Salik monthly cost calculator
Updated 25 October 2026
Two Salik gates on the way to work and two on the way home add up faster than most drivers think. Put in your daily crossings and see what Salik costs you a month and a year, with today's prices including VAT.
Salik monthly cost calculator
Peak crossings are 6–10 am and 4–8 pm, Monday to Saturday (AED 6.30 each). Off-peak crossings cost AED 4.20. Sundays are off-peak all day. Crossings from 1 to 6 am are free, so leave them out.
– AED a month · – a year
Typical commutes
| Commute | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gate each way, both at peak, 22 workdays | AED 277 | AED 3,326 |
| 2 gates each way, both at peak, 22 workdays | AED 554 | AED 6,653 |
| 1 gate each way, both crossings off-peak, 22 workdays | AED 185 | AED 2,218 |
Moving a 2-gate commute out of peak hours saves AED 92 a month on the same route.
Ways to pay less
- Shift your times. Each crossing outside 6–10 am and 4–8 pm costs AED 2.10 less, and 1–6 am is free.
- Use the linked gates. Pass both Al Mamzar gates, or both Al Safa gates, in the same direction within an hour and Salik charges once.
- Keep the balance topped up. A crossing with too little balance can turn into a violation; see the Salik top-up guide.
Count it without the maths
Benzeen_ counts your Salik and Darb crossings with the current tariffs and adds them to fuel, service and fines, so you see what your car really costs each month. See the app.
Sources: Salik and Salik FAQs; prices and the linked-gate rule as in our Salik and Darb guide. Your Salik account is the official record.
Questions
How much does Salik cost a month?
It depends on your crossings. One gate each way at peak hours on 22 workdays costs about AED 277 a month; two gates each way about AED 554.
What does one Salik crossing cost?
AED 6.30 at peak (6–10 am and 4–8 pm, Monday to Saturday) and AED 4.20 at other times, VAT included. 1–6 am is free.
Is Salik cheaper on Sundays?
Yes. Sunday crossings cost AED 4.20 all day, apart from the free hours from 1 to 6 am.