Salik Gates in Dubai: All 10 Gates, Rates, Timings and Fines
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Salik gates in Dubai: every gate, rate and rule
All 10 Salik toll gates in Dubai, current peak and off peak charges, the one hour rules, fines and any new gates, kept up to date as the RTA and Salik announce changes.
- Dubai has 10 Salik gates. The newest, Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South, opened on 24 November 2024.
- Monday to Saturday, Salik costs AED 6 at peak times (6am to 10am, 4pm to 8pm) and AED 4 off peak, plus 5% VAT since 1 June 2026 (AED 6.30 and AED 4.20).
- Sundays are AED 4 (AED 4.20 with VAT) all day, and every day is free from 1am to 6am.
- Passing Al Safa North and South, or Al Mamzar North and South, in the same direction within one hour is charged once.
Last updated 6 October 2026. Work out the cost of any trip with our Salik and parking calculator.
All Salik gates in Dubai
| Gate | Road | Where it is | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | Sheikh Zayed Road | Near Mall of the Emirates | July 2007 |
| Al Garhoud Bridge | Al Garhoud Bridge | Dubai Creek crossing | July 2007 |
| Al Maktoum Bridge | Al Maktoum Bridge | Dubai Creek crossing | September 2008 |
| Al Safa North | Sheikh Zayed Road | Near Safa Park | September 2008 |
| Airport Tunnel | Airport Tunnel | Under the Dubai International runway | 2013 |
| Al Mamzar North | Al Ittihad Road | Al Mamzar bridge, towards Sharjah | 2013 |
| Al Mamzar South | Al Ittihad Road | Al Mamzar bridge, towards Dubai | 2013 |
| Jebel Ali | Sheikh Zayed Road | Near Ibn Battuta | October 2018 |
| Business Bay Crossing | Al Khail Road | Business Bay crossing | 24 November 2024 |
| Al Safa South | Sheikh Zayed Road | Between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street | 24 November 2024 |
New and upcoming Salik gates
| Gate | Road | Expected opening | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No new Salik gates have been officially announced as of October 2026. We add any new gate here as soon as Salik or the RTA confirms it. | |||
Salik rates and timings
Salik moved to variable pricing on 31 January 2025, so what you pay depends on the day and time you pass a gate. From 1 June 2026, 5% VAT applies to Salik tolls.
| Day | Time | Toll | With 5% VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 6am to 10am (peak) | AED 6 | AED 6.30 |
| Monday to Saturday | 10am to 4pm (off peak) | AED 4 | AED 4.20 |
| Monday to Saturday | 4pm to 8pm (peak) | AED 6 | AED 6.30 |
| Monday to Saturday | 8pm to 1am (off peak) | AED 4 | AED 4.20 |
| Sunday | 6am to 1am | AED 4 | AED 4.20 |
| Every day | 1am to 6am | Free | Free |
Different timings apply during Ramadan, and public holidays and major events can follow separate rules. The RTA announces these before they start, and we update this page when it does.
The one hour rules
- Al Safa North and Al Safa South: passing both in the same direction within one hour is charged once.
- Al Mamzar North and Al Mamzar South: passing both within one hour is charged once.
Salik fines and tags
| Situation | What happens |
|---|---|
| Not enough balance when you pass a gate | You have 5 days to top up. After that, a fine of AED 50 is charged for each day the balance stays short. |
| Driving through a gate with no Salik tag | You have 10 days to buy and register a tag. After that, fines are AED 100 the first time, AED 200 the second time and AED 400 for each time after that. |
| Buying a Salik tag | AED 100, which includes AED 50 of toll credit. VAT applies from 1 June 2026. Tags are sold online and at petrol stations. |
| Topping up | Through the Salik or RTA apps and websites, or at petrol stations and other retail outlets. |
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FAQs
How many Salik gates are there in Dubai?
Dubai has 10 Salik toll gates: Al Barsha, Al Safa North, Al Safa South, Jebel Ali, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Maktoum Bridge, Business Bay Crossing, Airport Tunnel, Al Mamzar North and Al Mamzar South. The two newest, Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South, opened on 24 November 2024.
How much is Salik now?
Salik uses variable pricing. Monday to Saturday it is AED 6 at peak times (6am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm) and AED 4 at other times, and free from 1am to 6am. On Sundays it is AED 4 all day, except free from 1am to 6am. Since 1 June 2026, 5% VAT is added, so the charges are AED 6.30 and AED 4.20.
Do I pay twice if I pass Al Safa North and Al Safa South?
No. If you pass Al Safa North and Al Safa South in the same direction within one hour, you are charged only once. The same one hour rule applies to Al Mamzar North and Al Mamzar South.
What happens if my Salik balance runs out?
You have five days to top up after crossing a gate with an insufficient balance. After that, a fine is charged for each day the balance stays short, so top up through the Salik app, website or at petrol stations as soon as you can.
When is Salik free?
Salik is free every day between 1am and 6am. Separate timings can apply during Ramadan, public holidays and major events, and the RTA announces these in advance.
