The department confirmed that designated public parking spaces on three streets would become subject to parking fees starting on Saturday, as part of ongoing efforts to organise the use of public facilities and improve services for motorists.

According to the announcement published through the department’s official digital platforms, the affected streets are Sheikh Zayed Street, Al Salam Street and Al Hejen Street in Ajman.

The new arrangement forms part of the municipality’s initiatives to develop the public parking system, promote more efficient use of available parking spaces and support smoother traffic movement throughout the affected areas.

Authorities explained that the decision is intended to improve parking organisation and contribute to the quality of life for residents, citizens and visitors who use the emirate’s roads and public facilities.

To help motorists understand the changes, the Municipality and Planning Department published separate explanatory maps showing the designated parking locations covered by the new arrangement.

These maps are particularly important for drivers who regularly travel through the three streets, as they provide guidance on which parking areas are included in the fee-based system.

It is important to note that the announcement concerns designated public parking spaces on the named roads and should not be interpreted as making every parking space across Ajman subject to charges.

Similarly, motorists should not assume that every location along the entire length of each named street is necessarily covered without checking the official maps and instructions.

The decision affects motorists visiting the designated areas for work, shopping, appointments and other daily activities, including people who may previously have been accustomed to using particular parking spaces without payment.

Drivers are therefore encouraged to check the signs and information displayed at parking locations before leaving their vehicles, especially when visiting the affected streets for the first time after implementation.

Residents and frequent visitors should also review the official maps to identify the parking spaces covered by the new arrangements and plan their journeys accordingly.

The department described the initiative as part of its wider efforts to improve the efficiency of public parking management and make better use of available infrastructure.

Organised parking systems can help manage demand for limited spaces, improve vehicle movement and support more convenient access to nearby facilities and services.

However, the announcement of these three additional streets did not specify a new individual parking tariff, a separate operating schedule or a new set of penalties for each affected location.

For that reason, motorists should consult current municipal instructions, official signs and approved payment channels rather than relying on assumptions about applicable charges or operating hours.

The department originally announced the new arrangements on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, giving road users advance notice before implementation on Saturday, November 7.

As the announced implementation date has now arrived, motorists using designated parking spaces along Sheikh Zayed Street, Al Salam Street and Al Hejen Street should pay particular attention to the applicable rules.

The municipality emphasised that regulating public parking is intended to support smoother traffic movement, improve the quality of municipal services and contribute to better everyday experiences for the public.

The change is relevant to both Emirati citizens and expatriate residents, as well as visitors who use parking facilities in the designated locations.

Official maps published by the Municipality and Planning Department remain the main reference for identifying the parking zones included in the decision.

Motorists are encouraged to follow any subsequent announcements from the department for updates concerning covered locations, parking arrangements and relevant operational instructions.

The introduction of paid parking on these three streets represents a confirmed municipal implementation measure that begins on November 7, 2026, rather than a proposal awaiting a future start date.

Source: Ajman Munici