How to recharge your Salik account in Dubai: 9 ways to top up in 2026

Dubai: Passing through a Salik toll gate, and unsure if you have enough balance to drive through? There’s no need to worry if you receive an ‘insufficient balance’ notification on your phone – there are several easy, instant ways to top up your Salik account , whether from your smartphone, a petrol station, or a number of other convenient locations around Dubai. Here are all nine different ways you can recharge your Salik account. 1. Salik website The official Salik website makes it easy to both check your account balance, and recharge once you do. Follow these steps to top up your account: Visit the Salik website at salik.ae. If you have an existing Salik account, sign in with your username and password. If you have not set up an account since buying your Salik tag, it’s worth taking a few minutes to do so – your account helps you oversee all your tags, monitor usage, and track toll expenses. To register, you will need your Salik account number, along with your car plate number and mobile phone number. Once you sign up, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) for verification, in order to complete the registration process. Next, navigate to the dashboard to see your remaining balance, and recent activity. Click on ‘Recharge’. Select the amount you would like to pay into your Salik account. Enter your credit or debit card information and complete the payment. 2. Smart Salik app The official Salik app allows you a quick and easy way to recharge via your smartphone. Follow these steps: Download the Smart Salik app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Sign in using your Salik username and password. If this is the first time you are using the app, you will need to create your profile, by entering the following information: your vehicle plate number, mobile number, Salik account number, and personal identification number (PIN). Tap on ‘Recharge’. Make the secure payment via the app. The amount will reflect in your balance instantly. 3. DubaiNow app You likely already have the Dubai government’s official services app, DubaiNow , installed on your smartphone. This multifunctional app permits you to recharge your Salik, too. Follow these steps: Open the DubaiNow app and sign in using your UAEPASS . If you have not downloaded it yet, it is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Tap on ‘Services’, then navigate to the ‘Transport & Travel’ service category. Select ‘Salik Top-up’. Enter your account number and Salik PIN. You can now select a recharge amount and make the payment. Alternatively, you can select the ‘Auto top-up’ option, and set a recharge amount – this will allow the app to recharge your account automatically once the balance falls under Dh4. Enter your credit/debit details. Tap on ‘Save’. The app will remember your payment settings, and simplify payment the next time you need to top up. Complete the payment, and it will instantly recharge your Salik balance. 4. Careem app The Careem app isn’t just for food delivery or taxi services – you can use it to top up your Salik account as well. Follow these steps: Download the Careem app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You will need to register if you are a first-time user, with your full name, mobile number, and email address. Once you are signed in, scroll down to the ‘Pay your Bills’ section. Select ‘Salik’ and add your Salik account number, PIN, and car plate number. Select your recharge amount. Pay with Apply or Google Pay, or your credit/debit card. The amount will reflect instantly in your Salik account. 5. TAMM app Abu Dhabi government’s official services portal, TAMM, can be used not just to recharge your Darb account, but for Salik as well. Follow these steps: Download the TAMM app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Log in with your UAE PASS. Since you have logged in with your UAE PASS, you will be able to see the vehicles registered under your name. Select the car associated with your Salik account and tap ‘Salik Top-up’. Choose your preferred recharge amount, and tap on ‘Top-up’. Complete the payment. The amount will reflect instantly in your Salik account. 6. Dubai Drive app Dubai Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) official app offers a convenient way to recharge Salik on the go. Follow these steps: Download the Dubai Drive app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Sign in using your UAE PASS. Select ‘Salik’ and tap on ‘Recharge card’. Enter the amount you prefer, and select ‘Pay now’. You can use your credit/debit card or Apple or Google Pay to complete payment. 7. Recharge cards at petrol stations Another easy way to top up your Salik account is by visiting a petrol station and requesting a recharge card. You can choose cards based on different recharge amounts, such as Dh50, Dh100 or Dh200. Here are the different ways you can top up your account once you have purchased a recharge card: Call 800 SALIK (72545) and select the ‘Recharge’ option. Input your Salik account number and PIN. T