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“The new Salik gates are likely to make traffic smoother, but they’ll also put a
big hole in my pocket. Currently, we pay between Dh600 and Dh1,000 daily in
Salik charges for our fleet of rental vehicles. With the addition of the two new
gates, this amount is expected to rise to between Dh1,000 and Dh1,500. I’m

exploring alternative routes and will be discussing options with my team to
find ways to reduce the toll expenses,” he said.

He added that his choice of routes depends on the situation as well as on the
fuel prices. “If I’m in a hurry, like when I have a meeting or need to be

punctual at the office, I prioritise saving time and pay tolls. As they say, time is
money. But when time is less of an issue, avoiding Salik gates is a smart way
to cut costs.”

For Abeer, an aviation professional who commutes regularly from Muhaisnah
1 to Garhoud, she noted motorists and commuters can adapt to the changes

of the new Salik toll gates. She said: “Adding two more Salik gates will
likely improve traffic conditions even further. However, this also means
additional expenses for motorists, which can be a burden.”

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