Sharjah extends paid parking hours to midnight from July 1

Sharjah Municipality has announced an extension of operating hours for its public parking services across the emirate. Effective July 1, all paid parking zones in Sharjah city, Kalba, Khorfakkan, and Al Dhaid will charge fees until midnight.

The new rule unifies the timings for all paid parking areas by extending hours for zones with yellow signs to match those with blue signs. Previously, yellow sign zones had shorter paid hours.

Public parking will remain free on Fridays and official public holidays, as per the existing system, except in specific zones that are subject to fees seven days a week, including holidays.

Hamed Al Qaed, Director of the Public Parking Department at Sharjah Municipality, said the modification comes in response to the growing demand for public parking services across the emirate. The decision follows a comprehensive study of parking use, demand rates, and distribution areas, along with benchmarking and feedback from residents and visitors.

With the emirate's ongoing economic and commercial boom, operating public parking until midnight has become necessary to ensure availability for customers, limit misuse and address related challenges.