Parking in Dubai with an Ajman Plate: Texting Your Way to Freedom (from Parking Meters)
Ah, Dubai. The land of glistening skyscrapers, luxurious shopping, and... confusing parking situations. Especially if you're rolling in with your trusty Ajman plate. But fear not, fellow motorist, for I, your friendly neighborhood parking guru, am here to guide you through the magical world of SMS parking!
Step 1: Embrace Your Inner Texter
Forget fumbling for coins or deciphering cryptic parking machine instructions. You've got a phone in your hand, and that's all you need. Just whip out that bad boy and get ready to unleash your inner texting ninja.
Pro Tip: If you haven't mastered texting with your thumbs yet, this might be a good time to practice. Nobody likes waiting behind someone composing an SMS like it's a Shakespearean sonnet.
Step 2: The All-Important Text Message
Now, for the moment of truth. Open your messaging app and get ready to compose your parking payment symphony. Here's the format:
<Emirate Code> <Plate Number> <Zone Number> <Duration (in hours)>Emirate Code: Remember, you're the cool cat from Ajman, so type
AJMPlate Number: That shiny metal rectangle on your car? Yeah, that one. All caps, no spaces.
Zone Number: Look around, Sherlock! There should be a sign with a zone number displayed.
Duration: How long do you plan on chilling in Dubai? Pick a number between 1 and... well, let's be honest, probably not more than 4 hours unless you're really enjoying that shawarma.
Example: AJM A00000 123A 2 (parks your Ajman-plated car in Zone 123A for 2 hours)
Remember: Send this message to 7275 (PARK). It's like texting your parking fairy godmother!
Step 3: The Great SMS Await
Hit send and... wait. Don't worry, you haven't broken the internet. The parking gods are just processing your request. In a few moments, you should receive a confirmation SMS letting you know you're good to go.
Congratulations! You've successfully navigated the world of Dubai parking via SMS. Now go forth and conquer that shopping mall/explore that hidden gem/devour another shawarma (we won't judge).
FAQs for the SMS Parking Pro
How to know how much parking costs?
There's no fixed rate, but it's usually around AED 2 per hour. The zone number might also affect the price.
How to extend my parking session?
Just send another SMS before your time runs out, following the same format but with your desired additional duration.
How to cancel my parking session (if you suddenly decide Dubai isn't for you today)?
Text AJM <Plate Number> C to 7275 (PARK). But hey, unless there's a batarang convention, Dubai's pretty awesome.
How to check my parking balance?
Send AJM <Plate Number> B to 7275 (PARK).
How to avoid a parking fine?
The most important "How to": Always keep an eye on your parking expiry and remember, with great parking power comes great responsibility!