Parking & fuel

Parking & fuel in United Arab Emirates — what locals actually use

Apps, local services, useful places and traveler tips — the practical answer, in one place.

16 picksUpdated May 4, 2026

Quick answer

In United Arab Emirates, city parking is usually metered via an app or street machine — check signage carefully to avoid fines. Fuel prices vary; highway stations are typically pricier than town ones.

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Tools locals use

Apps, websites and services we've vetted for parking & fuel in United Arab Emirates.

Tools locals use

16 picks

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App

EasyPark

A popular mobile app used for finding and paying for parking in various European cities, including some areas in Andorra.

App

PayByPhone Parking

A widely used mobile application for paying for parking in various locations across the UAE.

Official site

Mawaqif (Abu Dhabi Parking)

Official app for managing parking services in Abu Dhabi.

Official site

Mawaqif - Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)

The official parking management system for Abu Dhabi, offering payment and information services.

App

mParking (RTA Dubai)

The official RTA Dubai app for paying for parking via SMS in Dubai.

App

Adnoc Dist

The official app for ADNOC petrol stations, allowing for fuel payment, loyalty programs, and locating stations.

App

RTA Dubai Drive

The official RTA app providing various services including vehicle registration, Salik top-up, and parking.

App

ADNOC Distribution

Official app for ADNOC, the leading fuel and convenience store retailer in the UAE.

App

Emarat

The official app for Emarat petrol stations, providing fuel services, loyalty programs, and station locations.

App

Dubai Drive (Salik)

The official RTA app for managing Salik toll gate accounts in Dubai, including balance checks and top-ups.

Official site

MAWAQiF (DoT Abu Dhabi)

The official Department of Transport app for managing parking in Abu Dhabi, including payments and finding spaces.

App

Waze

A community-based traffic and navigation app that allows users to report gas prices and police traps, which can be useful for fuel planning and road conditions.