Dubai, July 31 -- Worshippers in Dubai will be able to park free of charge for one hour during prayer times at 59 mosques across the emirate, as part of a new smart parking initiative launching in August 2025.

The announcement follows a strategic partnership signed on Thursday, July 31, between the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) and Parkin Company PJSC, the city's largest public parking operator.

Under the deal, Parkin will manage around 2,100 parking spaces across mosque sites on behalf of IACAD, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.

Outside of designated prayer periods, parking will be charged 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The spaces will be classified into two zones: Zone M (standard) at 41 locati...