Parkonic, the operator behind the expanding network of paid parking systems in the UAE, has clarified the rationale behind its location-specific fee structures and enforcement schedules. As of January 2026, the system is operational in over 200 locations, including the recently implemented zone in Dubai’s Discovery Gardens.
The company emphasizes that its approach is fundamentally different from municipal systems like Dubai’s RTA. Rather than applying a standardized citywide tariff, Parkonic tailors its parking frameworks to individual community needs. Rates, coverage areas, and even enforcement on weekends and public holidays are determined by approved Community Parking Plans specific to each development.
Four key factors drive the variation in parking costs: land ownership and developer policies, urban density and available parking supply, local traffic patterns and usage behavior, and specific operational requirements. This means a monthly membership in one neighborhood may differ significantly from another based on these localized considerations.
Addressing concerns from Discovery Gardens residents about a Dh945 monthly fee for additional vehicles, Parkonic clarified this rate applies beyond complimentary resident allocations. The pricing reflects operational costs including demand management, enforcement coverage, and technology infrastructure, all set within the approved community framework rather than by Parkonic independently.
The operator also addressed why fees apply on Sundays and public holidays, explaining that as a managed private residential community, Discovery Gardens operates under its own approved framework rather than public parking schedules. Additionally, Parkonic discourages informal renting or subletting of parking spaces, emphasizing that parking access is digitally managed through verified tenancy registrations to prevent misuse and ensure fair access.
The overall system design aims to resolve long-standing challenges with unregulated parking practices while improving availability and equitable use of community parking spaces across the UAE.