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Dubai Parking update: Parkin rolls out 15 new subscription categories with more flexible, affordable options

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Parkin has unveiled a major expansion of Dubai’s public parking subscription system, introducing 15 new and updated categories designed to give residents, commuters, and visitors far more flexible parking options across the city’s busiest residential, commercial, and development zones.

Under the revamped structure, subscription prices now start at Dh100 per month, the lowest tier for students and staff of private educational institutions, and go up to Dh500 per month for side-street and open-yard parking, which marks the highest-priced category.

To make things easier for regular users, Parkin has also launched quarterly bundled plans. These include a Dh1,400 three-month subscription for high-demand areas such as Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Hills, working out to roughly Dh467 per month.

The expanded system now covers side-street and yard parking options from Dh500 per month, with the added benefit of registering up to three vehicles under a single traffic file — a useful option for families, daily commuters, and frequent shoppers.

Dedicated yard-only subscriptions in Zones B and D start from Dh250 per month, catering to users who need long-duration or overnight parking for up to 24 hours.

New packages for development zones

Parkin has also introduced flexible subscription plans across major development clusters:

  • Dubai Silicon Oasis (Zone H): From Dh1,400 for three months
  • Dubai Hills (631G): Subscriptions available for up to one year, starting from Dh1,400 every three months
  • Wasl Real Estate W/WP zones: From Dh300 per month for long-term permits

Additional development-zone packages include:

  • Dubai Studio City: Dh315 per month (869 spaces)
  • Dubai Outsource City: Dh315 per month (141 spaces)
  • Dubai Sports City: Dh300 per month (875 spaces)
  • Dubai International Academic City: From Dh315 per month (1,850 spaces)
  • Dubai Production City: From Dh315 per month (5,650 spaces)
  • Dubai Science Park: From Dh315 per month (777 spaces in Zone 672F)

Lower rates for students and education staff

In a move to support the education community, Parkin has introduced reduced-rate categories for private school staff, who can now get side-street and yard parking permits starting at Dh100 per month within 500 metres of their workplace in Zones A, B, C and D.
Students can access the same benefits for Dh100 per month, provided their parking area is within 500 metres of their educational institution.

Multi-storey options for city-centre users

For those who spend long hours in central Dubai, Parkin is offering multi-storey parking subscriptions starting from Dh735 per month, providing a more affordable alternative to daily payments.

Parkin said the expanded subscription network is designed to improve parking accessibility across the emirate and offer tailored solutions for both daily and long-term users. The company also urged motorists to download the Parkin app and choose the package that best fits their location and parking habits.

With over 35 years of experience in journalism, copywriting, and PR, Michael Gomes is a seasoned media professional deeply rooted in the UAE’s print and digital landscape.

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CBSE results: UAE students celebrate after months of uncertainty

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Students across the UAE are celebrating as India’s Central Board of Secondary Education officially announced the 2026 Class 12 board exam results on Tuesday.

Homes and schools across the Emirates were filled with excitement and relief as students rushed online to check their scores shortly after the results were released.

Relief after months of uncertainty

The results come after an unusually challenging academic period for CBSE students in the Middle East.

In March, CBSE announced the cancellation of Class 12 board exams across Gulf countries, including the UAE, following regional tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has since entered an extended ceasefire period.

Schools across the UAE had temporarily shifted to distance learning during that time, forcing major adjustments to academic schedules and assessment plans for graduating students.

Digital scorecards released first

Students are currently receiving provisional digital marksheets, while original certificates and official documents will be distributed later through schools.

CBSE confirmed that digital scorecards available through DigiLocker can, in the meantime, be used for university admissions and official applications.

Students celebrate across the UAE

While many schools are still waiting to receive consolidated results, social media has already been flooded with reactions from students celebrating strong scores and sharing their results online.

The announcement marks a major milestone for thousands of Indian curriculum students across the UAE preparing for higher education admissions in India and abroad.

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Learning to drive in Dubai? The RTA just changed the training curriculum

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Dubai is getting a major tech upgrade for trainee drivers. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has updated its light vehicle driver training curriculum to include modern smart driving technologies and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

The move reflects the growing number of vehicles equipped with intelligent safety features on Dubai’s roads and aims to better prepare new drivers for modern driving conditions.

What’s included in the new training?

The updated curriculum now covers training on:

  • Forward collision warning
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Lane departure alerts
  • Parking assist systems
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • ABS braking systems
  • Other advanced driver safety technologies

According to Sultan Al Akraf, Director of Drivers Licensing at the RTA, the revised programme is designed to improve driver behaviour, enhance road safety and help reduce traffic accidents.

Integrated into driving schools and tests

The new content has been added to:

  • Theoretical lessons
  • Practical driving sessions
  • Official driver handbooks

The programme was developed in collaboration with Dubai’s driving institutes to align training with internationally recognised road safety standards.

RTA says more than 250,000 trainees have already benefited from the updated curriculum in recent years, while workshops continue to be held for driving schools to ensure instructors stay updated on evolving vehicle technologies.

As cars become increasingly automated and technology-driven, understanding ADAS systems is becoming a key part of safe driving.

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Know all about Dubai’s new AI parking cameras and how to pay

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Finding parking in Dubai could soon become much easier. Parkin has launched new AI-powered smart parking camera systems across three major locations in the city, introducing curb-side parking technology in the region.

The rollout covers Trade Centre One, Burj Khalifa and Al Corniche, where more than 500 curb and pole-mounted cameras are being installed.

How the system works

The new system uses AI to automatically capture vehicle images, read number plates and detect entry and exit times without the need for traditional parking meters or manual checks.

Parkin has also deployed 200 parking lot cameras capable of:

  • Calculating parking fees automatically
  • Enabling seamless auto-payment
  • Detecting parking violations
  • Tracking real-time parking occupancy

All cameras are solar powered, supporting Dubai’s wider sustainability goals.

Integrated with Parkin app

The smart parking system will be fully integrated into the Parkin app, allowing drivers to pay automatically through the Parkin Wallet feature.

Officials say the technology is designed to reduce congestion caused by drivers searching for parking spaces while improving overall traffic flow and parking management efficiency.

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