Motorists in Sharjah will now need to pay for public parking until midnight following the implementation of new parking regulations that came into effect on July 1.
The updated policy, introduced by Sharjah City Municipality, standardises paid parking hours across the emirate, covering Sharjah city, Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid. Areas marked with yellow parking signs will now follow the same operating schedule as blue-sign parking zones.
Paid Parking from 8am to midnight
Under the revised system, paid public parking is available daily from 8am to midnight.
The municipality clarified that Fridays and official public holidays will continue to offer free parking, except for designated premium parking spaces that remain chargeable throughout the week, including holidays.
More than 124,000 paid parking spaces covered
The new regulations apply to approximately 124,000 paid public parking spaces across the emirate.
While operating hours have been extended, the municipality noted that parking fee structures may differ depending on the type of parking zone, particularly in smart parking areas and popular tourist destinations where separate pricing mechanisms are already in place.
Benefits for subscription holders
Sharjah City Municipality confirmed that the extended operating hours will not increase seasonal parking subscription fees.
Instead, subscribers will benefit from two additional hours of parking access each day, with the exemption period increasing from 14 hours to 16 hours, offering greater value without extra cost.
Why the parking timings were extended
According to the municipality, the decision was introduced to keep pace with Sharjah’s growing commercial activity and increasing demand for parking, especially during evening hours.
Many residents, restaurant visitors and café customers have experienced difficulty finding available parking after 10 PM. Extending paid parking hours is expected to improve space availability, discourage misuse of parking areas and ensure a smoother turnover of vehicles in busy commercial and residential districts.
Officials also said the move will help reduce illegal and random parking while improving traffic flow and providing better services for both residents and visitors.
Drivers urged to follow new rules
Authorities have encouraged motorists to comply with the updated parking schedule and pay parking fees through the available digital channels, including SMS and the Sharjah Digital mobile application.
Drivers are also advised to consider seasonal parking subscriptions, which offer a quick and convenient way to access public parking across the emirate.
The municipality believes the new unified parking system will improve parking management, enhance customer experience and support Sharjah’s continued urban and economic development.
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