If you live in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) or often park there, there’s an important update you need to know about. Paid parking in this area officially begins on March 16 as Dubai expands its digital parking system across residential areas.
Drivers parking on the streets in JVC will now need to pay hourly fees through PARKONIC, a ticketless parking system already used in several parts of Dubai. Instead of parking meters or paper tickets, the system uses number plate recognition, with parking linked directly to your vehicle.
Hourly fees depend on the time of day and apply daily, including weekends and public holidays:
- from 8 AM to 5 PM = AED 4/hour
- from 5 PM to 12 AM = AED 6/hour
- from 12 AM to 8 AM = free
Drivers have two ways to pay for paid parking in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC):
- SMS parking, where you send a message following the instructions shown on the parking signs
- automatic deduction through Salik account, which allows the system to charge the parking fee directly once the vehicle leaves the space
If a car does not have a registered Salik account or if the balance is too low, the SMS option must be used before exiting the parking spot.
For residents and people who park in the area often, PARKONIC also offers membership packages with subscriptions available through the PARKONIC+ app.
Recently, paid parking was also introduced in the following areas: Wasl Village, Palm Jumeirah Crescent, Discovery Gardens, and International City.
