Navigate Dubai's
Smart Toll System
Everything you need to know about the Salik automated toll collection system. No toll booths, no stopping — just seamless driving across the Emirates.
How Salik Works
The Salik system is designed to facilitate free-flow traffic. Here is how to get started in three simple steps.
1. Get Your Tag
Purchase a Salik tag online or from any petrol station (Eppco, Enoc, Adnoc) in Dubai. Stick it to your windshield.
2. Activate & Top Up
Activate your tag via the Salik website or app. Ensure you have sufficient balance in your account before driving.
3. Drive Through
Pass under toll gates freely without stopping. The fee is automatically deducted from your account.
Active Toll Gates
There are currently 8 operational Salik gates across Dubai, strategically placed to manage traffic flow on major highways.
Al Barsha
Near Mall of the Emirates
Al Safa
Near Business Bay
Al Garhoud
Key crossing over Dubai Creek
Al Maktoum
Oldest bridge crossing
Other Locations
Toll Charges & Fees
- Applicable 24/7 at most gates.
- Daily Cap: 24 AED (Al Mamzar & Airport Tunnel gates only).
- Al Mamzar North & South: Passing both within 1 hour counts as a single charge.
Free Passage Hours
While most gates operate 24/7, Al Maktoum Bridge is free of charge during specific times when the Floating Bridge is closed.
Free: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Mon–Sat)
Free: Sundays (All Day)
Tag Purchase Costs
| Salik Tag Cost | 50 AED |
| Includes Starter Balance | 20 AED* |
| *If purchased online, balance may vary. | |
Ways to Top Up
Keep your Salik balance loaded with these convenient recharge options available across Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Salik questions.