New paid parking areas in Abu Dhabi

The Department of Transport has introduced Mawaqif's parking system to new areas in Abu Dhabi.

The areas are from Hazza bin Zayed Street from the north, Sheikh Zayed Street from the east, Fourth Street (Muroor Road) from the west and Delma Street from the south.

The cost will be Dh2 per hour or Dh15 per day in standard spaces, from 8am till midnight.

Regarding residents, maximum of 2 parking spaces is allowed, and the cost is Dh800 a year for the first car and Dh1,200 a year for a second car.

According to the department, parking will be free on official holidays, but illegally parked cars will be fined.

Residents who live in villas shared with other families are having trouble about it because they will need more than 2 parking spaces and will be hard obtaining more.

As reported by The National newspaper.