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Drove through Salik without a tag? Here’s what to do

What happens next, how to avoid fines and how to get and activate your Salik tag

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Not sure what to do if your car doesn’t have a Salik tag? Find out how to avoid penalties, where to buy one, and how to activate and install it.

How I went past 7 Salik gates without paying a dirham

The new Salik pricing system introduced earlier this year can play to your advantage
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Salik gate in Dubai

When can you avoid Salik fees?

Some Salik gates follow a rule that can help you avoid paying twice
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Salik is not always Dh4 or Dh6, some gates are free during specific hours. Learn how Dubai’s toll system works and when you can drive without paying.

Use Salik to pay for parking at select UAE spots

Salik accounts can be used to pay for parking at select Parkonic locations across the UAE
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Find out how Salik’s eWallet is linked with Parkonic and other operators to offer automatic, ticket-free parking at malls, beaches, and urban areas across Dubai and Sharjah. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

How UAE motorists cut daily toll and parking costs

UAE drivers change routes and use public transport to cut costs and save time
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Fuel costs are up, but variable Salik tolls and parking fees are stretching UAE drivers’ budgets the most. Discover how residents are adapting their daily travel and cutting costs.

Variable Salik tolls to apply for entire Eid holiday

Drivers in Dubai to pay Dh6 during peak Salik hours over Eid break
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Online banking, ATMs, and auto top-up options offer a convenient and cost-effective way to recharge Salik, with no extra fees and better control over spending.

Never run low on Salik - use your bank to top up

Top up your Salik using bank apps, ATMs or online banking with auto top-up and no fees
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Online banking, ATMs, and auto top-up options offer a convenient and cost-effective way to recharge Salik, with no extra fees and better control over spending.

How does Dubai’s dynamic pricing affect your wallet?

Salik, taxis, parking, and electricity – find out when prices surge and how to save
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Dubai has implemented dynamic pricing in some public services like including road tolls, taxis and  parking. This strategy aims to manage demand, reduce congestion, and promote efficient resource use.

Salik parking to go live at 18 new UAE locations

Use your Salik account for ticket-free, barrier-free parking at Parkonic locations
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Parkonic adds 18 new locations for automatic parking payments through Salik's automatic parking system. Picture used for illustrative purposes.
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