Salik

Salik is a tolling system without toll collectors or gates allowing traffic to move freely. Motorists pay in advance to enter a Salik zone and each time a vehicle passes through the toll. AED 4/- is deducted. An orange sticker on the front windshield of the car represents the Salik system. When hiring a car ensure that the care has the Salik sticker. As a passenger in a taxi the AED 4/- will be added to your final fare per Salik gate crossing.

RTA

The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) came into formation in November 2005. It is responsible for planning and executing transport and traffic projects in Dubai, preparing legislation and strategic plans, planning and constructing the Dubai Metro, developing other integrated solutions of road systems and marine networks that are safe and in line with the city’s economic development plans and the highest international standards. RTA is powering a change through its vision “Safe and smooth transport to all" in Dubai, a number of its projects are in varying degrees of completion such as the metro, new buses and bus routes and double decker roads, among others.

Tips & Tricks

Anytime is a good time to visit Dubai. However, the best time to visit is during the cooler time of the year. This is from October to May where the average temperature is about 24C

• A valid International Driving Permit, a valid national licence and a passport are required to drive in Dubai. Visitors from many European, North American and Pan-Asian countries can obtain a temporary local driving licence if they do not have an international licence - a valid national licence, passport and two passport-size photographs are required for applicants to obtain this
• Drivers must be over 18 years old
• Third party insurance is compulsory
• Seat belts are compulsory and it is illegal to use handheld mobile phones while driving
• Certain minor traffic offences incur on-the-spot fines.
• Drinking and driving is illegal and the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is zero.

Emergency breakdown service: Arabian Automobile Association. For more information, visit www.aaa-uae.com .