About mParking
RTA’s mParking service (mParking) is a new value-added service that will allow motorists to pay for their virtual parking permit using their Etisalat and Du mobile phones by simply sending an SMS in a pre-defined format to 7275 (PARK) thus eliminating the need to walk to the Payment Display (P/D) Machines and search for coins. The mParking service also alerts the motorist via an SMS prior to virtual permit expiry and if needed the motorist can extend his/her parking period from his/her office or home without having to walk to his/her vehicle.
Getting Ticket
Pay your parking fee by sending an SMS message from your mobile phone. RTA’s mParking is the most flexible way of paying your parking fee with your mobile phone and receive a virtual permit via SMS.
Apply Non registered user
- Send a SMS message in the following format:
< Plate No.><space> <Zone No.><space><Duration>
to the number 7275 (PARK) - Example 1: A00000 123A
- Example 2: A00000 123A 1/2
- Example 3: A00000 123A 2
Apply registered user
- Send a SMS message in the following format:
< Nickname><space> <Zone No.><space><Duration>
to the number 7275 (PARK) - Example 1: Ali1 123A 2
- Example 2: Ali1 123A
- Example 3: Ali1 123A 2
Receiving confirmation
- You will receive a confirmation message which includes your virtual ticket details.
Note: 1/2 an hour ticket is only valid for zone A. The possible duration format for 1/2 an hour mParking SMS service are 1/2, .5, .50, 0.5, 0.50, 30,30min, 30mins, 30minute and 30minutes.
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How do I charge parking in Dubai by SMS?
Payment Through SMS
Use mParking and send an SMS to 7275 in the following format: (eg: XYZ123 000A 3). The person is notified at approx. 10-15 minutes before your parking time is expired, if you exceed you will need to pay extra charges. This payment method applies to all parking zones in Dubai.
How do I pay parking in Dubai?
Coins are the traditional way to pay for parking in Dubai. The machines deployed at parking lots in Dubai accept one dirham and 50 fils coins for payment. Simply insert the coins adding up to the value of your parking fees for the desired time frame, collect the ticket and display it on your car’s dashboard.
What is the non Dubai car parking SMS format?
Type the Message
Open ‘New Message’ in your mobile and dial 7275 (PARK) in the sender’s address. The mobile parking dubai format for non-Dubai vehicles is: <Emirates/Country Code><Plate Code><space><Plate No<space>Zone No<space>Duration (hours).
How do I pay for parking at the RTA app?
Through RTA Smart Apps
- The customer opens the app.
- The customer clicks on the parking tab then then chooses pay the parking fees. .
- The customer selects the zone, vehicle plate number and parking duration.
- The customer selects the payment method: SMS or mParking (requires topping-up) or Apple pay.
How do I pay for WhatsApp parking in Dubai?
Motorists in Dubai can now pay for parking tickets through popular mobile app WhatsApp, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on its website. This will allow vehicle owners to save 30 fils on SMS. “Parking is now as easy as sending a WhatsApp to RTA’s Chatbot Mahboub on 971 58 8009090.
