Khor Fakkan Transforms Parking Rules

Extension of Paid Parking Hours in Khor Fakkan Zones – What Does This Mean for Daily Transport?

Khor Fakkan municipality has announced that from February 16, 2026, the paid parking period will be extended in the affected zones. According to the new regulation, parking fees will be required from 8 am to midnight every day, including weekends and holidays. This change increasingly mirrors the trend occurring throughout the entire emirate, where the paid parking system is becoming more stringent and structured—not only in major cities like Dubai or Abu Dhabi but also in other cities such as Sharjah and Khor Fakkan.

Characteristics of Paid Zones

Paid parking is typically marked by blue signs, making them easy for motorists to recognize. In Khor Fakkan city, these zones were previously active every day, but under prior regulations, the obligation to pay ended at 10 pm. The new regulation now extends this deadline to midnight.

This not only means a longer payment period but also implies that even those who park after 10 pm must be prepared for the possibility of fines if they do not purchase a ticket.

Parking Fees and Payment Methods

Parking fees in Khor Fakkan are the same as those applied in the city of Sharjah. They are as follows:

1 hour – 2 dirhams, 2 hours – 5 dirhams, 3 hours – 8 dirhams, 5 hours – 12 dirhams

Payment can be made through the usual SMS-based parking system, which remains one of the most convenient solutions for drivers. The code and license plate sent by SMS automatically register the parking, and a confirmation is sent in return.

Monthly and Corporate Subscriptions – Convenient Options for Frequent Users

For those who frequently use paid parking—whether individuals or company fleet operators—subscription packages are offered instead of daily parking fees.

Individuals can choose between two subscription types:

a subscription valid for the entire city, or a pass valid for two designated parking zones.

Businesses can select a parking package valid throughout the city.

The subscription fees are as follows:

Business subscription for the entire territory of Sharjah:

10 days – 170 dirhams

20 days – 290 dirhams

30 days – 390 dirhams

3 months – 1,050 dirhams

6 months – 1,750 dirhams

12 months – 2,850 dirhams

Business subscription for two designated areas:

3 months – 600 dirhams

6 months – 1,100 dirhams

12 months – 2,100 dirhams

This latter option could be particularly attractive to companies that operate only in specific business districts, and do not need a pass valid for the entire city.

Importance of This Change

The extended parking time not only signifies a tightening of urban traffic policy but also encourages residents and visitors to plan parking more consciously. The goal of municipal governments is clear with this: to create a more structured, smoother parking system that reduces problems arising from illegal parking and improves urban quality of life.

These changes also present opportunities: residents can better calculate their costs, and companies can simplify parking-related administration with subscriptions. Digital payment solutions, such as the SMS-based system or online subscriptions, streamline everyday administration.

Expected Further Developments

Khor Fakkan's measure is not an isolated example. Previously, in October 2024, Sharjah took similar steps: there, too, the paid parking time was extended to midnight in zones operating seven days a week. This was introduced from November 2024, so Khor Fakkan's step more follows the trend observable at the emirates level than precedes it.

It is expected that other city areas, and even Dubai itself, may follow this pattern in the near future, especially in densely populated or high-traffic areas where regulated parking is crucial for transport fluidity.

Summary

The extension of the paid parking period in Khor Fakkan represents another step toward more organized and efficient urban transport. The change affects everyone who regularly parks in the city: from private individuals to corporate clients. In the new system, flexibility and convenience are ensured by subscriptions, while stricter time frames help improve the utilization of parking spaces.

This development is not just a technical change but also a shift in mindset: more conscious, systematic management of urban mobility and the use of public spaces is becoming the norm in various cities across the UAE. For those visiting or living here, it's worth staying informed about current parking regulations—and if possible, taking advantage of subscription solutions, which are not only more convenient but more cost-effective in the long run.