How The Curve Building automated its parking and payments with Entry2Exit
The Curve Building deploys Entry2Exit parking management and payment solutions for their retail parking lot in Dubai. Equipped with ANPR access, gate barriers & digital payments.
The deployment in short
A quick summary of the client, the site, and what Entry2Exit put in place at the car park.
About The Curve Building
The Curve Building is a modern retail centre on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Its car park has 200 parking spaces and serves customers, visitors, and staff around the clock.
For a retail centre, parking is the first and last part of every visit. Drivers want to get in quickly, pay without hassle, and leave without waiting at the barrier. The building wanted a car park that runs smoothly for visitors and is easy for the team to manage.
Smart parking for a modern retail centre
Entry2Exit implemented its parking management system for The Curve Building in Dubai, a modern retail centre designed for smooth visitor access and efficient parking operations.
The system includes Dahua ANPR integration, automated barrier access, and support for QR, card, tap-and-go, and handheld cash payments with instant receipt generation.
Ticketless entry with ANPR
Dahua ANPR cameras read every number plate at entry and exit. There is no ticket to collect, lose, or pay for at a machine.
Automated barrier access
BFT smart barriers open on their own once a plate is read at entry, and once payment is confirmed at exit.
Digital payments
An Entry2Exit payment kiosk with tap-and-go stands on site. Drivers can also pay by QR code, debit or credit card, mobile wallets, or contactless, whichever is easiest for them.
Handheld cash payments
For drivers who prefer cash, the on-site guard takes payment on a SUNMI handheld device and prints an instant receipt.
Advanced reporting
Reports show how many cars came in, the total amount collected, the payment methods used, every number plate, and the type of each vehicle. Everything can be checked by date, including how much free parking was given.
A visit to The Curve car park
Custom Parking Fee Logic
The Curve Building's parking lot handles hundreds of vehicles every single day, and they needed a robust mechanism to ensure the parking fee is paid correctly, as well as the ability to customize the fees themselves without any technical assistance. For this, the custom parking fee logic in Entry2Exit's payment solutions is perfect.
With this module, they are able to customize the parking fee based on time duration, as well as roles and more. For the staff, it's free parking forever. For the public, the first 15 minutes are free. After the first 15 minutes, there is a parking fee of 10 AED per hour. This is fully configurable by the admin.
During rush periods or festive days, they can tweak the parking fee accordingly if they wish to control the crowd, give free parking for all, or better monetize their spaces. This control gives them the ability to make changes without any delay or help from outside.
Accepted payment methods
Drivers can pay the way they prefer: at the Entry2Exit payment kiosk with tap-and-go, on their phone, or in cash to the guard on a handheld device.
The hardware behind the car park
Entry2Exit's open integration framework works with leading hardware brands. At The Curve, they work alongside our own payment kiosk, all connected to one Entry2Exit platform.
Dahua ANPR cameras
Read every number plate at the entry and exit lanes and log the time. Entry is ticketless, and the fee is worked out from the time spent inside.
BFT gate barriers
Connected to the Entry2Exit system, they open automatically when a plate is read at entry and when payment is confirmed at exit.
Entry2Exit payment kiosk
A standing kiosk with tap-and-go, part of Entry2Exit's own payment solutions. Drivers pay by contactless card or mobile wallet before they head to the exit.
SUNMI handheld device
Used by the on-site guard to take cash payments at the vehicle and print an instant receipt on the spot.
Parking amenities
Consultant's Notes
Working on The Curve Building's parking project was a very pleasant experience. The site is very popular in that location, so it is almost always packed. We knew the solution must be capable of handling hundreds or thousands of vehicles per day without any issues. Their requirement was also to enforce monetization for the parking lot, which was done manually before this.
For this, the solutioning from our side was simple. We used BFT gate barriers on the entry and exit gates and paired them with Dahua ANPR cameras for detecting the number plates. Our system logs everything and grants or restricts access to vehicles according to their payment status and their roles.
As for the payment layer, we used our own solution, Entry2Exit Payment Solutions, by installing a standing kiosk with tap-and-go functionality. We also enabled the security guard to collect cash payments and provide customers with a receipt using a SUNMI handheld device.
The team at Entry2Exit is happy knowing that the customer is very satisfied with the parking management system.
Common questions about parking at The Curve
Where is The Curve Building parking?
The car park is at The Curve Building on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. It has 200 parking spaces for customers, visitors, and staff.
How much does parking cost at The Curve Building?
For the public, the first 15 minutes are free. After that, parking costs 10 AED per hour. Staff park for free. The fees are fully configurable by the admin.
How can I pay for parking at The Curve Building?
You can pay at the Entry2Exit payment kiosk with Tap & Go, or by QR code, debit or credit card, mobile wallets, contactless, or cash. Cash payments are taken by the security guard on a SUNMI handheld device that prints an instant receipt.
Is The Curve Building parking open 24 hours?
Yes. The car park is open 24 hours, with an on-site security guard and CCTV monitoring.
Do I need a parking ticket?
No. Parking is ticketless. Dahua ANPR cameras read your number plate at entry and exit, and the BFT barriers open automatically.
What hardware did Entry2Exit use at The Curve Building?
The site uses Dahua ANPR cameras, BFT gate barriers, an Entry2Exit payment kiosk with tap-and-go, and a SUNMI handheld security device, all connected to the Entry2Exit Parking Management System.
Can the Entry2Exit parking system work with other hardware brands?
Yes. Entry2Exit uses an open integration framework, so it works with existing cameras, barriers, and payment devices from different brands, without forcing a full replacement. You can read more on the parking management system page.
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