Dubai International Airport (DXB) has signed a 10-year agreement with Salik Company PJSC to introduce ticket-free, e-wallet parking across its three passenger terminals and the Cargo Mega Terminal starting 22 January 2026. Under the scheme, motorists will drive in and out of 7,400 parking bays without collecting a paper ticket or queuing at pay machines; charges will be debited automatically from their Salik account—the same wallet used for Dubai toll gates. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
For business travellers the upgrade promises shorter curb-to-check-in times, fewer missed meetings and a fully digital expense trail that can be downloaded straight from the Salik dashboard. Airport operator Dubai Airports estimates that eliminating paper tickets will cut exit-lane dwell times by 40 per cent at peak periods, easing congestion on roads feeding into Terminal 3. Sustainability teams also point to a forecast 12-tonne annual reduction in paper waste and lower carbon emissions from idling vehicles. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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While you’re streamlining parking and expense claims, you can also streamline visa formalities: VisaHQ helps travellers and corporate travel managers secure UAE entry permits entirely online, with real-time status updates and dedicated support (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/). Submitting applications through the platform takes just minutes, so you can focus on keeping those Salik accounts topped up instead of chasing embassy paperwork.
The move is part of Dubai’s wider smart-mobility playbook. Salik has already integrated its payment platform with private car-park operator Parkonic, Dubai Mall and several retail destinations. Industry insiders say DXB’s adoption is a tipping point that could accelerate e-wallet parking at hospitals, free-zone campuses and secondary airports such as Al Maktoum International. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Practical tip: travellers must have sufficient credit in their Salik account before entering DXB car parks; corporate fleet managers should bulk-top-up accounts ahead of the go-live date to avoid fines. For expatriates who lease vehicles, leasing companies will typically pass charges on at month-end, so employees should clarify reimbursement rules with HR.
For business travellers the upgrade promises shorter curb-to-check-in times, fewer missed meetings and a fully digital expense trail that can be downloaded straight from the Salik dashboard. Airport operator Dubai Airports estimates that eliminating paper tickets will cut exit-lane dwell times by 40 per cent at peak periods, easing congestion on roads feeding into Terminal 3. Sustainability teams also point to a forecast 12-tonne annual reduction in paper waste and lower carbon emissions from idling vehicles. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
While you’re streamlining parking and expense claims, you can also streamline visa formalities: VisaHQ helps travellers and corporate travel managers secure UAE entry permits entirely online, with real-time status updates and dedicated support (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/). Submitting applications through the platform takes just minutes, so you can focus on keeping those Salik accounts topped up instead of chasing embassy paperwork.
The move is part of Dubai’s wider smart-mobility playbook. Salik has already integrated its payment platform with private car-park operator Parkonic, Dubai Mall and several retail destinations. Industry insiders say DXB’s adoption is a tipping point that could accelerate e-wallet parking at hospitals, free-zone campuses and secondary airports such as Al Maktoum International. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Practical tip: travellers must have sufficient credit in their Salik account before entering DXB car parks; corporate fleet managers should bulk-top-up accounts ahead of the go-live date to avoid fines. For expatriates who lease vehicles, leasing companies will typically pass charges on at month-end, so employees should clarify reimbursement rules with HR.
