Home UAE Dubai Dubai Salik toll hikes for 2025: What drivers need to know At the end of January 2025, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will raise Salik toll rates during rush hours by Gareth van Zyl November 28, 2024 Price increases are on the horizon for motorists driving through Salik toll gates in Dubai. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is raising toll rates to Dhs6 during rush hours, up from Dhs4. This forms part of the RTA’s new variable road and parking tariffs. Off-peak hours will remain at Dhs4, and tolls will be free from 1am to 6am. The changes, starting at the end of January 2025, aim to improve traffic flow amid the addition of two new Salik gates, located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road. The RTA has defined rush hours as 6am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm. Sundays will see a flat Dhs4 toll, barring public holidays or major events. Not just Salik increases Parking costs are also set to rise. From the end of March 2025, premium parking spaces will cost Dhs6 per hour during peak hours, while public spots will charge Dhs4. Off-peak rates remain unchanged, and parking will stay free from 10pm to 8am and on Sundays. Around the Dubai World Trade Centre, parking rates will jump to Dhs25 per hour starting February 2025. The announcement of the price increases follows Salik’s strong financial performance. The company reported a Dhs277.3m profit in Q3 2024, up 8.8 per cent annually. Nine-month net profit reached Dhs822m, boosted by a 5.1 per cent increase in toll revenue to Dhs1.42bn. Dubai’s RTA says the changes reflect a broader strategy to tackle congestion and improve the driving experience. Image: WAM Tags Dubai RTA salik UAE You might also like Mark Phoenix on how Sankari is redefining luxury real estate Talabat plunges over 7.5% in Dubai trading debut after $2bn IPO UAE set to roll out 15% tax for global corporate giants US clears export of advanced AI chips to UAE under Microsoft deal