- Steps For Abu Dhabi Salik Registration
- Registration For Company-Owned Vehicles
- Abu Dhabi Salik Registration for Toll Gate
- DARB Toll Gate Charges
- Fines For Passing Toll Gate Without Registration
- FAQs
The Abu Dhabi toll system, developed as part of the emirate’s transport strategy and managed by the Integrated Transport Centre as a digital road pricing system, improves traffic flow and reduces congestion across Abu Dhabi. The system automatically charges vehicles when they pass through designated toll gates, without requiring manual payment.
Commonly known as the Darb toll system, it is implemented under the Integrated Transport Centre as part of the emirate’s wider smart mobility framework.
It works in a similar way to Dubai’s Salik system, although both systems are independently managed and serve their respective emirates.
The Darb toll system is currently active at four bridge entry points in Abu Dhabi:
- Al Maqtaa Bridge
- Musaffah Bridge
- Sheikh Zayed Bridge
- Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bridge
Two new toll gates will be introduced from May 2026:
- Al Qurm (Wahat Al Karama Street)
- Ghantoot (Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street)
All drivers in the capital city are required to register for the Abu Dhabi toll system before using toll gates.
STEPS FOR ABU DHABI SALIK REGISTRATION
First things first, you must have an Emirates ID, an active cell phone number, an active email ID, your car’s number plate detail and your credit or debit card detail. Next, follow these steps for Abu Dhabi Salik registration, specified by Integrated Transport Centre:
- Visit the Darb toll website or download the app (iOS App Store, Google Play)
- Choose ‘Individual’ to create an account
- Enter a valid email address
- An OTP will be emailed, Enter that one-time pin
- Select the emirate where your vehicle is registered (the Emirate your car is registered in example Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah or Umm Al Quwain)
- Enter the traffic code number
- Enter registered mobile phone number, an OTP will be sent to that number
- Enter the OTP sent to your number
- Enter a password to complete the registration
Once you enter your password, your registration will be complete. From the dashboard, click on ‘Register’ to add your vehicle. Select your preferred payment method (credit card or Amwal wallet) and proceed by clicking ‘Pay’.
The initial vehicle registration fee is AED 100 per vehicle, of which AED 50 is credited in the registered account as starting balance for your Darb toll gate account. Please note that vehicles registered outside Abu Dhabi should be registered in the Darb system before using toll gates to avoid penalties.
Abu Dhabi Toll Gate Registration Online for Company-owned Vehicles
To register company cars and commercial vehicles with the Darb toll gate, you will need to:
- Visit the Darb toll website or download the Darb app
- Choose service type ‘Establishment’ to create an account
- Enter your valid email address
- A one time pin will be sent to that email. Enter that OTP
- Select the emirate where your vehicle is registered
- Enter the Establishment traffic code number
- Enter your registered mobile phone number, an OTP will be sent to that number
- Enter the OTP sent to your number
- Enter a password to complete the Abu Dhabi toll gate registration
- Enter the necessary information about the establishment and then click on ‘Register’
The required information can include:
- A copy of the company’s trade license (if applicable)
- A signed official letter with these details:
- Company’s stamp
- Company’s details or details of the corporate officer
- Company’s email address
- Company’s cell phone number
- TCN (traffic code number)
- A list of vehicles you wish to activate on the system with these details:
- Licence of the car number plate
- Plate code or colour
- Plate Source (DXB for Dubai, SHJ for Sharjah, AUH for Abu Dhabi, AJM for Ajman, UAQ for Umm Al Quwain, RAK for Ras Al Khaimah, FUJ for Fujairah)
- Plate category
After sending out all these details wait for the relevant authorities to get back. After successful Darb Abu Dhabi toll gate registration, the next step is to activate your Darb tolling system account.
Abu Dhabi Salik Registration Online For Toll Gate
The authorities have made the Darb toll gate registration online rather easy for the residents. To activate your Darb toll system account follow these steps:
- Login to the Darb official website
- Choose the ‘register vehicle’ button on the dashboard
- Enter the details of your vehicle
- Choose preferred payment method (Credit card/Amwal Wallet)
- Select your wallet and click ‘Pay’
- Your account will get activated after the transaction completes successfully
If you have several vehicles, repeat the process for each vehicle to register and activate your DARB Tolling Gate System account.
