UAE rule changes from June 1: Dubai parking fees, salary deadlines and legal age rules to change

A series of major UAE rule changes will take effect from June 1, 2026, bringing higher Dubai parking and Salik toll costs, stricter salary payment deadlines for private companies, fully cashless parking payments and a key change in the UAE legal age law.

The latest UAE news update is expected to directly affect motorists, employees, employers and young adults across the country as new transport, labour and legal regulations come into force.

One of the biggest changes for daily commuters in Dubai is the introduction of a five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on all Parkin services. From June 1, motorists will pay higher charges for public parking across Dubai, including on-street parking, off-street parking, seasonal parking cards, parking permits and reservations.

Parkin has clarified that overnight parking between 1am and 6am will continue to remain free.

Dubai motorists will also see higher Salik toll deductions as VAT will now apply to all Salik toll gate charges and tag activation fees. The updated toll amount, including tax, will be automatically deducted from prepaid Salik accounts.

In another major Dubai update, the emirate will officially phase out cash payments at parking meters from June 1 as part of its smart mobility and digital payment push.

Drivers will no longer be able to use coins or paper notes for parking payments. Instead, residents and visitors must use digital methods such as nol cards, the Parkin app, SMS parking, Dubai Now or the RTA app.

The move is expected to significantly change how residents pay for parking across Dubai.

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Apart from transport-related changes, the UAE is also introducing a major legal reform under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025.

Starting June 1, the UAE legal age of majority will officially be reduced from 21 to 18. This means individuals turning 18 will gain full legal rights to independently manage financial matters, sign contracts and operate bank accounts without guardian approval.

The new UAE legal age rule is being seen as one of the most significant civil law changes introduced in recent years.

Authorities said safeguards will remain in place to protect young adults from financial misuse or exploitation.

Another important update affects private sector companies under the Wage Protection System (WPS).

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced stricter salary payment rules from June 1, 2026. Under the revised framework, salaries for the previous month must be paid on the first day of the following month.

For example, salaries for April 2026 must be transferred by May 1. Any payment made after that date will officially be treated as delayed salary payment under UAE labour regulations.

The ministry said wages must continue to be processed through WPS or approved payment channels.

MOHRE also clarified that companies paying at least 85 per cent of total employee wages on time will still be considered compliant. Similarly, workers receiving at least 85 per cent of their salary with properly documented deductions will legally be treated as paid.

The latest UAE rule changes are expected to impact millions of residents, especially Dubai commuters, private sector employees and employers.

The Dubai parking fee increase and Salik VAT addition could slightly raise daily travel costs for motorists, while the shift to cashless parking payments marks another major step in Dubai’s digital transformation strategy.

At the same time, the stricter WPS salary deadline rules may increase compliance pressure on companies, and the new UAE legal age law will give 18-year-olds greater financial and legal independence.