Dubai’s RTA is undoubtedly one of the best you’d ever come across. The Road and Transport authority leaves no stone unturned to help the citizens of the country, be it helping delivery riders during Ramadan or launching special initiatives to ensure the city’s traffic rules are in place and followed by all. Adding yet another feather to its cap, this time the Dubai RTA has launched a special initiative for its citizens. UAE citizens can now park for FREE near their residences. Find out how.
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UAE citizens can now apply for a special online permit, which allows them to park for free near their homes. The new service can be availed for all paid parking slots in areas within a radius of 500 metres from the place of residence. The number of permits one can apply online depends on the size of the house.
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A house which has one room or a hall or a studio apartment gets two permits, while one with two rooms and a hall will be eligible for three permits. Additionally, a house with three rooms and a hall can apply for four permits for free. The processing of the application will take two days, after which the permit will be sent to you by email.
On another note, residents can avail the seasonal parking permits- which come in two categories:
Category A- This can be used for paid parking zones A,B,C and D in Dubai. Prices for a 1 month card starts at AED 500.
Category B- This category can only be used in paid parking zones B and D. Prices for a 1 month card starts at AED 250.
The paid parking facility can be used in all locations except Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Knowledge Village, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Deira Fish market, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Gold Souq.
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