Salik

The Dubai Salik system has made a significant contribution to the city’s road network improvement. As it is such an essential part of Dubai’s culture. Now you won’t have to stop your car at any point along a Dubai highway to pay a road toll to someone sitting at a toll booth: you’ll be able to go at regular highway speeds. You drive directly past the tolling gate because there are no toll booths, barricades, or physical gates.

About Salik

The electronic toll road system in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is known as Salik. In Arabic, it means “clear and moving.” Salik is based on RFID technology and automatically deducts a charge when you pass the toll gate each time.

Drivers must purchase a 100 AED pre-paid card that is attached to their windscreens. Each time they travel through a toll gate, 4 AED ($1.08) are taken from their account. You must attach a Salik tag to your vehicle’s windscreen to utilise Dubai’s roadways. When you drive through a Salik toll gate, their scanning technology instantly recognises your car.

Details about Salik

On July 1, 2007, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced the Salik toll to assist in the improvement of traffic flow on Dubai’s major roads. Initially, two toll gates were placed on Sheikh Zayed Road, one at Al Garhoud Bridge and the other near the Mall of the Emirates. Still, in September 2008, two additional gates were installed on Maktoum Bridge and at Al Safa.

Two more SALIK gates were installed on September 9, 2008, at Safa Park and at Al Maktoum Bridge. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) described how the new gates function alongside current gates. A driver will be charged Dh4 once he goes through the Al Barsha toll gate.

He will not be charged if he continues his route, does not make a right or left turn does not get delayed in traffic, and passes through the Al Safa toll gate. The driver, however, will be fined Dh4 if he continues his journey and passes through the Al Maktoum toll gate.

Furthermore, if the driver goes through the Al Garhoud toll gate on the same route, he will be charged Dh4 once again. If the driver is on a single continuous journey, the Al Safa toll gate will be free. However, this solitary SALIK plant was decommissioned in 2017.

The Al Maktoum Bridge toll gate is free to make the process easier for vehicles, while the Floating Bridge is closed for traffic at night. SALIK gates were then deployed at two more locations: one at the Dubai Airport Tunnel and two on both sides of the Al Mamzar Intersection on Al-Ittihad road. These were turned on on April 15, 2013.

The highest daily price for utilising the tolled roads was 24 AED ($6.48) per automobile. However, as of July 1, 2013, this was abolished, and cars will no longer be charged an upper limit. Business Bay Crossing, Floating Bridge (near Al Maktoum Bridge; links Al Ittihad Road (in Deira) with Al Riyadh Street (in Bur Dubai)), Al Khail Road, and Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road are some of the alternative routes.

On February 19, 2017, the Safa Park toll gate and the Al Barsha Gates were split, and cars are now charged Dhs 4 for both toll gates. On Sheikh Zayed Road, a new SALIK gate has been installed between the Energy Metro Station and the Ibn Batuta Mall. On October 24, 2018, the gate was turned on. There are a total of 8 SALIK Toll Gates in Dubai as of December 2018.

Dubai Salik Toll Gates Locations

In Dubai, there are a total of eight Salik toll gates. They may be seen on all of Dubai’s main roads and bridges.

The list of Salik Dubai toll gates has been updated below. Keep in mind that the two Al Mamzar toll gates on Al Ittihad Street are treated as one, so if you pass through both in the same way during one hour, you will only be charged once.

AED 4 is levied for each Salik Dubai Toll Gate. You will be charged separately each time you pass through a gate, regardless of how many visits you make in a day. The two Al Mamzar toll gates on Al Ittihad Street are the lone exception. You will be charged once if you travel through each of these in the same direction within one hour (AED 4).

There will be free passing on, and no Toll will be charged at the Al Maktoum Gate _ From 10 pm from Thursday to 6 am Saturday. Otherwise, all gates are active 24 hours a week.

How to Get Salik Tag?

To obtain a Salik tag in Dubai, you must first register and create a Salik account, which will provide you with a unique Salik Pin Number. You may establish a new Salik account at any petrol station in Dubai or on the official Dubai Salik website.

To register for Salik in Dubai, you must fill out the required information, submit the required papers, and pay the necessary costs. You will get a package containing the Salik Tag, which you may place on the front windshield of your car once you have properly registered.

Documents Required for Salik Registration:

• Copies of your identity documents, such as a copy of your Emirates ID or a copy of your passport
• A copy of the mulkiya (vehicle registration card)
• A copy of your business licence (applicable only for cars registered under companies).

Salik Paying Process

You must register with Salik and affix the Salik Tag to the front windshield of your car in order to pay the Dubai Salik toll gate costs. At these computerised gates, the Salik Tag will be scanned to deduct the toll fee. The Salik toll gates in Dubai are equipped with the most up-to-date sensors and cameras to detect your automobile. This means you won’t have to slow down or stop your car from paying the Dubai Salik costs.

Salik Fines

If you sell your car or change your licence plate number, you must notify the Salik authorities. Otherwise, you may be punished with a violation.

You have five days to replenish your Salik account. A violation will occur if your Salik account balance is insufficient. To travel through the Salik toll gate, you will need to pay AED 50 per day.

A new tag would be given to your existing Salik account if you crossed the Salik toll gate without a Salik tag on your car. You will be penalized AED 100 on the following pass if you do not pay the new tag fine within ten days. You’ll be fined AED 200 for the second offence and AED 400 for each subsequent offence.

