Sharjah, UAE — October 20, 2026: Riders in Sharjah’s Al Yarmook neighbourhood now have dedicated motorcycle parking facilities following the completion of a major local infrastructure project that also upgraded roads, pedestrian routes and public parking.
Sharjah City Municipality completed the development project in seven and a half months, bringing together road improvements, utility works, drainage upgrades and new community facilities. The municipality announced the completion on October 19, according to the UAE’s official news agency, WAM.
The project covers approximately 185,000 square metres. It includes 4,160 paid parking spaces, 53 roads extending approximately nine kilometres, and 41 pedestrian lanes, passages and pavements covering more than 31,320 square metres.
The dedicated motorcycle parking provision is one of the project’s notable additions. Sharjah Municipality described it as the first introduction of designated motorcycle parking across the areas covered by the initiative. The announcement did not specify the number of motorcycle bays or provide a detailed breakdown of their locations.
Motorcycle parking added to wider neighbourhood improvements
Designated motorcycle spaces provide a specific place for riders to park instead of relying on general vehicle parking areas. Their introduction forms part of the municipality’s wider effort to organise parking and reduce random parking in Al Yarmook.
The project also established and prepared 4,160 paid parking spaces along roadsides and in internal open areas. Motorists should check the signs and payment instructions at individual parking locations rather than assume that all spaces have identical operating conditions.
Sharjah Municipality lists Al Yarmook among the areas covered by its public parking services. Its parking portal provides an official starting point for checking parking information.
53 roads and upgraded pedestrian routes
Road and pedestrian infrastructure accounted for a substantial part of the development.
The project included the construction of 53 roads covering 56,876 square metres, with a combined length of approximately nine kilometres. Another 41 lanes, passages and pedestrian pavements cover more than 31,320 square metres.
The municipality also reported improvements to internal roads and the organisation of utility routes, helping connect buildings and public facilities more effectively.
For residents, visitors and local businesses, the changes affect more than parking availability. The upgraded street network and pedestrian facilities are intended to make movement around the neighbourhood easier while improving the organisation of public spaces.
Drainage, utilities and street lighting upgraded
Infrastructure work extended below the road surface. The project included electricity, water, gas, telecommunications and sewage networks, alongside rainwater drainage improvements.
According to the municipality’s project details, sewage and rainwater drainage works were completed across 14,800 linear metres. The work involved network inspections, testing and checks on drainage structures.
The neighbourhood also received 227 energy-efficient streetlights and 32 benches along pedestrian pavements. An integrated camera surveillance system was installed as part of the project’s safety provisions.
These additions complement the road and parking work by improving lighting and providing more facilities for people moving through the area.
Two parks and 280 trees added
The redevelopment also included recreational and environmental improvements.
A new 5,400-square-metre park features a shaded children’s play area, a football pitch and seating for visitors. A second, smaller park was designed around an existing mature ghaf tree, retaining it within the layout. The smaller park also includes a children’s play area and family seating.
The municipality planted 280 sea hibiscus trees, alongside other flowering species, along main roads. Existing landscaped areas were also maintained.
The additional green spaces provide neighbourhood amenities alongside the transport and infrastructure improvements.
Building maintenance permits issued free of charge
The project included work to improve the appearance of buildings in Al Yarmook.
Sharjah Municipality reported that more than 535 buildings were covered by the façade improvement initiative, with maintenance permits issued for 231 buildings. Permits for owners undertaking façade modifications and maintenance were provided free of charge, according to the municipality’s announcement.
A dedicated municipal inspection centre has also been completed in the area. Inspectors will use it as a base for field duties, including monitoring cleanliness, building façades and shop signs.
Project completed ahead of its contractual deadline
The municipality said the project was originally subject to a one-year contractual period, but the work was completed in seven and a half months.
To limit disruption, the neighbourhood was divided into seven work zones, with construction carried out in phases. Parts of the area remained accessible to residents and shop owners during the work, according to the official project announcement.
The project was delivered by Sharjah City Municipality in coordination with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, the Department of Town Planning and Survey, the Department of Public Works, Sharjah Police and the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority.
For motorcycle riders and other road users, the immediate practical point is that Al Yarmook’s parking and street arrangements have been upgraded. Riders should look for designated motorcycle bays and follow the posted parking instructions, while motorists using paid spaces should check the applicable terms before leaving their vehicles.
1. Where has Sharjah introduced dedicated motorcycle parking?
Dedicated motorcycle parking has been introduced in Al Yarmook as part of a road, pavement and parking development project completed by Sharjah City Municipality.
2. When was the Al Yarmook project announced as complete?
Sharjah Municipality’s project completion announcement was published on October 19, 2026.
3. How many parking spaces are included in the Al Yarmook project?
The municipality reported 4,160 paid parking spaces. The published project details do not specify the number of dedicated motorcycle bays.
4. How many roads were included in the Al Yarmook upgrade?
The project included 53 roads covering 56,876 square metres, with a combined length of approximately nine kilometres.
5. Are the new parking spaces free?
The municipality describes the 4,160 parking spaces included in the project as paid parking. Riders and motorists should check the signs and applicable terms at their chosen parking location.
6. What other facilities were added to Al Yarmook?
The project included two parks, 280 newly planted trees, 227 energy-efficient streetlights, pedestrian facilities and an integrated camera surveillance system.
7. How long did the Al Yarmook project take?
The project was completed in seven and a half months, compared with an original contractual period of one year.
8. Where can residents check Sharjah parking information?
Residents can visit the Sharjah Municipality public parking portal to access its parking services and area information.
