A step-by-step guide to Abu Dhabi Salik registration

• Steps to Register Private Cars
• Steps to Register Company Cars
• Account Activation
• Toll Gate Charges Exemption
• FAQs

DARB is an automated toll gate system in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It was launched in January 2021 and is designed to reduce traffic congestion and encourage the use of public transport during peak hours. This comprehensive guide will elaborate on Abu Dhabi Salik registration, toll gate locations, payment methods and much more.

HOW TO REGISTER VEHICLE IN DARB

As mentioned above, Abu Dhabi toll gate registration is compulsory for motorists in the city. DARB uses Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to track vehicles as they pass through designated toll gates.

All vehicles are subject to a charge of AED 4 on passing through the Abu Dhabi toll gate locations during rush hours. However, people with an Abu Dhabi registered vehicle do not need to create an account. An account is automatically created when you register a car in Abu Dhabi. 

People visiting the UAE capital from other emirates must create an account and register DARB Toll Gate System. The toll gates are located on four bridges in Abu Dhabi, including Al Maqta Bridge, Mussafah Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Bridge and Sheikh Khalifa Bridge.

If you haven’t registered for Abu Dhabi Salik yet, now is the best time to sign up for the DARB Abu Dhabi Toll Gate System. The new Abu Dhabi toll registration portal is available online. You can go for DARB Salik registration via:

• DARB website (http://darb.itc.gov.ae)
• DARB Abu Dhabi toll gate app

Abu Dhabi Salik registration online is quite a simple process.

WHAT DO I NEED FOR ABU DHABI TOLL GATE REGISTRATION?

It’s best to have the following documents and information ready before you begin the Abu Dhabi Salik registration process.

• Emirates ID
• The car’s number plate
• Credit/Debit card details 
• An active phone number and email ID

If you have all this ready, here’s how to register Abu Dhabi Salik:

• STEP 1: Visit the DARB website or download the DARB mobile application from Google Play Store or Apple Store.
• STEP 2: Select service type “Individual” under the Create New Account section.
• STEP 3: Enter your valid email address and submit.
• STEP 4: An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your email address. Enter the OTP.
• STEP 5: Select your emirate (where your vehicle(s) are registered).
• STEP 6: Enter your Traffic Code Number.
• STEP 7: Select your registered mobile phone number.
• STEP 8: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile phone.
• STEP 9: Enter and confirm your desired password.

Once you confirm the password, your DARB registration is complete. You can now activate your account, register your vehicle(s), and top-up your DARB wallet using the account.

Please note that the Abu Dhabi toll gate registration charges are AED 100. Out of that amount, AED 50 will be added to your wallet as a starting balance for your DARB toll gate account.

ABU DHABI SALIK REGISTRATION – COMPANY CARS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Companies and commercial establishments can complete the Abu Dhabi Salik registration for Dubai vehicles in the following manner:

• STEP 1: Visit the DARB Abu Dhabi website.
• STEP 2: Select service type “Establishment” under the Create New Account section.
• STEP 3: Enter your valid email address and submit.
• STEP 4: An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your email address. Enter the OTP.
• STEP 5: Select your emirate (where your vehicle(s) are registered).
• STEP 6: Enter the Establishment Traffic Code Number.
• STEP 7: Select your registered mobile phone number.
• STEP 8: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile phone.
• STEP 9: Enter and confirm your desired password.
• STEP 10: Input the required information about the establishment and click “REGISTER.”

The required information and documentation for Abu Dhabi toll gate registration online for company vehicles can include:

1. A copy of the Company Trade Licence (if applicable)
2. A stamped and signed letter from the company with the following details: –
   • Company/Corporate representative
   • Email address
   • Mobile number
   • TCN, i.e., Traffic Code Number (This can be found on the mulkiya/vehicle registration card)
3. An Excel sheet with a list of vehicles you wish to activate in the system with the following information:
   • Licence plate number
   • Code/Colour
   • Source
   • Category

It takes ten simple steps for company cars and commercial vehicles to complete Abu Dhabi toll registration.

ACTIVATE YOUR ABU DHABI TOLL GATE ACCOUNT

Once you’ve completed the registration process for the toll gates in Abu Dhabi, the next step is to activate your account.

To activate your DARB tolling system account, you need to:

• STEP 1: Log in to your account via the website or the Abu Dhabi toll gate app.
• STEP 2: Select the “Register Vehicle” tab on your dashboard.
• STEP 3: Enter vehicle details.
• STEP 4: Choose your payment method (Credit card/Amwal Wallet).
• STEP 5: Select your wallet and click “Pay.”
• STEP 6: A successful transaction completes your account activation.

