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8/29/24, 11:06 AM Salik’s New Toll Gates Valued At AED 2.73 Billion, Set To Ease Dubai Traffic | Finance 360
Salik’s New Toll Gates Valued At AED 2.73 Billion, Set To Ease

Dubai Traffic

Dubai’s road-toll operator, Salik, announced a combined valuation of AED 2.73 billion for its two upcoming toll

gates. The new gates—one at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road valued at AED 2.3 billion and another at
Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road valued at AED 469 million—are set to become operational by the end of

November 2024. This expansion will increase Salik’s toll gate network in Dubai from eight to ten, aiming to

improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on some of the city’s busiest routes.

Strategic Expansion to Reduce Traffic Congestion

Salik’s latest infrastructure investments are part of a broader strategy to enhance Dubai’s mobility. The new toll

gates are expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion: the Business Bay Gate is projected to reduce

congestion by 12% to 15%, while the Al Safa South Gate is anticipated to cut congestion by 15%. These

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