Introduced in July 2007, the Dubai Salik system has been a significant contributor to improving the road networks in the city. Here’s everything you need to know about Salik in Dubai.
What is Salik?
Salik is the electronic toll gate system in Dubai. It was launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on 1 July 2007 to help improve the flow of traffic on the major roads in Dubai.
How to Purchase a Salik Tag Online?
Getting a new Salik Dubai Tag online is simple. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has discontinued Salik paper application forms. Now, the entire process is paperless and take just a few minutes to complete.
New Salik tags can be purchased, registered and activated online either through Salik official website or the Smart Salik App.
After purchasing a Salik tag through the authorised dealers or Salik website, you’ll need to provide details such as,
- Salik Tag number
- Traffic file number
- Mobile phone number
- Other information as per the terms and procedures on the Salik website or Smart Salik App.
Once all the data is provided, you’ll get an SMS confirming the successful completion of registering or activating the Salik Tag.
Visit the official Salik website to purchase a new tag. Once the purchase process is complete, activate Salik Tag online to complete the process.
How many Salik toll gates are there in Dubai?
There are a total of seven Salik toll gates in Dubai. You can find them across all the major highways and bridges in Dubai.
Salik locations in Dubai
Here is the new list of Salik Dubai toll gates. Bear in mind that the two Al Mamzar toll gates on Al Ittihad Street are considered as one. If you go in the same direction at the same hour, you will only be charged once.
Dubai Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location | Salik Cost | Salik Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
Dubai Salik Gate Jebel Ali Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Sheikh Zayed Road | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Al Barsha Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Sheikh Zayed Road | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Al Safa Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Sheikh Zayed Road | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Al Garhoud Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Al Garhoud Bridge | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Al Maktoum Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Al Maktoum Bridge | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Airport Tunnel Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Beirut Street | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Al Mamzar North Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Al Ittihad Street | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
Dubai Salik Gate Al Mamzar South Salik Gate | Toll Gate Location Al Ittihad Street | Salik Cost AED 4 | Salik Timings 24 hours |
What are the Salik charges in Dubai?
Each Salik Dubai Toll Gate is charged at AED 4. You will be charged individually every time you pass by a gate, no matter the number of trips you take within a day.
The only exception to this is for the two Al Mamzar toll gates on Al Ittihad Street. If you travel through both of these in the same direction within one hour, you will only be charged once (AED 4).
How much does the Salik Tag in Dubai cost?
Here is the breakdown for the Dubai Salik Fees 2021:
- The cost of getting a new Salik Tag is AED 100 at petrol stations
- The price of Salik Tag online is AED 120
- The extra AED 20 is the cost for delivery if you get it online
- Prepaid toll balance of AED 50 in your account
How do I pay the Dubai Salik Tollgate fees?
To pay the Dubai Salik toll gate fees, you will get to register with Salik and attach the Salik Tag to the front windshield of the car. The Salik Tag is what will be scanned at these electronic gates to deduct the toll amount.
The Salik tollgates in Dubai are fitted with the latest sensors and cameras to detect your car. This means you won’t have to physically stop your car or slow down to pay the Dubai Salik fees.
What are the documents required to open a Salik Account?
The required documents for a new Salik Account include:
- Copies of your identification documents such as Emirates ID or passport copy
- A copy of the car registration card, aka mulkiya
- A copy of the trade license (applicable only for cars registered under companies).
FAQs ABOUT SALIK DUBAI
How to check Salik balance? How to top up a Salik account?
You can check and pay your Salik Account online by logging in with your registration details on the official Dubai Salik website or via the RTA App.
Is Salik free on Friday?
No. All Salik gates in Dubai are operational 24 hours throughout the week.
How many Salik gates are there on Sheikh Zayed road?
There are a total of three toll gates on Sheikh Zayed road. These are the tools you are likely to encounter on SZR.
- Jebal Ali
- Al Barsha
- Al Safa
Do any other emirates in the UAE have Salik?
Up until 2019, only Dubai had the Salik toll gate system. Only recently did Abu Dhabi announce that they will be introducing the Salik toll system in the capital city. To know more about it, here is Bayut’s guide for the new Salik in Abu Dhabi.
I have more questions about Salik in Dubai; who can I contact?
For any further inquiries, you can contact Salik Dubai on 800-SALIK (72545), i.e. 800-72545 or email customerservice@salik.ae.
How to Avoid Salik?
If you’d like to avoid the cost of Salik in Dubai, there are plenty of alternative routes you can take.
Here is a list of some of the routes you can take to avoid toll roads in Dubai. The best way to identify these toll-free roads in Dubai is to use Google Maps. Make sure to select the “Avoid Tolls” option when you choose your route.
- E311/ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road: This road can be used to avoid the Jebel Ali Salik Gate, Al Barsha Salik Gate and Al Safa Salik Gate. This is especially helpful if you want to avoid the Salik tolls from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. It is constantly used by residents of the neighbourhoods on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha and Jebel Ali.
- Floating Bridge: This route can be used to avoid the Al Garhoud Salik Gate and Al Maktoum Salik Gate.
- Business Bay Crossing: Use this route to avoid the Al Garhoud Salik Gate
- D 83/Rebat Street: This is a free road that bypasses the Airport Tunnel Salik Gate
- Al Wahda Street, Al Damascus Street, or E311/ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road avoids the Al Mamzar North & South Salik Gate.
That concludes this guide on the Dubai Salik system. If you found this helpful, residents in Dubai should also be familiar with Dubai’s paid parking rules and Abu Dhabi parking rules.
Similarly, getting a driver’s licence in Dubai is also essential for living in the emirate, particularly for expats.
