The Sharjah Municipality operates an orderly parking system which supports both residents and visitors of the city. People can use both free and paid parking spaces in the system where all zones have proper signs showing their rules. Knowledge about parking rules, payment procedures and operational hours will enable you to park without penalties in all areas of the emirate.
Sharjah Parking Timings (2025)
Standard Parking Zones
- Paid Hours: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday)
- Free Parking: Fridays and public holidays
Seven-Day Paid Parking Zones (Blue Signage)
- Paid Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight (including Fridays and public holidays)
Ramadan Timings
- Split Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight
Parking Fees in Sharjah
Hourly Rates
- 1 hour: AED 2
- 2 hours: AED 5
- 3 hours: AED 8
- 5 hours: AED 12
Long-Term Parking (Sharjah Airport)
- Up to 4 hours: AED 48
- 4 to 24 hours: AED 95
- Additional days: AED 95 per day
- 30-day package: AED 2,000
How to Pay for Parking in Sharjah
1. SMS Parking (mParking)
- Format: [Plate Code] [Plate Number] [Hours]
(Example: SHJ 12345 2) - Arabic Format: Add A before the plate code (Example: A SHJ 12345 2)
- Send to: 5566
- Service Charge: AED 0.38 per SMS
Plate Codes by Emirate:
- Sharjah: SHJ
- Dubai: DXB
- Abu Dhabi: AUH
- Ajman: AJM
- Ras Al Khaimah: RAK
- Fujairah: FUJ
- Umm Al Quwain: UAQ
2. Parking Meters
- Accepts coins (AED 1 to 500)
- Print and display the ticket on your dashboard
3. Digital Sharjah App
- Pay via credit/debit card or mobile wallet
- Avoid SMS service charges
4. Subscription Parking Permits
Personal Vehicles
- 3 months: AED 850 (1 card) / AED 1,600 (2 cards)
- 6 months: AED 1,400 (1 card) / AED 2,500 (2 cards)
- 12 months: AED 2,300 (1 card) / AED 4,150 (2 cards)
Commercial Vehicles
- 3 months: AED 1,050 (1 card) / AED 1,900 (2 cards)
- 6 months: AED 1,750 (1 card) / AED 3,150 (2 cards)
- 12 months: AED 2,850 (1 card) / AED 5,150 (2 cards)
Discounted Permits (Students/Retirees/Govt Employees)
- 3 months: AED 600
- 6 months: AED 1,050
- 12 months: AED 1,850
Major Paid Parking Zones in Sharjah
- Al Majaz
- Al Qassimia
- Al Jubail
- Al Zahra Street
- Al Ghuwair
- Al Shuwaihean
- Al Dhaid (New in 2025)
- Kalba (New in 2025)
Parking Violations and Fines
| Violation | Fine (AED) |
|---|---|
| No parking ticket displayed | 150 |
| Overstaying parking time | 100 |
| Misusing parking equipment | 500 |
| Parking in handicapped spots | 1,000 |
| Washing car in parking area | 500 |
| Lost parking ticket | 150 |
Tips to Avoid Fines
- Always check parking zone signage
- Use SMS or app payments for convenience
- Avoid parking in restricted areas (bus stops, disabled spots)
- Renew parking before expiry to prevent penalties
The parking system in Sharjah functions efficiently through its various payment methods as well as its well-defined rules. If you follow updated parking schedules along with SMS payments or digital transactions along with strict adherence to parking regulations you will avoid fines and encounter no parking problems.
The official website and customer service of Sharjah Municipality provide the most recent information about parking regulations. The implementation of safe legal parking spaces leads to a better overall experience within Sharjah.
