Top up your Salik account instantly — online, via app, or at any service station across the UAE. Drive through Dubai's 10 toll gates without stopping.
Salik (سالك — Arabic for "clear and moving") is Dubai's electronic road toll system, launched on July 1, 2007 by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Using RFID technology and ANPR cameras, it automatically deducts tolls as vehicles pass under gantries — no stopping, no barriers, no cash.
A small sticker tag on your windshield is read by overhead sensors instantly.
Drive through toll gates at normal speed. No queues, no barriers.
Manage your account, check balance, and recharge from your phone.
Set automatic recharges through your bank when balance is low.
From purchasing a tag to driving through toll gates — Salik is designed for effortless city driving.
Buy a Salik tag for AED 100 (includes AED 50 balance) at any service station or online for AED 120.
→Affix the RFID sticker tag to the top of your vehicle's windshield as per the instructions.
→Top up your account via the Smart Salik app, website, DubaiNow, bank ATM, or recharge cards.
→Pass through any of the 10 toll gates — the toll is deducted automatically from your balance.
Since January 2025, Salik uses variable pricing based on time of day to manage traffic congestion more effectively.
Minimum recharge is AED 50. Maximum AED 50,000 per transaction. Most channels post instantly.
Visit salik.ae and recharge using credit/debit card, Apple Pay, or Samsung Pay. Available 24/7 with instant balance updates.
No Extra FeeDownload the official Smart Salik app on iOS or Android. Manage your account, view trip history, and top up in seconds.
RecommendedRecharge Salik alongside other city services — Nol, DEWA, fines — all in one super app from Smart Dubai.
Multi-ServiceMajor UAE banks — Emirates NBD, DIB, FAB, ADIB — let you recharge via ATMs or mobile banking apps with auto top-up.
Auto Top-UpPurchase scratch cards (AED 50 / 100 / 200) at petrol stations — ENOC, EPPCO, Emarat, ADNOC — and redeem online or by phone.
Cash FriendlySend RECHARGE [account] [PIN] [amount] to 5959. Quick text-based recharge without logging in to any app or site.
~30 fils feeStrategically placed on major highways, bridges, and tunnels to manage traffic flow across the city.
Everything you need to know about Salik — from purchasing to penalties.
AED 100 when purchased in person at service stations (includes AED 50 balance). Online purchase costs AED 120. Starting June 1, 2026, a 5% VAT applies to tag activation fees.
The minimum top-up is AED 50 per transaction, in multiples of AED 50, up to a maximum of AED 50,000 per transaction.
You get a 5-working-day grace period from the trip date to recharge. If you miss it, a daily fine of AED 50 is applied. Recharge within the window to avoid any penalty.
No. Each gate crossing is charged separately with no daily or weekly cap. However, paired gates (Al Safa or Al Mamzar) only charge once if crossed in the same direction within one hour.
Yes. Starting June 1, 2026, a 5% VAT is applied to all toll crossings and tag activation fees. Peak tolls become AED 6.30, off-peak becomes AED 4.20.
For speed and simplicity — Smart Salik. For a multi-service city hub — DubaiNow. For transport-centric needs — RTA Dubai. All support instant balance updates.