It’s real! Paying in Sharjah for parking through SMS is available now. The government is offering you an extra comfortable way to pay your parking fee.
You don’t have to keep searching for cash, you can pay with a small message. For more details, check this full guide about paying for your car parking in Sharjah with SMS.
- Paid Parking in Sharjah
- Timings of Paid Parking in Sharjah
- Fees of Parking in Sharjah
- Parking Payment with SMS
- Extending the Parking Duration in Sharjah by SMS
- Cost of SMS Service
- Ways of Paying Parking in Sharjah
- Parking Subscription in Sharjah
- Registering to Parking Subscription
- FAQs
1. What Is the Paid Parking in Sharjah?
Paid parking in Sharjah is a system that offers you specified areas across the city to park your car for a fee. You can enjoy free parking in Sharjah on Fridays, except in areas with blue signs.
2. What Are the Timings of Paid Parking in Sharjah?
You must pay for parking in Sharjah from Saturday through Thursday (8 am to 10 pm). Meanwhile, parking is generally free in Sharjah on Fridays. However, this does not apply to areas marked with blue information signs, where standard parking fees are still in effect.
Additionally, the municipality often waives parking fees during public holidays and special occasions, adding to the convenience of the residents.
The timings of paid parking in Sharjah are as follows:
- Saturday – Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
- Fridays and public holidays: free
You should also note that these timings are subject to change according to the laws.
3. What Are the Fees for Parking in Sharjah?
| Duration (Hours) | Fee |
| 1 | AED 2 |
| 2 | AED 5 |
| 3 | AED 8 |
| 5 | AED 12 |
4. How Can You Pay for Parking by SMS in Sharjah?
To pay for parking in Sharjah via SMS, follow these simple steps:
- Compose an SMS in the format: “<Plate Source> <Plate Number> <Duration>”. For example, To pay for 1 hour, write: “SHJ 5423 1”
- Send the message to 5566.
Important note:
- For users preferring Arabic, commence the SMS with the letter “A”.
- Example in Arabic: A SHJ 5423 1
The SMS will be deducted from your mobile credit or added to your postpaid bill. After sending the SMS, you will receive a confirmation message with your virtual parking permit. This message will serve as your parking receipt.
Moreover, this service allows you to pay for your parking without any hassle. However, you have to be a Du, Virgin Mobile, or Etisalat network user. The process is very close to the Parking system in Dubai.
5. How Can You Extend Parking Duration in Sharjah?
To extend the parking duration in Sharjah with an SMS, you just need to reply with “Y” for one more hour.
6. How Much Does the SMS Service Cost for Parking in Sharjah?
It cost 38 fils.
7. What Are Other Ways of Paying Parking in Sharjah?
There are different ways to pay your parking fee in Sharjah other than SMS. Find below the various choices you have:
Parking Machine
You will find across the city several physical parking machines available for paying and printing parking tickets that have been charged. These machines accept coins ranging from AED 1 to AED 500 as payment for the charges and for printing the ticket.
Website
The government also offers you an online option to pay your parking fee through the Sharjah Municipal Corporation website. You just have to follow the below steps:
- Access the official website and locate the “Smart Service” page.
- Proceed to the “Public Parking Department Services” section.
- Choose the “Parking Subscription” option and create a user account or sign in if you have one.
- Follow the provided instructions and submit payment for your parking charges.
Bank Account
In Sharjah, it is possible to pay for your annual, semi-annual, and quarterly parking subscription charges using your registered bank account. You can also use any bank account that is registered and operational within the UAE to make direct payments via your debit card.
8. What Is Parking Subscription in Sharjah, and Can You Register for it?
Yes, you can. A parking subscription is a pre-payment option for your parking fee, as the dues are paid with its activation. It gives you the right to use public parking spaces across Sharjah. The subscription fees differ according to its duration and type.
9. How Can You Subscribe for Parking in Sharjah?
You can have a parking subscription in Sharjah by following these steps:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on ‘Smart Service Page’ and choose ‘Public Parking Department Service’.
- Click on ‘Parking Subscription’.
- Sign in to your account and follow the process.
- In case you want to renew it, then choose quarterly, semi-annual, or annual.
FAQs
You can pay for Sharjah paid parking using a mobile by sending an SMS to 5566.
It’s the same process as those with Sharjah plates. You just need to replace the emirate code with Dubai’s one, which is DXB.
The message should be like this:
You can send an SMS to 5566 through your mobile to pay for Sharjah parking. When you’re ready to park, simply text 5566 with the following format: [Plate Source] “space” [Plate Number] “space” [Duration in hours]. It’s a quick and convenient way to handle your parking needs in Sharjah.
Sharjah parking SMS code is 5566.
In 2024, Sharjah’s parking services will be operational from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday through Thursday. This schedule makes it easy to plan your trips and parking needs around the city.
6. How Much Is the Yearly Parking Fee in Sharjah?
You can have a yearly subscription for parking in Sharjah; have a look below at the fee of the yearly parking fee in Sharjah.
Here is the yearly parking fee in Sharjah for personal use.
| Duration | One Card Fee | Two Card Fee | One Card for 2 vehicles |
| 3 | AED 850 | AED 1,600 | AED 1,000 |
| 6 | AED 1400 | AED 2,500 | AED 1,700 |
| 12 | AED 2,300 | AED 4,150 | AED 2,750 |
Find below the breakdown of the yearly parking fee for commercial purposes .
| Duration | One Card Fee | Two Cards Fee | Three Cards Fee | Four Cards Fee |
| 3 | AED 1050 | AED 1,900 | AED 2,700 | AED 3,400 |
| 6 | AED 1750 | AED 3,150 | AED 4,500 | AED 5,700 |
| 12 | AED 2,850 | AED 5,150 | AED 7,300 | AED 9,300 |
Now, you don’t have to have cash or wait in the parking machine row to pay your parking fee in Sharjah, while it can be done with a mobile message.
If you head to Dubai regularly, you can also easily pay for your parking with SMS in Dubai, as this service is available there as well.
