Dubai toll gate operator Salik reported strong financial results for 2025, posting a sharp rise in revenue and profits as traffic volumes increased and new toll gates and pricing measures boosted performance across its network.
Salik Company PJSC announced that total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 rose 35.1 percent year on year to AED 3.1 billion. Revenue growth was supported by a 26.3 percent increase in the fourth quarter, reflecting the full year impact of two toll gates introduced in November 2024 and the rollout of variable pricing in early 2025.
The company recorded 639.1 million chargeable trips in 2025, including 168.6 million in the fourth quarter. Overall trips, including discounted journeys, climbed 33.6 percent year on year to reach 852.7 million as Dubai’s population growth, tourism and economic activity continued to drive road usage.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose 35.8 percent to AED 2.14 billion, delivering a margin of 69.2 percent. Net profit after tax reached AED 1.55 billion, up 33.4 percent from the previous year.
Toll usage fees remained the largest contributor to revenue, rising 37.3 percent to AED 2.74 billion. Income from fines reached AED 280.6 million, while tag activation fees increased to AED 46.9 million. Ancillary revenue also expanded significantly, supported by partnerships linked to parking payment services and digital mobility solutions.
Salik Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said the results reflected the resilience of the company’s operating model and the continued expansion of Dubai’s economy and mobility infrastructure.
Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad said the company plans to build on its growth momentum in 2026 through new partnerships, including a long term agreement with Dubai Airports and collaborations focused on electric vehicle charging and fuel payment services.
Following the strong performance, the board proposed total dividends of AED 890.3 million to be paid in the first half of 2026.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
