Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will implement variable road toll pricing (Salik) and variable parking tariff policies, including event-specific parking tariffs, as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance traffic flow in the city.
New Salik charges
The new Salik system, set to launch at the end of January 2025, will offer motorists toll-free passage between 1am and 6am. During weekdays, the toll will be AED6 during morning peak hours (6am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to 8pm).
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For off-peak hours, between 10am and 4pm, and from 8pm to 1am, the toll will be AED4. On Sundays, excluding public holidays, special occasions, or major events, the toll will be AED4 throughout the day and free from 1am to 6am.
New parking rates
The variable parking tariff policy, scheduled for implementation by the end of March 2025, sets parking fees at AED6 per hour for premium parking spaces and AED4 per hour for other public paid parking spaces during morning peak hours (8am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to 8pm). The tariffs will remain unchanged during off-peak hours, from 10am to 4pm, and from 8pm to 10pm. Parking will be free at night, from 10pm to 8am, and all day on Sundays.
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Congestion pricing policy
The congestion pricing policy for event areas introduces a fee of AED25 per hour for public paid parking spaces near event zones. This policy will be rolled out initially around the Dubai World Trade Centre during major events, starting in February 2025.
