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DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
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.
The variable pricing aims to enhance traffic flow across Dubai’s road networks and improve transportation efficiency across the city, based on studies conducted by the RTA that have indicated a need for implementing a variable tariff system, and allowing for tariff exemptions during certain periods, according to a statement issued by Salik.
Toll-free passage
The Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) system, set to launch at the end of January 2025, will offer motorists toll-free passage between 1:00 am and 6:00 am.
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Dh6 toll
During weekdays, the toll will be Dh6 during morning peak hours (6:00 am to 10:00 am) and evening peak hours (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm). For off-peak hours, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, and from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am, the toll will be Dh4.
On Sundays, excluding public holidays, special occasions, or major events, the toll will be Dh4 throughout the day and free from 1:00 am to 6:00 am.
Dh6 parking fee
The Variable Parking Tariff Policy, scheduled for implementation by the end of March 2025, sets parking fees at Dh6 per hour for premium parking spaces and Dh4 per hour for other public paid parking spaces during morning peak hours (8:00 am to 10:00 am) and evening peak hours (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm).
The tariffs will remain unchanged during off-peak hours, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Free parking
Parking will be free at night, from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am, and all day on Sundays.
The Congestion Pricing Policy for event areas introduces a fee of Dh25 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.
Expected financial impact
Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, said: “RTA studies have clearly indicated the need for the implementation of variable pricing across Dubai’s toll road network. The instruction Salik has received is expected to improve the travel experience of road users in Dubai.”
Based on initial projections, the new pricing model is expected to generate an additional revenue between Dh60 million to Dh110 million on annual basis.
