Dubai's on-street paid parking, run by the RTA. Zones are marked by colour-coded signs with a parking code; you pay by the Mawaqif app, by SMS, or at a meter, and inspectors do check. Fridays and public holidays are often free, and hours vary by zone.

The word simply means 'parking spaces'. Forgetting to pay is one of the easier ways to collect a fine you didn't see coming.