Ajman Parking SMS (2026): Format, Number 5155, Fees & Timings

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Parked in Ajman and wondering how to pay? Ajman Municipality & Planning Department (MPDA) runs an SMS parking system that needs no app and no coins. Send one text message to 5155 and your parking session starts within seconds. This guide covers the exact Ajman parking SMS format, the real fees, the unusual split timings that catch out first-time visitors, and what to do when the SMS does not work.

Quick Answer: Ajman Parking SMS

SMS number: 5155 (Ajman Municipality & Planning Department)
Format: AJM + Plate Code + Plate Number
Example: AJM A 12345 (Ajman plate, category A, number 12345)
Cost: AED 2 per hour in regular zones (30 minutes costs AED 1)
Paid hours: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday to Thursday

Wait for the confirmation SMS before you walk away. That reply is your e-ticket, and it shows your plate, the fee and the exact time your parking runs out.

Ajman Parking SMS Number: 5155 (Not 5566)

Ajman’s parking SMS number is 5155. Do not confuse it with Sharjah’s number: Sharjah parking runs on Sharjah parking SMS (5566), a completely separate system with a different format. Texting the wrong emirate’s number leaves your car unpaid, so save 5155 as “Ajman Parking” in your contacts.

The service works from Etisalat (e&) and du numbers. Your operator may add a small SMS charge of around 30 fils on top of the parking fee, so keep a little balance on a prepaid line.

How to Pay Ajman Parking by SMS: Step by Step

1. Park in a marked paid bay and check the signboard: it confirms whether the spot is a regular or VIP zone.
2. Open your messaging app and create a new message to 5155.
3. Type AJM, a space, your plate category letter, a space, and your plate number. Example: AJM A 12345.
4. Send the message. You will receive a confirmation SMS with your e-ticket: plate, ticket number, parking type, fee and expiry time.
5. Keep the confirmation message. Inspectors check it against your plate.

Tip: reply language is set by texting E for English or ع for Arabic to 5155.

Ajman Parking SMS Format for Every Plate

The plate category is the letter (or letters) shown before the number on your plate, for example A, B or AA. Cars from other emirates use the same AJM format with their own emirate code as the plate code:

Car Registered In	Plate Code	Example SMS to 5155
Ajman	A, B, AA (your plate letter)	AJM A 12345
Dubai	DXB	AJM DXB 12345
Sharjah	SHJ	AJM SHJ 12345
Abu Dhabi	AUH	AJM AUH 12345
Ras Al Khaimah	RAK	AJM RAK 12345
Fujairah	FUJ	AJM FUJ 12345
Umm Al Quwain	UAQ	AJM UAQ 12345

Two honest notes on the format. First, a few older guides show a shorter AJ prefix instead of AJM (AJ A 12345). The AJM form is the one most current guides use; if your message is rejected, the AJ form is worth trying. Second, some guides show Dubai-registered cars using DXB as the prefix itself (DXB B 56789) rather than AJM. If you are parking an out-of-emirate car and the AJM form fails, that variant is the next thing to try.

GCC plates are also supported. Use the country code as the plate code: Saudi Arabia KSA, Bahrain BAH, Qatar QAR, Oman OMN and Kuwait KWT.

Parking in the neighbouring emirate instead? Dubai parking runs on a different SMS system, and Abu Dhabi parking times and Mawaqif rules are different again, so use the right guide for the right city.

Ajman Parking SMS Fees

Ajman has some of the cheapest parking in the UAE. The fee climbs by AED 1 every 30 minutes in regular zones:

Duration	Regular Zone Fee
30 minutes	AED 1
1 hour	AED 2
1.5 hours	AED 3
2 hours	AED 4
2.5 hours	AED 5
3 hours	AED 6
5 hours	AED 10

VIP zones, usually closer to entrances and busy commercial spots, cost more: AED 3 for 30 minutes and AED 6 for 1 hour. Your operator may add a small SMS charge of around 30 fils per message.

How to Extend Your Parking by SMS

One SMS books 1 hour at a time. About 5 minutes before your session expires, you will get a reminder SMS. Reply Y (English) or ن (Arabic) to 5155 and your parking extends by 1 hour, charged at the normal rate. You can keep extending, but SMS booking covers up to 3 hours in total. For longer stays, pay through the MPDA app instead, where you can book multiple hours upfront.

