Salik toll prices 2026: peak, off-peak and free hours
A Salik crossing costs AED 6.30 at peak (6–10am and 4–8pm) and AED 4.20 off-peak in 2026 — including the 5% VAT added on 1 June 2026. Crossings are free between 1 and 6am. Sundays are a flat AED 4.20.
Rates checked: 11 June 2026 · Reviewed monthly against official Salik announcements.
Rates per crossing
| Time band | Hours | Rate (AED, incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | 6–10am · 4–8pm (Mon–Sat) | 6.30 |
| Off-peak | 10am–4pm · 8pm–1am (Mon–Sat) | 4.20 |
| Sunday | All day (excl. 1–6am) | 4.20 |
| Late night | 1–6am, every day | 0.00 |
The day at a glance
All 9 Salik gates
| Gate | Road |
|---|---|
| Al Barsha | Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Al Safa North | Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Al Safa South | Al Khail Road |
| Al Garhoud Bridge | Al Garhoud Bridge |
| Al Maktoum Bridge | Al Maktoum Bridge |
| Airport Tunnel | Airport Tunnel |
| Jebel Ali | Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Al Mamzar | Al Ittihad Road |
| Business Bay Crossing | Al Khail Road |
One-hour rule: Al Safa North/South and Al Mamzar gates charge once per direction within one hour. Ramadan runs a different schedule (peak 9am–5pm, free 2–7am).
Common questions
How much is Salik in 2026?
AED 6.30 per crossing at peak (6–10am and 4–8pm) and AED 4.20 off-peak, including 5% VAT. Crossings are free between 1 and 6am.
Is Salik free on Sunday?
No — Sundays are a flat AED 4.20 per crossing all day (except the free 1–6am window). Public holidays and major events are excluded from the Sunday rule.
How many Salik gates are there?
9 gates across Dubai in 2026, including four on or beside Sheikh Zayed Road (Al Barsha, Al Safa North, Al Safa South via Al Khail Road, Jebel Ali).
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