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Time Out Abu Dhabi
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
These are the AI changes coming to parking in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's parking game is levelling up. A new AI-powered smart public parking system is rolling out across the capital this month, and it could mean the end of fumbling with Mawaqif apps or worrying about fines. Launched by Q Mobility, the pilot phase introduces a suite of intelligent features – including vehicle-based systems that can automatically detect whether a space is occupied and handle payment without drivers lifting a finger. That's right: the days of manually punching in plate numbers or scanning QR codes could be numbered. The new initiative doesn't just aim to make life easier for drivers. It also promises to reduce operational costs, improve compliance, enhance monitoring and support sustainability – all while giving you real-time parking data through smart channels such as the Darb Wallet. With more areas like Eastern Mangroves, Dolphin Park and parts of Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street switching to paid zones, the app has become the main way to pay for parking and tolls. Forget SMS or hunting for a metre – Darb lets you handle it all digitally. Miss a payment or park in the wrong zone? Expect a fine. So, if you're driving in the capital, make sure the Darb app is on your phone and your wallet's topped up – it's now part of the essentials. The pilot zones for AI parking that are already up and running include Eastern Mangroves, Dolphin Park and several sectors along Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, including Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4 and 5 and Al Qurm Plaza. More areas are expected to follow as the system expands. For now, it's still early days – but if this tech-forward approach takes off, Abu Dhabi drivers might just have one less thing to stress about. You might also like… Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 12 fantastic road trips across the GCC Fill up the tank and go Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus: How to travel between the two cities Everything you need to know, from getting a Nol card to bus timetables Old Abu Dhabi: 15 best spots to uncover the history of the capital Peel back the layers of time
Zawya
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Innovative Initiatives to enhance public parking management using artificial intelligence in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Q Mobility, the public parking operator in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of a set of innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the public parking management system in Abu Dhabi. The new set aligns with Abu Dhabi's development strategies focused on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies in service delivery, contributing to the creation of smart and sustainable cities. These initiatives include a smart vehicle-based system for monitoring and detecting occupancy rates, the automated parking payment through AI-powered smart cameras, and real-time data provided to users via smart channels. The pilot phase will begin in July 2025. The adoption of AI technologies in public parking management brings multiple benefits, including better user experience, improved monitoring and compliance efficiency, enhanced transparency, reduced operational costs, and support for environmental and sustainability goals. Q Mobility continues to pursue its vision of delivering top-tier services to users by providing smart and sustainable mobility solutions that align with digital transformation trends and enhance quality of life across the emirate. About Q Mobility Q Mobility, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi investment and holding company-ADQ, focuses on providing sustainable and integrated smart mobility solutions to enhance the efficiency, reliability and convenience of transportation infrastructure, in line with Abu Dhabi's vision for progress and development. Q Mobility manages, operates and develops Darb, Abu Dhabi's toll system, and Mawaqif, the emirate's public parking system.
Gulf Today
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
New parking zones within Abu Dhabi Island activated
Q Mobility has announced the activation of Mawaqif in several sectors within Abu Dhabi Island, as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate vehicle movement and enhance the efficiency of public parking usage across the emirate. In this regard, Q Mobility stated that the activation covers Eastern Mangroves, Dolphin Park, and three sectors along Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street — specifically at Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4, and 5, as well as Al Qurm Plaza. Mawaqif will be applied in accordance with the regulations in force across the emirate, starting Thursday (July 10, 2025). The announcement follows the completion of infrastructure works, which included curb painting, installation of directional signage, and distribution of awareness signages to the public. Q Mobility confirmed that this step is part of its broader strategy to enhance the parking experience, provide effective solutions that regulate public parking use, and improve traffic flow. The company urged all users to adhere to the instructions displayed on signages and to utilise the available digital channels to facilitate the payment process through Darb app.
Al Etihad
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
Q Mobility announces activation of Mawaqif in new sectors within Abu Dhabi Island
11 July 2025 09:21 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Q Mobility has announced the activation of Mawaqif in several sectors within Abu Dhabi Island, as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate vehicle movement and enhance the efficiency of public parking usage across the emirate. In this regard, Q Mobility stated that the activation covers Eastern Mangroves, Dolphin Park, and three sectors along Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street - specifically at Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4, and 5, as well as Al Qurm Plaza. Q Mobility announces the activation of new #Mawaqif zones in several sectors within #AbuDhabi Island#aletihadnewscenter — Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) July 10, 2025 Mawaqif will be applied in accordance with the regulations in force across the emirate, starting July announcement follows the completion of infrastructure works, which included curb painting, installation of directional signage, and distribution of awareness signages to the public. Q Mobility confirmed that this step is part of its broader strategy to enhance the parking experience, provide effective solutions that regulate public parking use, and improve traffic flow. The company urged all users to adhere to the instructions displayed on signages and to utilise the available digital channels to facilitate the payment process through Darb app.
The National
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Abu Dhabi introduces new paid parking zones
Abu Dhabi on Thursday expanded its public paid parking network, with new charges introduced with immediate effect. Q Mobility, which operates the emirate's Mawaqif parking system as well as the Darb Road toll scheme, said additional paid zones had been activated in the Eastern Mangroves, Dolphin Park, some sectors along Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street — specifically Al Khaleej Al Arabi Park 1, 2, 4, and 5 - and Al Qurm Plaza as of Thursday. The authority said the move was in line with efforts to "regulate vehicle movement and enhance the efficiency of public parking usage across the emirate" and improve traffic flow. This decision comes after the completion of infrastructure works in relation to the areas, including curb painting and the installation of additional parking signage. The parking operator called on motorists to follow instructions displayed on new signage. Standard parking in Abu Dhabi is Dh2 ($0.54) an hour, with premium parking costing Dh3 per hour. Q Mobility was established in September, 2024 by Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ to manage, operate and develop the Abu Dhabi toll system DARB and the Abu Dhabi parking system Mawaqif. The company operates under the supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Abu Dhabi Mobility, previously known as the Integrated Transport Centre.
