Dubai Announces Special Salik Toll Rates on Sunday, November 15; Charges to Rise to Dh6 During Morning Hours
DUBAI: Motorists travelling through Salik toll gates in Dubai on Sunday, November 15, will face special toll charges, with the fee increasing to Dh6 per crossing during the morning peak hours due to the Dubai T100 Triathlon event.
According to Gulf News, Salik has announced a special toll tariff schedule for Sunday through its official social media account. Under the revised arrangement, motorists will pay Dh6 between 6am and 10am, compared with the usual Sunday rate of Dh4 during the same period.
The special adjustment applies only to November 15 and should not be considered a permanent increase in toll charges for Sundays or the entire week.
Salik Toll Charges on Sunday, November 15
According to the announced schedule, the toll charges will be as follows:
6am to 10am: Dh6 per crossing.
10am to 4pm: Dh4 per crossing.
4pm to 8pm: Dh4 per crossing.
8pm to 1am: Dh4 per crossing.
1am to 6am: Free of charge.
Authorities have clarified that a 5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) will also apply to toll payments. Accordingly, a Dh6 crossing will cost Dh6.30, while a Dh4 crossing will amount to Dh4.20, including VAT.
No toll charges will be collected during the free period between 1am and 6am.
The applicable fee will be charged for each toll gate crossing, meaning motorists using multiple Salik gates may incur different total costs depending on their routes.
How the Special Rates Differ from Normal Sundays
Under Dubai’s regular Sunday toll system, motorists generally pay Dh4 per crossing between 6am and 1am, while travel between 1am and 6am is free.
However, on November 15, the morning peak-hour rate between 6am and 10am will increase to Dh6 per crossing. The charges during the remaining paid hours will stay at Dh4.
The main financial impact of the special arrangement will therefore be on motorists travelling during the four-hour morning period.
Under the regular weekday tariff system, Dh6 is charged during peak hours from 6am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm from Monday to Saturday, while the standard rate during other paid hours is Dh4.
Dubai introduced its time-based variable Salik toll pricing system on January 31, 2025, to help manage traffic demand throughout the day.
Special Arrangements for Dubai T100 Triathlon
The revised tariff schedule has been announced in connection with the Dubai T100 Triathlon, scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Salik has previously introduced special toll arrangements during major public and sporting events in Dubai, depending on traffic conditions. Similar adjustments were also implemented on November 1 during the Dubai Ride event.
Motorists have been advised to check the latest announcements from relevant transport authorities for information about possible road closures and alternative routes.
Drivers planning to travel between 6am and 10am on November 15 should particularly take note of the revised Dh6 toll rate and the additional 5 per cent VAT.
