Salik Dubai was introduced by the Road Transport Authority (RTA) as a measure to curb traffic congestion on busy roads within the city. If you’re a driver in Dubai, you must have seen several Salik gates in the City. It is Dubai’s automated toll system, which allows for smooth and hassle-free access to toll gates without stopping.
There are eight (8) Salik toll gates at different locations in Dubai. In January 2025, the RTA introduced a Variable Road Toll Pricing system called the Salik system, with varying rates designed to reduce vehicle congestion at different times of the day. With a slightly higher price during peak hours, the system is designed to efficiently reduce traffic and encourage commuters to travel less during busy periods.
Updated Salik Timings
Weekdays (Peak Hours)
- Mornings: 6 am — 10 am
- Evenings: 4 pm — 8 pm
- Cost: AED 6
Weekdays (Non-peak Hours)
- Mornings: 10 am — 4 pm
- Evenings: 8 pm — 1 am
- Cost: AED 4
Sundays and Free Hours
- Sundays: AED 4 (Flat rate)
- Toll-free Hours: 1am - 6am daily
How to Get a Salik Account
If you’re a road user in Dubai and don’t have a Salik account yet, you do need one. It takes a few minutes and some simple steps to create one. Accounts can be created on the Salik official website or mobile app with the following steps:
- Visit the Salik official website
- Navigate and click on “New User Registration”
- Register and create an individual user account
- Fill the form and click on submit
- After submission, you’ll receive a notification confirming your account creation.
You can manage payments, check balance, recharge your account and lookup fines on your Salik mobile app.
How to Recharge Your Salik Account in Dubai
There are various ways to quickly recharge your Salik account. The RTA has ensured the process is quick, easy and convenient for all motorists before rolling out the toll gate system in January.
Let’s look at the available recharge options and services together.
Pay Using Salik Recharge Cards
One of the most convenient and quickest ways to recharge your Salik account is by using recharge cards. The Salik recharge cards come in AED 50, AED 100, and AED 200 options. There are two ways to credit your Salik account using recharge cards:
Via Phone Call
- Buy and scratch the Dubai Salik recharge card
- The recharge card will reveal a 12-digit number
- Contact the Salik Helpline. Dial 900-72545
- Select your preferred language option
- Follow the instructions and enter the 12-digit number
- Your Salik account number will be credited after the process is completed
Via SMS
- Scratch the recharge card to reveal the 12-digit number
- Compose a message: R (space) Enter the Salik recharge number (space) Your Salik Account Number (space) Salik Pin
- Send the SMS to 72545
- Your Salik account will be credited with the transaction amount
How to Complete Salik Online Recharge in Dubai
If you’re looking for ways to pay Salik online in Dubai, using their official website or mobile app is the fastest way. Here’s how you can recharge your Salik account online:
Via the Salik Dubai Official Website
To carry out your Salik recharge online without an account number, visit the Salik Dubai website on your browser.
- Log in with your Salik account details or credentials. You’d need an account if you haven’t created one.
- Select the “online payment” tab.
- Follow the instructions and recharge your Salik account online
Also, for an online Salik recharge using the recharge cards, follow the steps below:
- Visit the Salik website and log in your account information
- Select the “recharge number” tab
- Input the 12-digit Salik recharge card number gotten after scratching the card
- Click on enter for instant recharge
- Your Salik account will be credited instantly
Using the Smart Salik App
The RTA launched the Smart Salik App to make recharge and balance checks easier. The app also is the quickest way to find out how to recharge Salik online.
For Salik online recharge with the mobile app, use the following instructions:
- Download the Smart Salik App from your Apple Store or Playstore
- Log in with your credentials. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one.
- Select the recharge option from the app
- Click on “ePay” and you’ll be redirected to a portal to enter your details
- Select the amount you want to recharge
- A pop-up screen showing your Salik account number and balance will be displayed to confirm your recharge.
The Road Transport Authority Dubai has designed the Salik Smart App and website for road users to conveniently conduct RTA Salik recharge online. Individuals looking to explore other methods that allow for Salik recharge online with account numbers can try online banking services, designated kiosks in Deira, Al Aweer, Al Barsha and Al Kafif areas, SMS, or phone calls. Salik online recharge is a seamless effort by the RTA to easily pay toll fees and residents of Dubai are encouraged to take advantage of this payment method.
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