Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Salik to introduce payments through the Salik e-wallet at Dubai International Airport’s paid car parks from January 22, 2026.
Under the agreement, parking users will be able to pay fees directly through their Salik wallet without using conventional payment methods. The service covers approximately 7,400 parking spaces across Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the cargo terminal, according to a press release on Dubai Airports’ website.
The signing was witnessed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Airports, and Mattar Al Tayer, chairman of Salik. The agreement was signed by Salik CEO Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad and Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths, with officials from both organisations present.
Salik will integrate, operate and maintain its e-wallet system within the parking management system used by Dubai Airports’ parking operator. This will enable automatic fee payment as vehicles enter and leave, while other payment channels remain available.
The initiative supports smoother car park access and exits, reduced congestion at exit points and improved traffic management around the terminals as part of the airport’s adoption of integrated digital solutions.
Griffiths said car parks are a key passenger touchpoint. A unified digital payment option will improve operational efficiency and simplify arrival and departure experiences, particularly at one of the world’s busiest airports.
Al Haddad said the agreement expands Salik’s e-wallet beyond road toll gates to essential facilities within Dubai’s mobility network. More than 4.7 million vehicles in the UAE are currently linked to Salik accounts.
The partnership follows Dubai International’s busiest-ever quarter, with 24.2 million passengers in the third quarter of 2025, up 1.9% year on year. Total passenger traffic for the first nine months reached 70.1 million, according to Dubai Airports.
To read the Dubai Airports announcement, click here.
