Salik tolls and parking in Dubai: how it works
Salik gates, peak pricing, mParking and how to avoid fines.
In short
Dubai roads use Salik toll gates charged automatically from a windscreen tag. Peak hours cost AED 6, off-peak AED 4. Parking is paid by app, SMS or meter; free on Sundays in most zones.
- Peak toll
- AED 6
- Off-peak
- AED 4
- Tag
- AED 100 incl. AED 50 credit
- Parking app
- RTA Dubai / mParking
Step by step
Tick each step as you finish it. Open a step to see what to do.
At petrol stations or online; stick it to the windscreen.
10 min
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Keep Salik balance above zero
- Check zone hours on the sign
Don’t
- Don’t park on yellow-black kerbs
Cost estimator
Untick what doesn't apply to you. These are rough figures and fees change often, so check with the authority.
Watch out
- Rental cars pass Salik charges to you with an admin fee.
Common questions
Is there Salik in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi uses Darb, a separate toll system with its own account.
Official links
Background and more detail
Dubai roads use Salik toll gates charged automatically from a windscreen tag. Peak hours cost AED 6, off-peak AED 4. Parking is paid by app, SMS or meter; free on Sundays in most zones.
Key facts
- Peak toll: AED 6
- Off-peak: AED 4
- Tag: AED 100 incl. AED 50 credit
- Parking app: RTA Dubai / mParking
Steps
- Buy a Salik tag – At petrol stations or online; stick it to the windscreen.
- Link to your plate – Register on the Salik app and set auto top-up.
- Pay parking by app – Enter zone code from the sign.
Watch out
- Rental cars pass Salik charges to you with an admin fee.
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