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UAE Driving Guide: Salik, Fuel Prices, Fines, Roads and New Cars

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The UAE Driving Guide

Everything you need to drive in the UAE, in one place: Salik and parking, fuel prices, traffic fines, road closures, electric cars and every new launch. Live trackers and tools, updated every day.

Salik and parkingFuel pricesFines and rulesRoads and closuresEVs and the futureNew cars

Live trackers and tools

ToolSalik and parking calculatorThe full cost of any A to B trip in Dubai, tolls and parking included. TrackerUAE petrol pricesThis month’s fuel prices, history since 2015 and a fill up calculator. TrackerSalik gates and ratesAll 10 gates, peak and off peak charges, fines and new gates. ReferenceUAE traffic finesFines, black points and impounding for every common violation. TrackerRoad closures this weekCurrent closures, diversions and truck restrictions. TrackerUAE car launches 2026Every new model launched in the UAE this year, with prices.

Salik and parking

Dubai has 10 Salik gates with peak and off peak pricing, and paid parking zones across the city. Check the rates before you drive and plan the cheapest route.

Salik gates and rates · Trip cost calculator

Fuel prices

UAE fuel prices change on the 1st of every month. We publish the new rates as soon as they are announced, with what they mean for a full tank.

UAE petrol prices and history

Fines, licences and road rules

New rules, speed limit changes, black points and licensing updates from the Ministry of Interior, police and the RTA.

Full list of UAE traffic fines

Roads, closures and new projects

New bridges, roads and interchanges, plus closures and diversions you need to know about before you set off.

Road closures this week

Electric cars and the future of driving

EV charging, electric launches, autonomous taxis and the rules for driverless cars in the UAE.

New cars, launches and reviews

First looks, launches and reviews of the cars arriving in UAE showrooms.

All UAE car launches in 2026

FAQs

How much is Salik in Dubai?

Salik costs AED 6 at peak times and AED 4 off peak from Monday to Saturday, AED 4 on Sundays, and is free from 1am to 6am. Since 1 June 2026, 5% VAT is added, making it AED 6.30 and AED 4.20.

What are UAE petrol prices this month?

For October 2026, Super 98 is AED 4.40, Special 95 AED 4.28, E-Plus 91 AED 4.21 and diesel AED 4.80 a litre. Prices change monthly; see our UAE petrol prices page for the latest rates and full history.

What is the fine for using a phone while driving in the UAE?

AED 800 and 4 black points under the federal traffic fines schedule.