Darb toll Abu Dhabi 2026: timings, rates and the new 24/7 gates
Darb costs AED 4.00 per crossing in 2026. Two things changed recently that most pages still get wrong: the daily cap is gone (removed 1 September 2025 — every crossing counts), and two new gates charge 24/7 — Ghantoot and Al Qurm, live since 4 May 2026.
Rates checked: 11 June 2026 · Reviewed monthly against Integrated Transport Centre announcements.
The two gate types
| Gates | When they charge | Rate (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qurm (Wahat Al Karama St) · Ghantoot (E11 near Dubai border) New — May 2026 | 24/7, including Sundays and public holidays | 4.00 |
| Al Maqta Bridge · Rabdan (Mussafah Bridge) · Sas Al Nakhl (Sheikh Zayed Bridge) · Al Saadiyat (Sheikh Khalifa Bridge) | Mon–Sat, 7–9am & 3–7pm · free Sundays and public holidays | 4.00 |
What changed, and when
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2025 | AED 16 daily cap and monthly caps removed; evening peak window extended to 3–7pm |
| 4 May 2026 | Al Qurm (Wahat Al Karama St) and Ghantoot (E11) gates live — charging 24/7 |
Common questions
Is there still a Darb daily cap?
No. Abu Dhabi removed the AED 16 daily cap (and monthly caps) on 1 September 2025. Every crossing now charges AED 4.00.
What are the new Ghantoot and Al Qurm tolls?
Two Darb gates live since 4 May 2026 — Ghantoot on the E11 near the Dubai border and Al Qurm on Wahat Al Karama Street. Unlike the four bridge gates, they charge AED 4.00 around the clock, 24/7, including Sundays and public holidays.
What are Darb peak hours?
The four legacy bridge gates charge Monday–Saturday, 7–9am and 3–7pm (the evening window was extended in September 2025). They're free on Sundays and public holidays. The two new gates charge at all times.
Know the toll before the gantry does
Tarif prices Darb and Salik together with fuel, for any route — at the rate for the time you'll actually cross.