Salik and Parking Cost Calculator
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Dubai Salik Calculator: what does your drive really cost?
Search any hotel, community, mall or area. We map your route, count every Salik gate you pass, add parking and fuel, compare it with a taxi, and find the cheapest time to leave.
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Estimate based on the fastest route by road. Traffic, the road you actually take, the one-hour rule on paired gates, and event pricing can change the final amount. Taxi fares are estimates for normal traffic and don’t include waiting time or surge pricing. Rates include 5% VAT.
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How much does it cost to drive from A to B in Dubai?
A car trip in Dubai costs three things: Salik tolls for every gate you pass, RTA parking at your destination, and fuel. Salik is AED 6.30 per gate at peak times and AED 4.20 off-peak. Paid parking is AED 2.10 to AED 6.30 an hour depending on the zone and time. Fuel for a typical 20 km trip in a sedan is about AED 8 on Special 95. Use the calculator above for your exact route, or check these popular trips.
Popular Dubai trips: one-way cost
| Trip | Distance | Salik gates | Salik, peak | Salik, off-peak | Fuel (sedan) | Street taxi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina to Downtown Dubai | 22 km | Al Safa | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 | AED 8.32 | AED 58 |
| JLT to DIFC | 28 km | Al Safa | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 | AED 10.86 | AED 73 |
| Palm Jumeirah to The Dubai Mall | 22 km | Al Safa | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 | AED 8.32 | AED 58 |
| Deira to Downtown Dubai | 13 km | Al Maktoum Bridge | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 | AED 5.08 | AED 39 |
| Al Barsha to DXB Airport | 31 km | Al Garhoud Bridge | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 | AED 11.79 | AED 78 |
| Mirdif to The Dubai Mall | 19 km | Business Bay Crossing | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 | AED 7.43 | AED 53 |
| JVC to Business Bay | 21 km | None | AED 0 | AED 0 | AED 8.01 | AED 52 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis to Downtown Dubai | 19 km | None | AED 0 | AED 0 | AED 7.43 | AED 49 |
| Sharjah to Dubai Marina | 59 km | None | AED 0 | AED 0 | AED 22.73 | AED 138 |
Fastest route by road, Monday to Saturday. Fuel uses Special 95 at AED 4.28 a litre (October 2026) and 9 litres per 100 km. Taxi estimates use the Dubai street taxi meter in normal traffic, including Salik. Parking is extra and depends on where you park.
Current Salik and parking rates
| Salik, Mon to Sat | Time | Per gate |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 6am to 10am, 4pm to 8pm | AED 6.30 |
| Off-peak | 10am to 4pm, 8pm to 1am | AED 4.20 |
| Free | 1am to 6am | AED 0 |
| Sunday | All day (free 1am to 6am) | AED 4.20 |
| RTA parking, per hour | Peak | Off-peak |
|---|---|---|
| Premium zones | AED 6.30 | AED 2.10 to 4.20 |
| Zone A standard | AED 4.20 | AED 4.20 |
| Zone B standard | AED 4.20 | AED 3.15 |
| Zone C and D standard | AED 4.20 | AED 2.10 |
Parking peak hours are 8am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm. Paid parking runs 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday. It’s free overnight, on Sundays and on public holidays. Premium zones are mainly near metro stations and in Downtown, Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai and Jumeirah.
Salik and parking FAQs
How much is Salik in Dubai right now?
Each gate costs AED 6.30 at peak times (6am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm, Monday to Saturday) and AED 4.20 off-peak. Driving through any gate is free from 1am to 6am. On Sundays it’s AED 4.20 all day outside the free window.
What are the cheapest times to drive through Salik?
Between 1am and 6am it’s free. The next cheapest windows are 10am to 4pm and after 8pm, when each gate is AED 4.20 instead of AED 6.30. Leaving just 15 minutes after a peak window ends can save AED 2.10 per gate.
Am I charged twice at Al Safa or Al Mamzar?
No. If you pass both Al Safa gates, or both Al Mamzar gates, in the same direction within one hour, you’re only charged once.
When is parking free in Dubai?
RTA public parking is free from 10pm to 8am, all day on Sundays and on public holidays. Multi-storey car parks and some special zones keep their own timings, so check the sign or the Parkin app.
What is premium parking in Dubai?
Premium spots cost AED 6.30 an hour at peak times, 8am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm. They’re mostly within 500 metres of a metro station and in busy areas like Downtown, Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai and Jumeirah.
Is it cheaper to drive or take a taxi in Dubai?
For short trips with free parking, driving is usually cheaper. Once you add Salik gates and a few hours of premium parking, a taxi can come close or even win, especially for one-way trips. Street taxis start at AED 5 plus about AED 2.26 per km, with a AED 12 minimum, and add AED 4 for each Salik gate.
How much does it cost to drive from Dubai Marina to Downtown Dubai?
About AED 14.60 one-way at peak time: AED 6.30 for the Al Safa Salik gate and around AED 8.30 of fuel in a sedan for the 22 km drive. Off-peak it drops to about AED 12.50. Parking in Downtown is extra. A street taxi costs around AED 58.
How do I work out the Salik cost for my trip?
Count the Salik gates on your route and multiply by the rate for the time you pass them: AED 6.30 at peak, AED 4.20 off-peak, or free from 1am to 6am. The calculator above does this for you by checking which of Dubai’s 10 gates your route actually crosses.
How many Salik gates are there in Dubai?
There are 10: Jebel Ali, Al Barsha, Al Safa North, Al Safa South, Business Bay Crossing, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Maktoum Bridge, Airport Tunnel, Al Mamzar North and Al Mamzar South.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses the official rate tables and the usual fastest route between areas. If you take a different road, or there’s event pricing near venues like Dubai World Trade Centre, the real total may be different. Use it as a planning guide.
