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Every time a taxi passes under a Salik gate, Dh4 is added in the final fare. The
policy to automatically include Salik tolls in the taxi fare has been existing
since 2013. Dubai residents like Mario Gonsalves are aware of this – and for
him, this means additional Dh8 in his commute along Al Khail Road to and
from work daily. This will translate to around Dh160 additional monthly
expense starting November.
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The two upcoming Salik gates will bring the total number of toll gates to 10.
The existing toll gates are in Al Barsha, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Maktoum
Bridge, Al Mamzar South, Al Mamzar North, Al Safa, Airport Tunnel, Jebel Ali.

Most number of toll gates

Sheikh Zayed Road, the city's main arterial highway, has the most number of
toll gates.

Residents who live in Sharjah or Al Nahda and work in Jebel Ali have to pass
through at least five toll-charging Salik gates, including Al Mamzar, Al
Garhoud Bridge, Al Safa, Al Barsha and Jebel Ali, one way. And another five
Salik gates on return. A motorist who takes this route, spends Dh40 daily on
toll fees alone.
Those who take this route, however, will not worry about the new Salik in Al
Safa. “Similar to Al Mamzar North and South, the upcoming Al Safa South will
be linked with the existing Al Safa gate (Al Safa North), and motorists will be
charged only once if they pass through the two gates within one hour in the
same direction,” Salik Company PJSC (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate
operator announced on Friday.

Affected residents

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household-expenses