Ajman Parking Timing in 2025: A Guide to Paid & Free Hours

Parking your car in this Emirate is not free 24/7, but it’s easy to avoid fines if you know the Ajman Parking timing rules. Here is the updated 2025 schedule by the Municipality and Planning Department – Ajman (MPDA):

Paid Hours (Saturday–Thursday):

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Free Hours:

• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Fridays & Public Holidays:

• Free all day!

Important: Rules vary slightly between the Central and West part of the Emirate, so it’s recommended to always check street signs to confirm timings.

Parking Fees in Ajman

MPDA on behalf of the Ajman Government is responsible for the collection of fees from paid parking. There are mainly two types of Parking fees in Ajman:

Regular Parking Ticket

This is the regular parking fee paid by the public for parking in Ajman and is quite minimal. Here is the current fee structure per hour:

Duration	Parking Fee
Half an hour	AED 1
One hour	AED 2
One and a half hour	AED 3
Two hours	AED 4
Two and a half hours	AED 5
Three hours	AED 6
Three and a half hours	AED 7
Four Hours	AED 8
Four and a half hours	AED 9
Five hours	AED 10

Pro Tip: Overstaying risks a AED 150 fine. Use the MPDA app to pay for multiple hours upfront and avoid penalties.

VIP Parking Ticket

Duration	Parking Fee
Half an hour	AED 3
One hour	AED 6

Three Ways to Pay for Parking in Ajman

Now that you know about the fee, let’s explore how you can pay for it. There are mainly three different ways to pay your parking fee in Ajman.

Payment Via SMS for Ajman Parking 

The easiest and most convenient way to pay your parking fee is through SMS. To do so:

• [Emirate Code] <Space> [Plate Code] <Space> [Plate Number], For example:
• AJM B 763

After sending your vehicle’s details, you will receive a confirmation message with your e-ticket.

You also will receive a message 5 minutes before your time finishes.

Note: While paying via SMS, there will be extra charges of 0.38 fills per hour as service charges by Du/Etisalat.

Pro Tip: If you are driving in Dubai, you might also need a Salik Tag and know how to recharge Salik to make sure your travel is seamless across toll gates.

Extend your Parking Time

If you want to extend your booking, send “Y” in English or “ن” in Arabic in the same messaging window to 5155. You will instantly receive the confirmation message stating that your time is extended for another hour.

Pro Tip: If you want to receive messages in English, Send “E” to 5155 and “ع” for Arabic.

Know the Plate Source Abbreviations

UAE

If your vehicle is registered in Emirates other than Ajman, you must know the following abbreviations for the rest of the 6 Emirates of the UAE.

• Ajman = AJM
• Dubai = DXB
• Sharjah = SHJ
• Abu Dhabi = AUH
• Fujairah = FUJ
• Ras Al Khaimah = RAK
• Umm Al Quwain = UAQ

GCC

For other GCC countries, the plate abbreviations are as follows:

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia = KSA
• Bahrain = BAH
• Qatar = QAR
• Kuwait = KWT
• Oman = OMN

Payment through MPDA App

To pay your parking fee in Ajman by MPDA App, follow these steps:

Along with the regular time and fee, you can book and pay parking fees on the MPDA App for multiple days, months, and a year as well. Here are the fee details:

Duration	Parking Fee
10 days	AED 100
20 days	AED 200
1 month	AED 300
2 months	AED 780
3 months	AED 1400
6 months	AED 2350

Payment through Parking Machines

In case you don’t have enough credit on your mobile phone or don’t have internet connection for the app, you can pay your parking fee through the KIOSK machine available near every parking slot.

The machine accepts cash, coins, and credit or debit cards.

FAQs

Summary

Ajman’s parking rules are straightforward once you know the timings, fees, and payments we have covered. to recap:

• Free parking is yours on Fridays, holidays, and daily breaks (1–4 PM & 10 PM–8 AM).
• Paid hours (8 AM–1 PM & 5–10 PM) cost as little as AED 1 for 30 minutes – a small price for hassle-free parking.
• Use the MPDA app for reminders, or SMS for quick payments.

A little attention to street signs and timings can save you from AED 50–150 fines – that’s money better spent on exploring Ajman’s beaches and markets!