Dubai drivers are set to experience increased expenses for road tolls and parking as a result of a newly imposed 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on Salik and Parkin services. These adjustments align with the UAE’s broader financial regulations that integrate VAT into most goods and services across the country. Under the new scheme, the cost for motorists to pass through a Salik toll gate during peak hours will rise from Dh6 to Dh6.30, while off-peak toll fees will go up from Dh4 to Dh4.20.
The implementation of VAT also extends to public parking services managed by Parkin. Standard on-street parking fees will see an increase, with rates moving from Dh2 to Dh2.10 per hour during non-peak times and from Dh4 to Dh4.20 during peak hours. Similarly, premium parking zones will experience an uptick, with spaces that currently cost Dh10 per hour now priced at Dh10.50.
In Parkin-operated multistorey car parks, the hourly parking fee will increase from Dh5 to Dh5.25, and the 24-hour rate will rise from Dh40 to Dh42. These changes reflect the authorities’ goal to bring these services in line with existing VAT requirements applicable to most goods and services in the UAE.
Motorists purchasing Salik tags will also notice a difference in pricing. The cost for in-person purchases will go up from Dh100 to Dh105, while online purchases will increase from Dh120 to Dh126. Additionally, parking subscriptions and permits across Dubai will be affected. A three-month parking subscription, for instance, will climb from Dh1,400 to Dh1,470 once VAT is incorporated.