Dubai: Parkin To Roll Out Paid Parking At Some Spinneys, Waitrose Locations

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Six locations of retailers Spinneys and Waitrose will roll out paid parking facilities in partnership with Parkin. The agreement will see Parkin manage and operate the designated facilities, leveraging its proven technology and operational expertise to reduce congestion and optimise parking efficiency for shoppers.

Customers will get two hours of free parking and will thereafter be charged an hourly fee to ensure that spaces are available for all shoppers. The tariff will apply to the Spinneys branches on Trade Center Road, Karama, Motor City, Al Meydan and Umm Suqeim. Waitrose branches in Motor City and Al Thanya will have the paid parking facility.

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All six locations will feature Parkin's modern parking management technology, including automated access control and enforcement solutions. These locations will be further integrated with the company's mobile app, enabling customers to pay directly through their mobile telephone.

According to Sunil Kumar, CEO of Spinneys, the move will ensure easy and reliable access to the company's stores.“Partnering with Parkin allows us to enhance traffic flow and parking management at some of our busiest locations, making visits smoother and more convenient for all shoppers,” he said.“By combining Parkin's smart technology with our commitment to service, we are improving accessibility and helping customers enjoy a more seamless journey to and from our stores.”

Parkin is the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, with a portfolio of approximately 219k paid parking spaces, as of the last quarter of 2025. Last year, the company introduced paid parking in several communities including International Academic City and Sports City, Studio City and Outsource City. Most recently the company rolled out plans to introduce paid parking in International City. The fares will kick in on February 1. In October, the company also announced plans to build five new multi-storey car parks around the city in the next two year.

In April 2025, Parkin implemented the Variable Parking Tariff Policy in Dubai with peak and off-peak tariffs to optimise parking management in congested, high-density, high-demand areas, encouraging turnover of parking infrastructure while supporting efficient traffic flow throughout the city, particularly during peak times.

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