Sharjah's paid parking is operated by Sharjah City Municipality. Paid hours are Saturday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, free on Fridays, public holidays, and overnight.
Sharjah parking SMS
Send an SMS to 7522 (Sharjah Municipality) with format:
<Plate> <Zone> <Hours>
Example: S12345 9001 1 = 1 hour. Confirmation will be sent. The number 5566 is also used for some neighbourhoods.
Tariffs and zones
- Standard zone: AED 2/hour, max AED 15/day.
- Premium areas (Al Majaz Waterfront, Mega Mall surroundings): AED 3/hour.
- Resident parking permit: AED 100/year per vehicle, applied via Sharjah Municipality.
- Multi-storey car parks: AED 5/hour (e.g. Rolla, Buhairah Corniche).
Sharjah parking app
Use Sharjah Municipality mobile app to pay parking with credit card, view active sessions, set reminders, and download receipts. Available iOS and Android.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sharjah parking SMS number?
Send to 7522 (Sharjah Municipality). Format: plate zone hours.
Is Sharjah parking free on Friday?
Yes, all day Friday and public holidays, plus 10 PM–8 AM on weekdays.
How much is the resident parking permit?
AED 100/year per vehicle.
What is the parking fine in Sharjah?
AED 150 for not paying, AED 200 for parking outside marked spots, AED 1,000 for blocking traffic or fire access.