Salik Monthly Toll Calculator
Enter how many times you cross at peak and off-peak times and on how many days, to see your daily, monthly and yearly Salik cost.
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Salik variable toll rates
| Period | Monday–Saturday | Sunday | Ramadan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 6–10 AM and 4–8 PM: AED 6 | AED 4 | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Low-peak | 10 AM–4 PM and 8 PM–1 AM: AED 4 | AED 4 | 7–9 AM and 5 PM–2 AM |
| Free | 1–6 AM | 1–6 AM | 2–7 AM |
5% VAT is added to every crossing from 1 June 2026. Sunday rates do not apply when the Sunday is a public holiday or a public event day.
The ten Salik gates
Al Barsha, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing, Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Mamzar South, Al Mamzar North, Al Safa South, Al Safa North, Airport Tunnel and Jebel Ali.
Example: an employee crossing two gates at peak time every day, five days a week: 2 × AED 6.30 = AED 12.60 a day, AED 63 a week and about AED 273 a month.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Salik now?
AED 6 plus VAT at peak times Monday to Saturday (6–10 AM and 4–8 PM), AED 4 plus VAT at low-peak times (10 AM–4 PM and 8 PM–1 AM), and free from 1 to 6 AM.
How much is Salik on Sunday?
AED 4 plus VAT all day, and free from 1 to 6 AM, unless the Sunday is a public holiday or a public event day.
Is there VAT on Salik?
Yes, 5% on every crossing from 1 June 2026, so a peak crossing costs AED 6.30 and a low-peak one AED 4.20.
What are Salik timings in Ramadan?
Peak 9 AM–5 PM, low-peak 7–9 AM and 5 PM–2 AM, and free from 2 to 7 AM.
How many Salik gates are there?
Ten: Al Barsha, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing, Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Mamzar South and North, Al Safa South and North, Airport Tunnel and Jebel Ali.
Sources
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.