DWTC Parking Fees Set to Increase to Dhs25 Per Hour During Major Events

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) entry fees for parking spaces are increasing to Dhs25 per hour when hosting important events starting from February 17, 2025. From February 17, 2025 Parkin will implement the new pricing strategy which constitutes the primary paid parking service in Dubai.

The goal behind this change is to minimize excessive vehicle flow on Sheikh Zayed Road through motivating individuals to use the Dubai Metro as an alternative to vehicle transportation.

What You Need to Know
Grand Events Parking will be the name assigned to the affected parking space.
Major event hours are the sole time when the new parking rates are active.
The parking areas will contain clear signs displaying specific rates.
The Parkin mobile app together with its website will provide this information.
DWTC organizes several major UAE displays with Gulfood (Feb 17-21) and Arabian Travel Market (April 28-May 1) and GITEX Global (Oct 13-17) and Beauty World Middle East (Oct 27-29). Major events result in large crowds of visitors who cause traffic congestion together with limited parking availability.

Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion at Expo City Dubai
The Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai obtained approval from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for an expansion project worth Dhs10 billion.

Key Highlights
The project will reach completion in 2033 to double the number of annual massive events from 300 to 600 throughout Dubai.
The project consists of three completion phases which will finish in 2026, 2028 then 2031.
The newly constructed Expo City Dubai area will double the size of the present Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).
Dubai solidifies its position as a global exhibition and event center by implementing these changes which additionally advance sustainable transportation solutions.