After you activate your DARB Abu Dhabi account, you can log in whenever you want to. The account can be used to view your fines (if any), top-up or recharge your wallet and keep a track of your transaction history.
What If an Account Was Already Created in the Past?
If you registered a Darb tolling system account previously, all you need to do is log in to the toll gate system and activate the account. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Darb toll website or download DARB mobile app from iOS App Store| Google Play
- Login using your Emirates ID or through traffic code
- Enter a valid email address, an OTP will be emailed, submit it
- Enter a valid, registered phone number and click on ‘Verify number’
- Enter the OTP sent to the number
- Enter your password and click on submit
What are Darb Toll Gate Charges
The toll fee to cross varies based on peak and off-peak timings.
- During peak hours from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, from Monday to Saturday, a fee of AED 4 per crossing is applied.
- No toll charges are applied on Sundays and official public holidays.
- Outside peak hours on chargeable days, no additional toll fees are applied.
- A daily cap of AED 16 per vehicle is applied, regardless of the number of crossings.
- Monthly caps are also applicable depending on vehicle priority in the account:
- AED 200 for the first vehicle
- AED 150 for the second vehicle
- AED 100 for additional vehicles
You can manage vehicle priority through the Darb portal.
All vehicles must be registered in the Darb system before using toll roads. This applies even when purchasing used cars in Abu Dhabi, as ownership transfer requires system registration.
Fine for Passing a Toll Gate Without Registration
A grant period of 10 days is given to motorists after their unregistered vehicles enter any Toll Gate of Abu Dhabi. However, if you do not register your vehicle within the grace period, you face the following fines:
- AED 100 on the first day unregistered use after the grace period
- AED 200 the second offence
- AED 400 for the third offence and repeated violation
- AED 50 per crossing for vehicles with insufficient balance in the Darb account (outside Abu Dhabi registered vehicles after grace period)
- AED 10,000 for serious violations such as tampering with plates or toll equipment
Note that a single vehicle will not be fined more than AED 10,000 per violation. Morevoer, the total annual fines for a vehicle will not exceed AED 25,000, calculated from the date of the first violation.
Who is Exempted from paying Abu Dhabi Toll?
Some people or types of vehicles are exempted from the toll payment in Abu Dhabi:
Individuals (approved categories)
- Senior citizens (eligible Emiratis)
- Retired citizens (eligible cases)
- People of determination
- Low-income Emirati families (approved cases)
Emergency & government vehicles
- Ambulances
- Police vehicles (Abu Dhabi Police and other emirate police)
- Civil Defence vehicles
- Ministry of Interior vehicles
- Armed Forces vehicles
Public transport & licensed operators
- Public buses
- School buses registered with authorities
- Taxis licensed in Abu Dhabi
- Passenger buses with 26+ capacity
Other exempt vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Towed vehicles
- Some designated government service vehicles
FAQs
Is there Abu Dhabi Salik?
No, Abu Dhabi does not use the Salik system. Instead, it operates an electronic road pricing system called Darb, which automatically charges vehicles when they pass through designated toll gates. The Darb system performs a similar function to Salik in Dubai but is managed separately in the capital city.
Where are Abu Dhabi toll gates located?
The toll gates are located on four bridges of the city: Al Maqtaa Bridge, Musaffah Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Bridge and Sheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed Bridge.
What are Abu Dhabi Toll Gate Timing and charges?
Motorists are charged AED 4 per crossing during the peak hours of Abu Dhabi toll gate timings (Monday to Saturday from 07:00 am to 09:00 pm and 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm). No toll charges are applied outside peak hours on chargeable days, on Sundays and on official public holidays. Note that a daily cap of AED 16 per vehicle applies regardless of the number of crossings.
What are the latest updates to the Abu Dhabi Darb toll gate system?
The ITC, in collaboration with Q-Mobility, has introduced two new Darb toll gates. The new gates are located on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot and on Wahat Al Karama Street at the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Street (Al Qurm Gate). The Ghantoot and Al Qurm toll gates are scheduled to commence operations on 4 May 2026 and will operate around the clock (24/7), with a toll charge of AED 4 per crossing.
That’s everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi toll gate registration. Registering for the Darb system is mandatory for all vehicles passing through toll gates in Abu Dhabi. The steps outlined above will help you set up your account and activate your vehicle without any hassle.
It is also important to stay informed about Abu Dhabi traffic fines to ensure compliance with road regulations and avoid penalties.
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