Pay attention: Parking is now paid in these Riyadh areas
Here’s what you need to know
Riyadh’s paid parking is expanding throughout the city, and these neighbourhoods have just been added to the list. Read on to find out more about paid parking in Olaya.
Revealed via X (formerly Twitter), the paid parking in Olaya was launched on Saturday July 25. Paid parking is now applicable to the commercial strip in the Al Olaya neighbourhood and the internal streets.
خطوة جديدة في تنظيم المواقف بمدينة الرياض
اعتبارًا من يوم السبت 25 يوليو، يبدأ تشغيل #مواقف_الرياض في الشريط التجاري بحي العليا والشوارع الداخلية، ويشمل:
• شارع العليا: من طريق العروبة إلى طريق مكة المكرمة.
• طريق الملك فهد: من طريق مكة المكرمة إلى طريق العروبة.خدمة… pic.twitter.com/U7U7r6wmRu
— Riyadh Parking مواقف الرياض (@Riyadh_Parking) July 23, 2026
The new update includes:
- Al Olaya Street: From Orooba Road to Mecca Al Mukarramah Road.
- King Fahd Road: From Mecca Al Mukarramah Road to Orooba Road.
The experimental monthly subscription service is not available in this area during the current phase.
Types of parking
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On-street parking in public and commercial areas (paid).
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Off-street parking in vital locations to enhance mobility experience and increase parking availability, including surface parking, multi-storey parking, and mechanical parking.
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Managed parking (free) located within residential neighbourhoods adjacent to paid parking zones.
Operating hours
The Riyadh Parking operating hours have also been updated to the following:
- Saturday to Thursday: 8am to midnight
- Fridays: Free
- Holidays and national occasions: Free
Costs
Parking costs remain the same at SAR3.45 per hour.
More about the monthly subscriptions
Launched just last month, the Riyadh Parking monthly subscription costs SAR150 for paid parking spaces as part of a temporary trial phase aimed at developing the service and studying users’ needs. The pass covers the designated paid on-street parking zones managed by the city.
How to use the service
- Searching for Available Parking Spaces
Users can easily determine their current location and find the nearest available parking spots. - Electronic Payment
Offers multiple payment options, including Apple Pay, Mada, and credit cards, to simplify the payment process. - Digital residential area parking permits
Enables residents and visitors to obtain digital residential permits through the app, helping to organise parking usage in residential neighbourhoods. - Parking Duration Control
Allows users to set their desired parking duration, with a 15-minute grace period before the paid parking time is activated.
Visit: @Riyadh_Parking
