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Adnan Mehmood. Photo: Supplied

When travelling to Abu Dhabi or Jebel Ali, Adnan takes the E311, also known
as Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. He explained: “If I’m heading towards
Abu Dhabi or Jebel Ali, I take the E311. It’s a longer route, but it helps me avoid
the Salik charges. Sometimes it’s worth the extra distance to save on tolls.”

For trips towards Dubai Marina or JLT, Adnan takes the Jumeirah Road. “It
helps me avoid Salik charges and also I get a nice view of the city.”

Adnan, however, said that sometimes it’s better to pay the tolls to save time.
“If you’re in a hurry and need to get to work on time, paying Salik might be
worth it to save you time and help you arrive on schedule,” he admitted.

Feasible for sedan

M. Khan, a 28-year-old professional working in Dubai, said taking or avoiding
Salik depends on your vehicle. If you have a car which consumes more fuel,

taking a longer route to avoid Salik tolls may end up costing you more.

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