Short answer: from Monday 26 October 2026, drivers in three more sectors of Al Ain will pay AED 2 an hour to park in standard spaces. The sectors are in Al Mu’tarid and the Central District and cover 1,455 parking spaces. You pay through the Darb or TAMM app. The operator, Q Mobility, announced the change on 20 October under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility).
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start date | Monday 26 October 2026 |
| Areas | Three sectors in Al Mu’tarid and the Central District, Al Ain |
| Spaces covered | 1,455, including spaces for People of Determination |
| Fee (standard spaces) | AED 2 per hour |
| How to pay | Darb app or TAMM app |
| Operator | Q Mobility, supervised by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) |
What has not been announced yet
The announcement did not list the individual sector codes, the hours when fees apply, a daily maximum, whether Fridays or public holidays are free, or details of resident permits. We have not guessed these. Before you park, read the sign on the street: it shows the sector code and the hours that apply to that bay.
Some reports quote the terms of Abu Dhabi city’s separate Free Flow parking system, but neither Q Mobility nor Abu Dhabi Mobility has said those terms apply to these Al Ain sectors.
Before Monday: a short checklist
- Install Darb or TAMM and add your plate number, so you can pay the first time you park in one of the new sectors.
- Top up your Darb wallet. Khaleej Times advises keeping enough balance in it to avoid non-payment violations.
- Check the sign at each bay for the sector code and the paid hours, since these have not been published.
- Ask your landlord or building manager whether a resident permit will be available if you live in Al Mu’tarid or the Central District and park on the street.
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Quick answers
When does paid parking start in the new Al Ain sectors?
Paid parking starts on Monday 26 October 2026 in three sectors in Al Mutarid and the Central District, according to the operator Q Mobility.
How much does parking cost in the new Al Ain sectors?
Standard spaces cost AED 2 per hour. The announcement did not give a daily maximum or the hours when fees apply, so check the sign at the bay.
How do I pay for parking in Al Ain?
Pay through the Darb app or the TAMM app. Keep enough balance in your Darb wallet to avoid a non-payment violation.
Published 21 October 2026. Sources: Q Mobility announcement (published via Zawya, 20 October 2026), Khaleej Times (20 October 2026) and Gulf News (20 October 2026). We will update this page if sector codes, hours or permit details are published.
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