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• Redistribute traffic to wider First Al Khail Street and Al Asayel Street.
Al Haddad also explained earlier Al Safa South gate is a technical solution linked with
the existing northern Al Safa gate. “This means there is just one single payment for
those passing through both the northern and southern Safa gates within an hour.”
“We are also very pleased to highlight that both new toll gates will be almost 100 per
cent solar powered, which is a first for Salik and something that we have been focused
on achieving for some time. This supports our sustainable growth agenda, aligned with
Dubai’s goals and our commitment to green energy,” he continued.
No announcement on dynamic pricing
Meanwhile, early last month, Salik denied a widely circulated note on social media
about the implementation of dynamic pricing for all toll gates in the emirate.
The viral post enumerated corresponding amounts – from free to Dh8 – based on off
and peak hours that would presumably take effect when two new Salik gates would
become operational in late November. Salik said the information was entirely
inaccurate.
Al Haddad also clarified “any adjustments to the tariffs are a decision for the RTA and
are subject to approval by the Executive Council of Dubai.”
Currently, Salik is charging a fixed a fee of Dh4 every time a vehicle passes any of the
toll gates across the city.
Last year, about 593 million journeys went through Salik's toll gates. From January to
June this year, 238.5 million trips passed through the eight toll gates, resulting in Dh1.1
billion half-year revenue, up by 5.6 per cent from the same period last year.
Will there be more toll gates in Dubai?
When asked previously by Khaleej Times about additional toll gates, Al Haddad
categorically answered “there is no fixed schedule for new toll gates” (aside from those
opening on November 24).
He noted “the introduction of a new toll gate primarily rests on traffic and congestion
levels” and depends on the outcomes of technical and traffic studies.
“The goal is to make transportation in Dubai more efficient and enhance traffic flow
across the road networks. The expansion of tolling systems – whether through adding
gates, adjusting toll fees, or implementing dynamic pricing relies on the results of
transport strategy assessments reviewed and updated by the Roads and Transport
Authority (RTA). However, any changes to toll rates would require a green light from
Dubai’s Executive Council,” he clarified.

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