For two entities that have raised fees, this will be the first rate increase within at least 10 years

With 2025 just a few weeks away, it could be a good time to revisit budgets for the next year. If you live in Dubai or you regularly drive to the emirate for work or business, there are a few things you may have to pay more for.

The upcoming price hikes will be rolled out as part of efforts to improve public services, including traffic management. For two entities that have raised fees, this will be the first rate increase within at least 10 years.

A number of residents have already been looking into adjustments they could make to cut costs and offset any additional fees.

Here’s a recap of recent hike announcements that may have an impact on your budget for 2025:

1. Dubai parking fees

Starting March 2025, motorists will have to pay a Dh6 per hour for ‘premium’ parking areas in Dubai during peak hours.

New Salik toll prices

Drivers who pass through Salik toll gates in Dubai may have to shell out extra for their trips, depending on when they take these routes.

Salik will be implementing a ‘dynamic pricing’ system from January 2025, with a higher fee of Dh6 set during peak hours. Here’s a guide to new tolls

Drivers who pass through Salik toll gates in Dubai may have to shell out extra for their trips, depending on when they take these routes.

Salik will be implementing a ‘dynamic pricing’ system from January 2025, with a higher fee of Dh6 set during peak hours. Here’s a guide to new tolls:

New sewerage tariffs

Over the next three years, residents and businesses in Dubai will be paying higher sewerage fees, with the first increase kicking in 2025.