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day, for example, by charging a higher toll fee for specific lanes or

during peak hours," the IPO announcement read.

It said that the system would be based on similar models used in other

cities, such as Dallas and Stockholm.

In a series of social media posts, Salik said the new gates will improve

accessibility to areas such as Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Water

Canal and Al Safa, among others.

Why Dubai introduced toll gates?

The Salik system was introduced in 2007 to ease traffic congestion,

raise state revenue and encourage residents to use public transport.

The first two gates came up in Gharoud and Barsha, with Safa and

Maktoum bridge gates added a year later. In 2013, three gates were

introduced at Airport tunnel, and two at Mamzar – south and north. In

2018, the Jebel Ali gate was introduced.

Motorists are charged Dh4 to pass through each gate, with the amount

deducted automatically from tags fixed to vehicle windscreens. The tags

can be purchased online or at service stations, and topped up online or

through recharge cards.

The toll gates:

• Al Barsha
• Al Garhoud
• Al Maktoum
• Al Mamzar South
• Al Mamzar North
• Al Safa
• Al Safa (South)

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