Residents Parking Permit In Abu Dhabi: How To Apply, Documents Needed, Fees & All About It

Did you know that residents in Abu Dhabi can reserve their parking spots? Yes, this is available to them only in their localities and during certain hours of the day. However, residents do need parking permits also known as MAWAQiF Parking Permit. As a result, this allows them to reserve a parking space from 9 PM to 8 AM. So, if you are also wondering how to apply for this permit in Abu Dhabi, we are here to help you out.

MAWAQiF Parking Permit Required By Residents In Abu Dhabi

As revealed in a report by Khaleej Times, during other hours of the day, the parking spaces can be used by visitors and non-permit holders after they pay a stipulated fee. Marked as a blue line or with a resident permit only MAWAQiF signage, this is not just applicable for apartments, but also for villas. Whether it’s a first- or second-degree relative, who is living in the same area, they can also apply for this parking permit.

What About The Fees & Documents?

However, before you apply for the permit, you will need a set of important documents, which are as follows –

• Electricity Bill
• Emirates Id
• Tenancy Contract
• Vehicle Ownership

Once you’ve gathered all the documents, the fee must be paid, however, this differs. Yes, the permit fee differs from the UAE nationals to the expat residents. Here’s a look at the fee structure for this permit.

• The permit is free of cost for UAE nationals who are applying for up to four vehicles in apartments and for the permit in the villa areas.
• For expats, it costs AED800 to get a permit for their first vehicle.
• For the second permit or an additional vehicle, the cost is AED1200.

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More About MAWAQiF

Finally, the process of application goes through the Abu Dhabi TAMM platform. However, before you apply, make sure that you have already paid all your existing parking fines as they will be ensuring that this is done.

In case you’re wondering, MAWAQiF is the parking permit that has been implemented across Abu Dhabi. Implemented by the transport department, they have made all public zones as paid for. However, free parking is available in Abu Dhabi on Sundays and public holidays.

So, if you have also been planning to apply for a parking permit in Abu Dhabi, we hope the guideline has made the process tad bit easy for you.

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