Salik Balance Check: Official Website, App & Phone Guide
Quick answer: The easiest Salik balance check is the Salik app: sign in and the balance appears on the home screen. You can also check on salik.ae with your account or plate details, or call 800 SALIK (800 72545) and follow the automated prompts. Keep enough credit: since 1 June 2026 each toll costs AED 6.30 at peak times and AED 4.20 off-peak, including 5% VAT, and a low balance turns into a AED 50 fine if you do not top up within 5 working days.
Ways to check your Salik balance
| Channel | What you need | What you see |
|---|---|---|
| Salik app | Your Salik account login (mobile number and OTP) | Balance, linked vehicles, recent trips, statements, pending violations |
| salik.ae website | Account number or registered plate and mobile details | Balance and account services |
| 800 SALIK (800 72545) | Account or plate details for the automated service | Balance by voice; agent help for problems |
| Salik virtual assistant | The chat on Salik’s official channels | Balance and recharge help |
| Low-balance SMS | A registered mobile number | Automatic warning when credit runs low |
Use only Salik’s official app, website and number. Old guides mention SMS keywords to short codes for balance checks; these are not part of Salik’s current published channels, so do not rely on them.
Check Salik balance in the app
- Download the Salik app (Smart Salik) from the App Store or Google Play.
- Sign in with the mobile number registered on your account and the one-time code sent to it.
- Your balance is shown on the home screen.
- Open Trips or Statements to see each toll and deduction; open Vehicles to check which cars are linked.
- Check for pending violations against your plate in the same app.
One Salik account can have several vehicles, and they all draw on the same balance. If the balance drops faster than you expect, check the trips list for another car on the account.
Check on the Salik website
- Open salik.ae directly in your browser.
- Choose the balance or account service.
- Enter the details requested: your account number or the vehicle plate with its emirate, source and code, plus the registered mobile number.
- Read the balance shown, or sign in for full account details.
If your registered mobile number has changed, update it through Salik’s official process before you need the account. Never share a one-time code with anyone offering to check your balance for you.
Check by phone: 800 SALIK (800 72545)
Call 800 72545 from any phone and follow the automated menu to hear your balance. The same number lets you recharge with a recharge card or e-voucher and speak to customer service about missing top-ups, sold vehicles or disputed trips. Keep your account number, plate details and payment reference ready.
Salik toll rates in 2026 (with VAT)
Salik uses variable pricing, and from 1 June 2026 a 5% VAT is added to every toll. The base tariff did not change.
| Time | Monday to Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM (peak) | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 |
| 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (off-peak) | AED 4.20 | AED 4.20 |
| 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (peak) | AED 6.30 | AED 4.20 |
| 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM (off-peak) | AED 4.20 | AED 4.20 |
| 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM | Free | Free |
Public holidays and major events can follow a separate schedule announced by Salik, and Ramadan has its own time bands each year. Before 1 June 2026 the same tolls were AED 6 and AED 4.
How much balance do you need?
| Commute pattern | Crossings per working day | Approximate monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| One gate each way, both at peak | 2 x AED 6.30 | About AED 315 for 25 working days |
| One gate each way, off-peak | 2 x AED 4.20 | About AED 210 |
| Two gates each way at peak | 4 x AED 6.30 | About AED 630 |
| Occasional weekend trips | A few crossings | AED 20 to AED 50 |
A simple rule: keep at least a week of tolls in the account and turn on low-balance alerts. If you often cross two gates on one route, check whether they are a linked pair: the Al Mamzar North and South gates, and the Al Safa North and South gates, charge only once if both are crossed in the same direction within an hour.
The 10 Salik gates
| Gate | Road |
|---|---|
| Al Mamzar North and Al Mamzar South | Al Ittihad Road (linked pair) |
| Airport Tunnel | Tunnel under Dubai International Airport |
| Al Garhoud Bridge | Al Garhoud Bridge |
| Al Maktoum Bridge | Al Maktoum Bridge |
| Business Bay Crossing | Al Khail Road |
| Al Safa North and Al Safa South | Sheikh Zayed Road (linked pair) |
| Al Barsha | Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Jebel Ali | Sheikh Zayed Road |
What happens if your Salik balance is too low
| Situation | Rule | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing with insufficient balance | You have 5 working days from the crossing to recharge | AED 50 per day with crossings after that; several crossings on one day count once |
| Crossing with no tag or an unregistered vehicle | 10 working days to register after the first crossing | AED 100 for the first trip, AED 200 for the second, AED 400 for each later trip; one violation per vehicle per day |
| Topping up after a fine was issued | The top-up does not cancel the fine | Pay the fine separately |
Pending violations show in the Salik app against your plate. For details on checking and paying them, see our Salik fine check guide.
How to top up after checking your balance
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Salik app or salik.ae | Pay by card |
| RTA Dubai app, Careem app or TAMM | Pay by card |
| Recharge card or e-voucher | Use the Salik app, SMS or 800 72545 |
| Bank kiosks and cash deposit machines | Cash top-up at participating banks such as Emirates NBD and DIB |
| Automatic top-up | Set up through a participating bank |
Step-by-step instructions are in our Salik recharge guide.
Why your Salik balance might look wrong
| Problem | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Balance lower than expected | Another vehicle on the account, peak-time tolls, or a parking deduction | Check the trips and statement in the app |
| Recharge not showing | Payment still processing or made to another account or plate | Compare the receipt with your account details; call 800 72545 if it does not appear |
| Charges after selling a car | The tag is still linked to your account | Remove the vehicle from your account and take the tag off the windscreen |
| Balance positive but violations appear | The vehicle is not linked or the tag is not activated | Check the vehicle is registered on the account with an active tag |
| Airport parking deducted | Salik can pay DXB parking on exit if your balance is enough | Check the statement entry and compare with Dubai Airport parking fees |
Salik tag basics
- A Salik tag kit costs AED 100 at ENOC, EPPCO, Emarat and ADNOC stations: AED 50 for the tag and AED 50 of starting balance. It can also be ordered online for delivery.
- Since June 2026, VAT also applies to Salik tag activation fees.
- Tags are not transferable between cars. When you sell a vehicle, delete it from your account and remove the tag.
- Rental car crossings are billed to the rental company, which passes them on to you, often with an admin fee.
- Some vehicles qualify for exemption, for example vehicles of people of determination. See the Salik exemption guide.
Driving to Abu Dhabi? Abu Dhabi uses a separate toll system; see our Darb timings guide.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check my Salik balance?
In the Salik app, on salik.ae with your account or plate details, or by calling 800 SALIK (800 72545).
Can I check Salik balance by plate number?
Yes. Salik’s website offers a balance check with the vehicle plate details and the registered mobile number.
How much is Salik per crossing in 2026?
AED 6.30 at peak times (6 to 10 AM and 4 to 8 PM, Monday to Saturday) and AED 4.20 off-peak, including 5% VAT since 1 June 2026. It is free from 1 to 6 AM.
What happens if I cross with no balance?
You have 5 working days to top up. After that, a AED 50 fine applies for each day with crossings.
Is Salik cheaper on Sunday?
Yes. Sunday is a flat AED 4.20 all day, and free from 1 to 6 AM.
Why did my balance drop when I did not cross a gate?
Another vehicle on the account may have crossed, or a parking charge such as DXB airport parking may have been paid from your Salik balance.
Does one Salik account cover several cars?
Yes. Several vehicles can be linked to one account and they share the balance.
Rates, rules and channels were checked against Salik’s published information and its June 2026 VAT announcement on 20 October 2026.
