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Do I need a car to live in Dubai?
Depends on your neighbourhood and lifestyle. Metro corridors (Marina, Downtown, JLT, Business Bay) allow comfortable car-free living via metro + Careem. Villa communities (Springs, Ranches, Mirdif) essentially require a car. Families with school-run duties almost always need one car minimum. Monthly car lease costs AED 2,000–5,000; car ownership AED 1,500–3,000 in loan repayments.
What is Salik and how much does it cost?
Salik is Dubai's electronic road toll system. Each gate crossing costs AED 6. Key gates are on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, and Business Bay Crossing. Active commuters cross 4–8 gates per day in rush hour, costing AED 24–48/day in tolls. Register your Salik tag via rta.ae and top up with AED 50 minimum.