Salik Rules & Toll Timings During Ramadan 2025

In an effort to accommodate citizens during Ramadan, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a change in toll fees and timings.

Salik announced in January that during this Ramdan, which began on March 1st, there will be slight changes in pricing and timings to accommodate those who are observing the holy month.

Since working times change in Ramadan to adapt to the time of Iftaar and Suhoor, the RTA saw it best to apply some changes to make the commute easier and faster to be able to break the fast at sunset for Iftar and eat Suhoor before dawn.

Salik Rates

Salik rates will be free of charge between 2 AM to 7 AM, and there is a slight decrease in rates during morning rush hour from 7 AM to 9 AM to cost 4 DHS instead of 6 DHS during weekdays (Monday to Saturday).

During Sundays in Ramadan, Salik will drop to 4 DHS during the peak hour from 7 AM to 2 AM; and free from 2 AM to 7 AM.

These new fees and timing mean that drivers only pay the full Salik rate of 6 DHS during weekdays peak hour between 9 AM and 5 PM.

Here is a breakdown of the new pricing and timings system:

Weekdays (Monday to Saturday):

• Peak Hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM): AED 6 per crossing.
• Off-Peak Hours:
  • Morning (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM): AED 4 per crossing.
  • Evening (5:00 PM – 2:00 AM): AED 4 per crossing.
• Toll-Free Hours (2:00 AM – 7:00 AM): No toll charges.

Sundays:

• All Day (7:00 AM – 2:00 AM): AED 4 per crossing.
• Toll-Free Hours (2:00 AM – 7:00 AM): No toll charges.

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Current Toll Rates

Metro Timing

The changes during Ramadan are not only limited to Salik, as there are also slight alterations in the Dubai Metro.

Both the red and green lines will run from 5AM to midnight from Monday to Thursday, and on Saturdays. As for weekends, it will run from 5AM to 1AM on Fridays; and from 8AM to midnight on Sundays.

Paid parking timings are also witnessing some change during Ramadan where parking is free between 6PM and 8PM from Monday to Saturday and on the whole day on Sundays.

Additionally, Dubai Tram will run from 6am to 1am Monday to Saturday; and 9am to 1am on Sundays.

To stay updated with the times and rates of public transportation in Dubai, RTA advises commuters to check the S’hail app or RTA website.

Abirami R

Abirami is a Dubai-based luxury car enthusiast and contributor, writing about exotic rentals, chauffeur services, and the lifestyle of premium mobility in the UAE.