Parkin Dubai has announced a big good news for the drivers and car owners in Dubai. On 22 January 2025, the parking company shared a post on X revealing its upcoming payment feature: Park Now, Pay Later. This new feature integrates with smart technology to make parking more convenient.
In this blog, we’ve added a detailed view of the park now, the pay-later scheme, and how it will be useful to the public. So, let’s take a deeper look.
Background of Parkin
If you don’t know yet, Parkin is the largest provider of parking facilities and services in Dubai. The company holds a 100% share of Dubai’s on- and off-street paid public parking market and a 91% share of the on- and off-street paid parking market.
It works closely with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to make the city’s parking and transport smooth. Moreover, with almost 3 decades of providing services, Parkin has over 207,000 paid parking spaces across Dubai, including paid public parking, public multistory parking spaces, and private parking spaces for long-term contracts.
The New Payment Service Explained
After the director general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, Mattar Al Tayer’s visit to Parkin’s headquarters, the company announced the new—“Park now, pay later” service.
It will allow users to park their cars and pay the fees later. The service includes two key features, such as
- Autopay and Pay-Later Options: You can pay immediately or later anytime.
- Seamless Integration: Parkin’s mobile app and the smart parking system ensure a smooth user experience.
This upgrade will definitely add some big benefits for the users. There will be no more hassle during the peak hours at parks. Besides, since there are plenty of payment options available, the users will find it more useful.
Available Payment Options
Here are the payment options you can use for the “Park now, pay later” option:
- Parkin Mobile App
- SMS Parking
- Nol Cards
- Credit/Debit Cards
- Prepaid Parking Cards
- Parking Meters (Pay-and-Display)
- RTA Smart Parking System
Apart from these, Parkin introduced two new features, such as
On-the-Go Refueling and Maintenance Payments: Very soon, some selected parking locations will allow payments for on-the-go refuelling, car washing, and maintenance.
Seasonal Parking Permits: Now, RTA will allow residents to purchase monthly or yearly permits for parking in a specific area. All they need to do is select the spot and pay for it through the RTA app.
Benefits for the Users
The new “park now, pay later” feature is a full pack of unlimited benefits. Below are the six major points in which most end users will be useful with this new service.
- Convenient pay-after-parking experience for drivers.
- Immediate cash payment hassles at parking.
- Flexible payment options for all users.
- Reduced congestion by minimizing transaction time.
- With Smart app integration, parking becomes more simple.
- It also encourages digital payments, reducing cash-handling risks.
- The service is a big support to urban mobility with advanced payment technology.
Conclusion and Future Outlook
Parkin’s “park now, pay later” is undoubtedly an evolutionary feature in collaboration with RTA. This new service will not only make daily life hassle-free but will also improve the transport system of Dubai.
Now it’s all up to time and Dubai’s innovative ideas that the users are looking forward to for more innovation. With this new feature, drivers and car owners are way happier than ever before.
FAQ
Is Parkin owned by the RTA?
No, Parkin maintains its financial and administrative autonomy independently. However, the company operates under the supervision of the RTA since the RTA oversees city traffic management. Parkin focuses solely on parking infrastructure and innovative digital payment services.
How does the “park now, pay later” service work?
The pay-later service allows you to park without immediate payment. You can pay the fee later, before the deadline. Also, you can select the pay later option through the Parkin mobile app. Once done, you’ll receive a confirmation and complete your payment using methods at your convenience.
What happens if I miss the payment deadline?
If you miss the payment deadline, you may have to pay a late fee penalty or additional fines. Moreover, you may get a temporary suspension of the pay later feature. Hence, it’s always suggested to set reminders and update payment methods so that you can avoid disruptions in parking sessions.