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• The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Thursday that it will
implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies
in 2025 as part of the city's “comprehensive strategy to enhance traffic flow.”
• Few drivers may adjust their routines, waking up earlier than usual to take
advantage of the toll-free window, while others may choose to come in later to
avoid peak-hour charges. Concerns are rising among residents who worry about
the impact on their household budgets, especially those with fixed office or class
schedules. Some also consider requesting an additional transport allowance to
offset the toll costs, while others plan to switch to carpooling or public
transportation.
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• Salik will be adjusted by the end of January 2025. Motorists will enjoy toll-free
passage between 1am and 6am. On weekdays, the toll will be Dh6 (a Dh2 hike)
during morning peak hours (from 6am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to
8pm). For off-peak hours – between 10am and 4pm, and from 8pm to 1am – the
toll will be Dh4 (same as the current charge). On Sundays, excluding public
holidays, special occasions, or major events, the toll will be Dh4 throughout the
day and free from 1am to 6am.
• By the end of March 2025, new parking fees will be Dh6 per hour for premium
parking spaces and Dh4 per hour for other paid public parking spaces during
morning peak hours (8am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to 8pm). The
tariffs will remain unchanged during off-peak hours – from 10am to 4pm, and
from 8 pm to 10pm.
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• Parking will be free at night, from 10pm to 8am, and all day on Sundays and
public holidays. A new congestion pricing policy will also be introduced around
the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) during major events in February 2025.
• Dr Mostafa Al Dah, founder of MA-Traffic Consulting and former head of the
traffic studies section at Dubai Police, said, “The variable timing might benefit
those who commute to work for night shifts or early in the morning when the
roads are empty anyway.”

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