Dubai Mall has announced a series of temporary parking closures and traffic reroutes as part of its ongoing expansion project, urging visitors to plan their trips accordingly.
In a recent social media update, the mall confirmed the closure of key access points including the Lower Financial Exit Ramp, Grand Drive Valet services, and the Upper Financial Exit Ramp. Traffic usually flowing through these routes will now be diverted via Grand Drive and Cinema P3.
Additionally, the Grand Parking area is scheduled to temporarily shut down in June. A new Grand Drive is expected to open by August, aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing visitor experience once the upgrades are complete.
To help ease the transition, the mall has advised visitors to follow updated signage and allow for additional travel time while using the diversions. The management emphasized that the changes are temporary and part of a broader effort to accommodate increasing footfall and future development.
This update comes shortly after the mall also announced the temporary closure of the Dubai Fountain for a five-month renovation period.
Parking at Dubai Mall has been a focal point since July 1 last year, when paid parking was introduced in collaboration with Salik. The system applies to Grand Parking, Cinema Parking, and Fashion Parking, while Zabeel and Fountain Views parking areas remain free of charge.
Under the new model, visitors are granted four hours of free parking on weekdays and six on weekends. Beyond that, fees apply and can reach up to Dh1,000 for a 24-hour period. The system operates without physical barriers, relying on automated tracking based on time spent.
As Dubai Mall continues to expand and upgrade its facilities, shoppers are encouraged to stay informed and adapt to the temporary changes during this transition phase.
News Source: Khaleej Times
