About Salik

Salik is the exclusive operator of Dubai’s advanced free flowing tolling system and, under a 49 year Concession Agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), provides a technologically advanced, seamless, barrier‑free roadway toll system until 2071.

The word ‘Salik’ means ‘open’ or ‘clear’ in Arabic and in this spirit, the Salik company enables the seamless and convenient mobility of approximately 4.8 million vehicles in Dubai. With best‑in‑class Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Automatic‑Number‑Plate‑Recognition (ANPR) technologies at ten automatic gates, Salik keeps Dubai moving rapidly as one of the world’s fastest‑growing cities, with 4.5% GDP growth outlook in 2026, according to Emirates NBD

Salik has earned international recognition and numerous awards during the year for the quality of its governance, operations and investor communications. See awards won in The Year in Review.

In 2025, Salik became a member of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), positioning the company among global tolling leaders.

In 2025, Salik continued to grow. Highlights include:

Successful operation of ten toll gates, including two new toll gates, opened in November 2024

Introduction of variable pricing, rolled out at the end of January 2025

Increased ancillary revenues from parking partnerships with Emaar Malls and Parkonic, which extends across the UAE, and continued collaboration with Liva Group to provide a seamless insurance renewal process