What is a Salik meaning in English?
Salik is an Arabic word which means in English as “Clear and Moving”
What is a Salik Tag?
It is an electronic chip reader which helps to collect the toll system. It has RFID technology that automatically deduct the fee.
Do motorist / bike needs a Salik tag in Dubai?
Yes, Motorists / Bik requires a salik tag which can be purchased for AED 100 to be affixed on their windscreens.
Who and which year the Salik System in Dubai has launched?
- Dubai RTA (Roads and transport Authority) launched Salik in 2007
Is Salik be shared by other vehicle?
- No. Each vehicle must have it’s own tag
How to activate the Salik tag Dubai?
You can purchase and activate through the following channel to avoid violations/fines
- Salik website,
- Smart SalikApp (Check below for app download options)
- Dubai Now App (Check below for app download options)
- Dubai Drive App (Check below for app download options) or
- Salik Self Service on Salik Call Centre 800 Salik (72545)
How to activate the Salik tag Dubai through Call centre?
- Call Salik Call Centre 800 Salik (72545)
- Press 1 for Arabic and 2 for English
- Press 4 for Activation
- Now follow the instructions carefully
When will you receive the Salik tag after ordered online?
- After ordered online and make the payment, you will receive a SMS confirmation
- Then it will take 5 working days to receive the salik tag
How to report if the Salik Tag is lost / stolen or damaged?
- For the damaged Salik tag, it needs to be replaced with a new one
- For the lost / stolen tag, you need to deactivate the tag immediately.
How to report the lost / stolen Salik Tag through call centre?
Call 24 HR Salik self-service on 800 Salik(72545) then:
- Call Salik Call Centre 800 Salik (72545)
- Press 1 for Arabic and 2 for English
- Press 5 for modification of your vehicle’s details
- Now follow the instructions carefully
Where to purchase the tag?
- You can purchase online here.
- Through Emarat, EPPCO/ ENOC or ADNOC petrol stations
Do tourists / visitors need to Purchase a Salik tag?
- Tourist from other country with their own vehicle must purchase the Salik tag
What is the Cost / charge of buying a Salik Tag Dubai?
- Tag cost: AED 50
- Prepaid toll cost: AED 50
- Delivery cost: AED 20
Total Cost: AED 120
In some areas in UAE, the Salik tag will not be delivered. Please check the location below:
Where the Salik tag will not be delivered in Abu Dhabi / Al ain / Ajman / Umm Al Quwain / Fujairah / Ras Al Khaimah?
Abu Dhabi
| After airport site office | Al Saad | Buhasa | Liwa | Sahama |
| Airport terminal 1 | Al Samha | Das Island | Madinat Zayed City | Shuhaib |
| Al Bahia | Al Sila | GAMCO (Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Co) | Mafraq | Sila |
| Al Hayer | Al Wagan | Gantoot | Maqam | Sir Baniyas |
| Al Khatam | Al Watba | Ghayati | Meyzad (after camp). | Suwehan |
| Al Khazna | Areas starting with telephone  02-51XXXXX | Guwaifath | Mirfa | Tarif |
| Al Oha | Asab | Habshan | Mohd Bin Zayed City | Yahar |
| Al Raha | Bainoona | Hill | Musaffah | Yas Island |
| Al Rahba | Baniyas | Jabel Dhana | Musaffah-ICAD City 2 | Zakher |
| Al Remah | Beda Zayed | Journ ya four | Ruwais |
Al ain / Ajman / Umm Al Quwain / Fujairah / Ras Al Khaimah Vicinty
- Al Wagan
- Al Hayar
- Al Remah
- Shuhaib
- Al Oha
- Zakher
- Maqam
- Hill
- Meyzad (after camp)
- Adan
- Al Jeer
- Shamm
- Khath
- Burairath
- Siji Al Hail (crushers/dusan site)
- Shahama residential are (Dhaib)
How to check Salik Balance Online? Procedure
How to Top up / Recharge / Pay a Salik (Toll Gate) Dubai through Website, App, Kiosk, SMS, Call Centre?
Download Smart Salik App on App store and Google Play Store
Download RTA Dubai Drive App on App store and Google Play Store
Download Dubai Now App on App store and Google Play Store