Dubai: Do tourists need to buy a Salik tag?

Dubai: Do tourists need to buy a Salik tag?

Dubai: All vehicles driving in Dubai are required to obtain a Salik tag to pass through the toll gates and avoid fines, this also includes non-UAE vehicles, as well as vehicles that are registered in other emirates in the UAE. According to Salik, the official road toll system of Dubai, if a motorist is visiting from another country with their vehicle, then they must purchase a Salik tag. If you have a vehicle that is unregistered, you can still pass through a Salik gate, however you will have to register for a Salik tag. If you do not purchase a Salik tag within that grace period, you will start incurring fines. Individuals who own vehicles registered outside the UAE must purchase a Salik tag from any petrol station in Dubai. This includes Emarat, EPPCO, ENOC, and ADNOC. Only vehicles registered in the UAE can purchase the tag from the Salik website – www.salik.rta.ae, according to the website. • Mobile number (to be used for all Salik-related communication) • Vehicle registration card details (not required when you are buying from petrol stations). • for the Salik tag. • for the prepaid toll balance added to your Salik account upon tag activation.