As the barrierless parking rollout begins at three popular malls in Dubai, motorists are warned that a Dh150 fine applies if the fee is not paid three days after leaving the shopping centres. The new parking system has already been activated at City Centre Deira and it will be introduced at Mall of the Emirates (MOE) early next month, Majid Al Futtaim confirmed to Khaleej Times. Without barriers, motorists can freely drive through the malls’ parking lots, not having to stop for tickets. Vehicles’ licence plates are automatically tracked by cameras as they enter and exit the car park. An SMS with a payment link is sent to drivers for any charges. Parking fees have to be paid within three days; otherwise, a fine of Dh150 will apply, based on the information available on the MOE website. “If you don’t pay within two days of leaving the mall, you’ll receive an SMS reminder and a phone call the next day,” said the statement. “If you still haven’t paid after three days, you’ll be fined Dh150 as per the UAE’s standard parking fine.” Those who leave their cars in spaces where parking is not permitted will be fined Dh1,000. “If you park in spaces […]