Find out when you’ll pay more, and when you can drive for free during Ramadan
Ramadan is almost here – and while the official dates are yet to be announced, expect a few changes across the city. From Ramadan working hours to Dubai Metro timings, parking and even Salik.
If you’re curious as to how much you will be paying every time you pass by the Salik toll gate, read on.
How much will you pay for Salik over Ramadan 2026?
As per the Salik website, starting from the first day of Ramadan, here’s what you’ll pay for tolls:
Monday to Saturday
- Peak hours: 9am to 5pm | Dhs6
- Low-peak hours: 7am to 9am, and 5pm to 2am | Dhs4
- Off-Peak hours: 2am to 7am | No charge
Sundays
- Peak hours: 9am to 5pm | Dhs4
- Low-peak hours: 7am to 9am, and 5pm to 2am | Dhs4
- Off-Peak hours: 2am to 7am | No charge
Salik prices in the UAE change during Ramadan to reflect the shift in traffic patterns and city activity. With shorter working hours, altered school schedules, and changes to public transport timings, traffic flows are different from the rest of the year.
Adjusting Salik rates helps manage congestion during peak hours while easing costs during quieter times, ensuring smoother roads for everyone.
*UAE announces reduced working hours for Ramadan 2026*
Paid public parking timings in Dubai during Ramadan 2026
Over Ramadan in the UAE, you can also expect a change in the paid public parking.
The timings have not officially been announced for 2026, but the tariff will be adjusted according to peak and off-peak hours. During peak hours, parking costs Dh6, while off-peak rates remain unchanged. The rule will not apply to multi-storey parking buildings.
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It’s a time when Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and smoking between sunrise and sunset.
Lasting around a month, it marks the time when the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Extra tarawih prayers are performed throughout Ramadan, and each evening 1/30th of the holy book is recited. By the end of Ramadan, many observers have read the entire Qur’an.
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, which are the foundation of the religion. The pillars are the framework by which Muslims everywhere live, and Ramadan is considered the holiest time in the Islamic calendar. It is a time for prayer, reflection and religious devotion, to cleanse past sins and to focus on Allah through good deeds.
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