How to Pay for Dubai Parking by WhatsApp
Pay Dubai public-parking fees through RTA Mahboub on WhatsApp using the correct plate, zone and duration format.
The practical answer
RTA’s Mahboub service accepts Dubai public-parking payment on WhatsApp at +971 58 800 9090. Send the vehicle plate, parking-zone number and duration in the requested format, then wait for the confirmation message before leaving the vehicle.
How to handle it
1. Save the official number
Add +971 58 800 9090 from the current RTA page and check the verified business identity before messaging.
2. Read the zone sign
Use the exact zone code and paid hours shown at the parking location. Do not infer it only from a nearby street.
3. Send the formatted request
Enter the plate number, zone number and duration as the chatbot instructs. Foreign or non-Dubai plates may require an expanded format.
4. Wait for confirmation
A sent message is not proof of payment. Check the successful transaction, vehicle, zone and expiry time, and keep the message.
Important: If confirmation does not arrive, use another official RTA payment channel before leaving the vehicle.
Before you act
RTA says WhatsApp payment can avoid the regular SMS charge. Parking fees themselves still apply, and free periods or tariff rules depend on the signed zone.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 9 October 2026 against RTA — Pay parking using WhatsApp ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.