Salik Recharge

A Salik card or a credit card can be used to recharge a Salik account. Some channels allow both types of payment, while others only accept one. You may top up your Salik account in Dubai using any of the following ways, as desired:

• Helpline Salik
• SMS
• Kiosks Salik
• Machines for Depositing Money (CDM)
• ATMs and banks
• Website of Salik
• RTA Dubai Drive App, Smart Salik App, and Dubai Now Smart App

You can also set up your account on auto recharge. In reality, this is the most straightforward and most practical method of managing your Salik account and avoiding any infractions. Banks provide auto top-ups, but you should check with your specific bank to see if they offer this service. You can recharge from AED 50 to AED 50,000 or buy a Salik recharge card from any petrol station in Dubai.

Salik Recharge Card

One of the most convenient ways to credit a Salik account is to use a recharge card. These cards come in denominations of AED 50, AED 100, and AED 200. The recharge card may be used to top up Salik accounts over the phone, via SMS, or through the Salik website.

Salik Recharge Via Phone Call in Dubai

To add balance to a Salik recharge card, contact customer support at 800-SALIK (72545). The steps are as follows:

• Scratch the film to reveal the 12-digit recharge number buried on the card’s back.
• Make a call to the Salik hotline. The Self-Service Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Please select your favourite language.
• Follow the automated system’s instructions to enter the 12-digit recharge number.
• You will have a confirmation message at your phone along with updated credit details after a successful top-up.

Salik Recharge Via Text Message

Sending a message to 5959 with the following information: a recharge card number, Salik account number, and PIN code to credit your Salik account. Follow the instructions below:

• Remove the film to reveal the 12-digit recharge code.
• Write the following message: R12-digit number
• Account number for Salik
• PIN Salik
• Send a text message to the number 5959.
• After successful recharge, you will receive a confirmation message with your updated Salik account balance.

Note that your cell network will charge you 30 fils each SMS.

Salik Recharge Via Self-Service Machines/Kiosks

Six distinct locations of Dubai have Salik self-service machines: Deira, Al Barsha, Al Aweer, Al Kifaf, Al Towar, and Umm Ramool. The RTA Smart Drive App (iOS|Android) can help you find the exact spot. Here’s what you’ll need to do after you’ve arrived at the kiosk:

• To login use your registered email address and password.
• Select the Recharge option.
• Make a cash deposit into your account.

 When the recharge procedure is completed successfully, your Salik account will be credited.

Salik Recharge Via Bank

Banks in Dubai provide a variety of recharging options for Salik users. ATM, SMS, mobile banking, IVR, and CDM are some of the recharge methods available. Furthermore, Salik self-service devices have been placed in select Abu Dhabi Islamic, Dubai Islamic, and First Abu Dhabi Bank branches. A few banks also provide auto top-ups on Salik accounts; however, you should check with the bank to see if they provide this service.

The following are the banks in Dubai that provide Salik recharge, as well as their active recharge channels:

However, validate the recharge channels with the banks since they may disable any of the recharge channels you want to utilise.

Recharge Salik Online

In Dubai, there are two ways to recharge Salik online. You may top up your account via the website or the mobile app. Salik Smart Mobile App, RTA Dubai Drive App, and Dubai Now Smart App are the applications you may use to recharge your Salik account. These alternatives allow you to top up your Salik account from anywhere, at any time.

On the Salik Recharge Portal, you may credit your Salik account by making an online payment with a credit card or by entering your Salik recharge card information. If you wish to recharge Salik with a credit card, follow these steps:

• Visit the Salik website.
• Select Salik Services->MyTag-Recharge from the drop-down menu.
• Select a method of recharging: Payment through the internet
• Enter your account information, including your phone number, country, emirate, category, plate code, and number.
• Click Next after selecting the amount you want to credit.
• Fill in your credit card number and any payment information.
• You will be led to the confirmation page after successful recharge.

Follow these procedures if you wish to pay with your recharge card number:

• Visit the Salik website.
• Select Salik Services->MyTag-Recharge from the drop-down menu.
• Select a method of recharging: Number to Recharge
• Fill in the following information about your account: Country, Emirate, Category, Plate Code, and Number are all required fields.
• Enter the 12-digit recharge card number in the box below.
• Click the Recharge button.
• It will then take you to a confirmation page after the top-up has been completed successfully.

Salik Recharge Via Smart Salik App

Smart Salik Software is a helpful app that allows users to efficiently complete all Salik account-related activities. You may recharge Salik in Dubai using a credit card or a recharge card number via the app. Both ways for topping up your account are available in the Smart Salik App.

The processes for utilising the recharge card number are as follows:

• Download Smart Salik App (iOS | Android)
• Register with your account number and PIN.
• Log in and select Recharge as your payment option.
• Enter the 12-digit recharge card number or use the camera icon to scan the number.
• A confirmation message with your updated balance will be displayed on the screen after a successful recharge.

Here’s how you use the Salik app to recharge your Salik account with a credit card:

• Download Smart Salik Application.
• Register with your account number and PIN
• Log in and select Online Payment from the drop-down menu.
• Only enter the amount in multiples of 50.
• Click Done after entering your credit card information
• A screen will display verifying that the Salik account has been successfully recharged.

Salik Login

You can login to your Salik account via the website or Salik Smart App. Touch the “Sign In Now” button and enter your Username and Password to log in. If you’ve never created a User Profile before, click the “Sign In Now” button to be taken to a new screen. Follow the instructions after pressing the “New Online User” button.

How to check Salik’s account balance?

You may check your Salik account balance via any of the channels listed below:

• Via Website: www.salik.rta.ae
• Via App: Smart Salik App
• Via Helpline: Contact our Salik self-service line at 800 Salik (72545) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and then:
  • Select a language: 1 (Arabic) or 2 (English)
  • In order to log in to your Salik account, press 3. (Enter Account number and PIN)
  • To find out how much money you have in your account, press 1.

https://www.salik.rta.ae/