Ajman Parking Timings: The Split Schedule That Catches Everyone Out

Ajman does not charge all day. Paid parking runs in two blocks, Saturday to Thursday, with a free afternoon break in between:

Period	Status
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Sat–Thu)	Paid
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (every day)	Free
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Sat–Thu)	Paid
10:00 PM to 8:00 AM (every night)	Free
Friday (all day)	Free
Public holidays	Free (standard zones)

Two extra free windows are worth knowing. Near public parks, parking is free daily from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM. And if you send an SMS during a free window, some guides report that your paid time simply starts at the next paid block (5:00 PM), so your balance is not wasted. During Ramadan the schedule shifts: paid hours become 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 12:00 midnight, with Fridays still free.

Always read the signboard at your exact bay. A few premium zones, especially along the Corniche and near malls, keep charging on Fridays and holidays.

Ajman Parking SMS Not Working? 7 Quick Fixes

1. Wrong number: Ajman is 5155. 5566 is Sharjah, 7275 is Dubai, 3009 is Abu Dhabi.
2. Wrong prefix: Most current guides use AJM. If AJM is rejected, try the shorter AJ form.
3. Wrong plate letter: The category letter must match your plate exactly (A, B, AA and so on).
4. Wrong plate code for other emirates: Use your emirate’s code (DXB, SHJ, AUH, RAK, FUJ, UAQ) as shown in the table above.
5. Low prepaid balance: Top up and resend; the fee plus the operator’s SMS charge must be covered.
6. Sent during free hours: Between 1:00 and 5:00 PM, on Fridays and on holidays, parking is free, so no ticket is issued. Your paid time starts at the next paid block.
7. No confirmation? No confirmation means no valid ticket. Double-check the format, resend, or pay through the MPDA app. For help, call Ajman Municipality customer service on 80070.

Other Ways to Pay for Parking in Ajman

• MPDA app: The Ajman Municipality & Planning Department app lets you pay, extend and book longer durations, and check fines.
• Parking meters and kiosks: Still available in most paid zones for cash and card payments.
• Official website: Ajman Municipality’s portal at am.gov.ae lists parking services and announcements, including new paid zones (over 1,200 new spaces were added in June 2025).

Fines for Not Paying in Ajman

Overstaying an expired ticket in Ajman is reported at AED 150. A single AED 2 SMS is always the cheaper option, and the reminder message exists precisely so you do not have to run back to the car.

FAQs About Ajman Parking SMS

What is the Ajman parking SMS number?

The official number is 5155, run by Ajman Municipality & Planning Department. Send your message in the format AJM, plate code, plate number, for example AJM A 12345.

What is the correct Ajman parking SMS format?

Type AJM, a space, your plate category letter, a space, and your plate number, then send it to 5155. For other emirates, use your emirate code in the same position, for example AJM DXB 12345 for a Dubai plate.

How much does Ajman parking cost by SMS?

Regular zones cost AED 1 for 30 minutes and AED 2 per hour after that, so 3 hours costs AED 6. VIP zones cost AED 3 for 30 minutes and AED 6 per hour. Your operator may add around 30 fils per SMS.

How long does one Ajman parking SMS last?

One SMS books 1 hour. Reply Y (or ن in Arabic) before it expires to add 1 hour at a time, up to 3 hours in total by SMS. For longer stays, use the MPDA app.

Is parking free on Friday in Ajman?

Yes, parking is free all day on Fridays and on public holidays in standard zones. A few premium zones, such as parts of the Corniche, may still charge, so check the signboard.

What are Ajman parking timings?

Paid parking runs Saturday to Thursday in two blocks: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Parking is free from 1:00 to 5:00 PM every day, overnight from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and all day on Fridays and public holidays.

Can I pay Ajman parking by SMS with a Dubai, Sharjah or GCC plate?

Yes. Use your plate code in the message: DXB for Dubai, SHJ for Sharjah, AUH for Abu Dhabi, RAK, FUJ and UAQ for the other emirates, and KSA, BAH, QAR, OMN or KWT for GCC plates.

The Bottom Line

Ajman parking SMS is one message to 5155 in the format AJM A 12345, AED 2 an hour, valid in two daily paid blocks with a free afternoon in between. Watch the split timings, extend with a Y reply before the reminder runs out, and never pay during the free windows.