If you have multiple vehicles, repeat the process for each car to register and activate your DARB Tolling Gate System account.

Once your DARB Abu Dhabi account is activated, you can then go ahead and log in whenever you want. The account can be used to top-up/recharge your wallet, view your fines (if any) and keep track of your transaction history. 

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WHAT IF I HAVE A PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED ABU DHABI TOLL GATE ACCOUNT?

If you are confused about how to register for an Abu Dhabi toll gate account if you were already registered on the ITC website, here’s what you can do.

• STEP 1: Visit the toll gate system website or use the DARB app.
• STEP 2: Log in using your Traffic Number or Emirates ID number.
• STEP 3: Enter your valid email address and submit.
• STEP 4: An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your email address. Enter the OTP.
• STEP 5: Select your registered mobile phone number and press “VERIFY.”
• STEP 6: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile phone.
• STEP 7: Enter and confirm your desired password. Press “Submit.”
• STEP 8: Add your vehicle(s) to the account and complete the activation.

WHO IS EXEMPTED FROM TOLL GATE CHARGES

The Department of Transport and ITC have exempted four categories of people from the toll gate charges in Abu Dhabi.

• Senior Emirati citizens
• Retired Emirati citizens
• People of Determination
• Emirati citizens with limited or low income

Similarly, certain vehicles are exempted too. These include:

• Ambulances
• Army vehicles
• Public transport
• Police vehicles
• Abu Dhabi licensed taxis
• School buses
• Motorbikes
• Towed vehicles

FAQs about Salik Abu Dhabi

IS THERE ABU DHABI SALIK?

Salik is only for Dubai. However, its equivalent, DARB, is an automated road toll system that functions in Abu Dhabi.

WHAT ARE THE ABU DHABI TOLL GATE LOCATIONS?

The DARB tolling system gates in Abu Dhabi are located on the following:

• Al Maqta Bridge
• Mussafah Bridge
• Sheikh Zayed Bridge 
• Sheikh Khalifa Bridge

WHAT ARE THE TOLL CHARGES FOR CROSSING DARB TOLL GATES?

The charges for crossing a toll gate in Abu Dhabi are applied as follows:

• AED 4 is charged only during peak hours: Monday to Saturday (07:00 am to 09:00 am and 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm)
• No DARB charges apply during non-peak hours, Sundays and public holidays
• For private vehicles, the maximum charge per day is AED 16. AED 200 per month is the cap for a family’s first vehicle. AED 150 monthly cap is charged if they have a second car

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE TOLL GATE CHARGE EXEMPTION IN ABU DHABI?

Even if you belong to any of the above groups exempted from the toll gate fees, Abu Dhabi Salik registration is required. You need to activate your DARB account and apply for the exemption.

To do that, here are the steps to follow:

• STEP 1: Log in to your DARB account from the website or the app.
• STEP 2: Select the “Requests” option on the dashboard and click “Submit Request.”
• STEP 3: From the services panel, select “Exemption Request.”
• STEP 4: Specify your sub-service and vehicle plate number.
• STEP 5: Fill in the request description and add relevant documents.
• STEP 6: Submit your request.

The relevant department will inspect your request, and an exemption will be granted where applicable.

WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE DARB ABU DHABI TOLL GATE SYSTEM?

Anyone with a registered vehicle outside Abu Dhabi and a valid Emirates ID in the UAE can register for DARB Abu Dhabi. The ITC has urged all motorists to create an account on the Abu Dhabi tolling system. If you have bought a vehicle, here is how to register a car in Abu Dhabi. Remember, you don’t need to go through the Abu Dhabi Salik registration process if your car is registered in the capital.

That’s all you need to do to register for Abu Dhabi Salik successfully. Don’t wait till the last minute to register for the Abu Dhabi toll gate if you intend to visit the capital.

We hope you’ve found this article on how to register a vehicle in DARB helpful. The Abu Dhabi version of Salik is part of the greater integrated road and transport management system – DARB Abu Dhabi– introduced to ensure a smooth and hassle-free traffic flow in the capital. Abu Dhabi Salik registration has proven to be an effective method.

Like in all other emirates, there is strict implementation of laws in Abu Dhabi. If you fail to adhere to any, you may face hefty traffic fines in Abu Dhabi.

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