How to use RTA mParking for Abu Dhabi Plate

Do you have an Abu Dhabi plate and need to pay for parking in Dubai? When it comes to paying for Dubai RTA mParking for Abu Dhabi plate cars, it can be quite complicated if you don’t know how to proceed. However, if you follow our guide you will find it very easy.

How can I park my Abu Dhabi plate number in Dubai?

How can I park my Abu Dhabi plate number in Dubai?

Vehicles registered outside the UAE can now use the Road Transport Authority’s (RTA) mobile parking system without first having to register for the service.

From now on, all vehicles not registered in Dubai will no longer need to register for the service before they can use the RTA’s SMS payment system for parking.

The aim of these services is to simplify the payment of parking fees via SMS. The upgrade also includes informing customers who need assistance on public holidays that parking is free. “, said Maia Bin Adai, executive director of the RTA’s Transport and Roads Authority.

The notification system is also useful for people in Dubai, especially those who don’t pay for free parking on Fridays and public holidays.

How to pay parking by SMS? mParking


To pay parking by SMS, the text format for vehicles registered outside the emirate shall be as follows:

  • Dubai Parking SMS format for Abu Dhabi number plates: AUH13 12345 335A 1
  • Dubai Parking SMS format to Sharjah Board: SHJ2 12345 335A 2
  • Dubai parking SMS format for Saudi Arabian number plates: KSA 123ABC 335A 4