Starting from 01st June 2026, there will be slight changes in salik toll and paid parking fees. The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the Value added Tax to both salik toll and RTA paid parking services. The change has influenced predominantly the commuters of Sharjah and Dubai and ofcourse somewhat effect on commuters of other emirates.The VAT rate will be 5% as of the regular one.
VAT on Salik and Paid Parking Applicability:
The new rule set to commence on the follow services, as confirmed by Roads and Transport Authorities:
Salik:
- *New Salik tag registration / activation
- *Salik toll gates passing charges
Parking:
- *Paid parking services across Dubai
- *All Parking subscriptions
New Salik and Parking Charges:
- *The new salik charges will change fro AED 4 to AED 4.20
- *The peak-hours salik toll will change from AED 6 to AED 6.30
The new changes are not substantially increased for those people who are not frequent travellers of these salik toll gates.
Some tips to Reduce Salik and Parking costs
There are multiple smart ways to reduce salik and parking costs:
- *Public Transport Usage
- *Prior Planning of Routes
- *Consider Authorized Carpooling
- *Travel Off-Peak Hours
Impact on Frequent Commuters
Residents traveling daily between Sharjah and Dubai are expected to feel the biggest effect.
Many professionals already spend:
- *AED 16–24 daily on Salik
- *Additional parking charges near offices, metro stations, workplace, business areas
With VAT added, monthly commuting expenses could increase noticeably for:
- *Office workers
- *Delivery drivers
- *Transport operators
- *SME businesses
- *Logistics companies
The update is especially important for UAE residents working in:
- *Business Bay
- *Dubai Downtown
- *DIFC
- *Marina
- *JLT
- *Deira
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will VAT apply to Salik and parking in Dubai?
The implementation of 5% VAT starts from June 1, 2026.
How much is the VAT on Salik?
A VAT of 5% will be added to existing Salik charges and related services.
Will parking fees increase in Dubai?
Yes. Public parking charges and related parking services will include 5% VAT.
Does VAT apply to all parking areas?
VAT mainly applies to paid public parking services managed under Dubai parking systems.
