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ZAWYA: Parkin introduces ticketless smart parking at Al Ghurair Centre to transform visitor experience
ZAWYA: Parkin introduces ticketless smart parking at Al Ghurair Centre to transform visitor experience
About this update from Parkin Co. Pjsc
Dubai: Parkin Company PJSC (“Parkin” or the “Company”), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has entered into a five-year agreement with Al Ghurair Centre to manage and enhance parking operations at one of Dubai’s most established retail destinations.The agreement was signed in presence of Parkin Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali and Al Ghurair Property Management Chief Executive Officer, Paul Fanning.The partnership aims to enhance the overall visitor experience by reducing entry and exit friction, improving traffic flow, and delivering a fully digital parking experience. By leveraging Parkin’s advanced digital parking ecosystem and operational capabilities, the initiative will deliver a more efficient and intuitive parking journey for shoppers, Al Ghurair Centre residents, cinema-goers, and visitors.The new parking system will utilise AI-enabled Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to provide a fully ticketless experience, eliminating the need for physical tickets and enabling faster, more convenient access to the parking facilities. A new camera featuring an integrated screen will be introduced for the first time at Al Ghurair Centre, providing visitors with real-time guidance and support.Under the new system, visitors will receive three hours of complimentary parking. Thereafter, standard parking tariffs will apply from Monday to Saturday, while parking will remain free on Sundays and public holidays. Customers will be able to settle parking fees before exiting or within five days through Parkin’s integrated digital channels.To further enhance the customer experience, shoppers who spend AED 200 or more at Al Ghurair Centre will receive two additional hours of complimentary parking, in addition to the standard three-hour complimentary period, subject to validation at the Customer Service Desk. Customers who purchase tickets from Star Cinemas will also receive two additional hours of complimentary parking, supporting longer and more enjoyable visits to the destination.The five-year agreement also includes monthly parking subscription options and dedicated parking management solutions for Al Ghurair Centre Residence and Rawabeh commercial tenants. The parking access will be restricted to vehicles registered under valid tenancy contracts and designated parking spaces, ensuring a s...