Abu Dhabi Toll Gate System: Fees, Registration, and Exemptions

Overview of the Toll System

Following a successful trial period that allowed motorists to register their vehicles and pass through the recently installed toll gates without being charged, January 2, 2020 marks the day when motorists will need to start paying tolls when driving within or passing through the capital.

Toll Charge Details

Unlike the SALIK toll system currently being used in Dubai, the Abu Dhabi toll gates only charge motorists during peak hours. Off-peak hours are free to pass. The peak hours and days are as follows:

• Days: Saturday to Thursday
• Morning Peak Hours: 7 AM to 9 AM
• Evening Peak Hours: 5 PM to 7 PM

Registration and Fees

Prices for registering a vehicle are AED 100, with AED 50 from that amount being transferred back into the user’s account. Additionally, the following groups are exempt from paying the toll fees:

• People of determination
• Senior Emirati citizens
• Low-income Emiratis
• Retired Emiratis

Exempt Vehicles

The following types of vehicles are also exempt from paying the toll:

• Taxis
• Public and school buses
• Towed vehicles
• Electric vehicles
• Motorbikes
• Public buses with 26 or more seats

Locations and Charges

Currently, there are four toll gates placed around Abu Dhabi city:

1. Shaikh Zayed Bridge
2. Shaikh Khalifa Bridge
3. Al Maqta Bridge
4. Mussaffah Bridge

Motorists will be charged AED 4 for passing through the toll gate, with a maximum cap of AED 16 per vehicle per day.

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