system at Dubai Mall. Paid parking started at the mall on July 1, and it is applicable at the Grand, Cinema, and Fashion Parking.

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