Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai's Smart Traffic System

Navigate Dubai's
Toll Roads with Ease

Experience seamless travel through Dubai with Salik, the automated toll collection system designed to keep traffic moving without barriers or stops.

Driving in Dubai

Did you know?

Salik means "open" or "clear" in Arabic, reflecting the free-flowing traffic system.

About The System

Effortless Electronic Toll Collection

Dubai's Salik system uses advanced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to automatically deduct toll fees as you pass under toll gates. There are no toll booths, no barriers, and no need to stop.

Simply affix a Salik tag to your windshield, maintain a prepaid balance in your account, and drive freely across the emirate.

Non-Stop Travel

No barriers or cash booths. Keep moving at highway speeds.

Auto Deduction

Fees are automatically deducted from your prepaid account.

Smart Management

Manage your account via the app or website easily.

Secure System

Encrypted RFID technology ensures accurate billing.

Network Map

Toll Gate Locations

There are currently 8 active toll gates positioned at strategic points along Dubai's major highways.

Al Barsha

Sheikh Zayed Road

Status: Active24/7

Al Safa

Sheikh Zayed Road

Status: Active24/7

Al Garhoud

Al Garhoud Bridge

Status: Active24/7

Al Maktoum

Al Maktoum Bridge

Status: Free: 10PM - 6AM*See Rules

Al Mamzar (N)

Al Ittihad Road

Status: Active24/7

Al Mamzar (S)

Al Ittihad Road

Status: Active24/7

Airport Tunnel

Airport Tunnel Road

Status: Active24/7

Jebel Ali

Sheikh Zayed Road

Status: Active24/7

*Al Maktoum Bridge is free when the Floating Bridge is closed (10 PM to 6 AM and on Sundays).

Cost Breakdown

Simple, Transparent Pricing

The tariff is standard across all gates for regular vehicles. There are no peak or off-peak rates (except Al Maktoum Bridge specifics).

How to Pay
4 AED

Per Crossing

Deducted automatically every time you pass under a gate.

100 AED

New Tag

Includes 50 AED toll credit added to your account.

50 AED

Min. Recharge

Recharge online, via app, or at petrol stations.

Passing through Al Mamzar North & South within 1 hour counts as a single journey (4 AED).

Get Started

How It Works

1

Register

Buy a Salik tag online or at any petrol station in Dubai and register your vehicle.

2

Install Tag

Stick the tag on your windshield behind the rearview mirror following instructions.

3

Drive

Pass through toll gates freely. The system scans your tag instantly.

4

Recharge

Top up via the Smart Salik App, website, kiosks, or bank apps to avoid fines.

Accepted Payment Methods

Secure and convenient ways to top up your account.

Visa
Mastercard
Bank Apps

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

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