# Dubai's New Salik Toll Gates Open to Cut Traffic
Dubai drivers, get ready for a change to your daily commute. Two new Dubai Salik toll gates will go live on Sunday, November 24 — the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and the Al Safa South Toll Gate on Sheikh Zayed Road — adding to the city's growing network of managed roads.
Where the New Salik Toll Gates Are Located
The Business Bay Crossing gate sits on Al Khail Road, activated following the completion of the RTA's Al Khail Road Development Project. That project added five bridges spanning 3,300 metres and expanded 6,820 metres of road lanes across seven locations from Al Jaddaf to Jumeirah Village Circle.
The Al Safa South Toll Gate is positioned on Sheikh Zayed Road, between Al Meydan and Umm Al Sheif Streets, complementing the existing Al Safa North gate already in operation.
How Much Will You Pay?
Each Salik gate crossing costs Dhs4. Drivers who pass both Al Safa South and Al Safa North within a one-hour window will only be charged once — the same policy that applies at the Al Mamzar gates.
Expected Impact on Dubai Traffic
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) projects meaningful congestion relief across several key corridors:
- Al Khail Road: Business Bay Crossing gate will reduce throughput by approximately 15% (around 2,053 vehicles per hour). - Al Rebat Street: Traffic is expected to drop by up to 16% (roughly 1,218 vehicles per hour). - Sheikh Zayed Road: The Al Safa South gate will decrease vehicle volumes from Al Meydan and Al Safa Streets onto Sheikh Zayed Road by 42% — approximately 1,070 vehicles per hour. - Financial Centre to Latifa Bint Hamdan Streets: Overall traffic on this stretch may reduce by 4%.
The RTA says the gates are designed to distribute traffic more efficiently and nudge commuters toward public transport alternatives, including the Dubai Metro and bus network.
Dubai's Growing Salik Network
Seven Salik toll gates currently operate across Dubai, with eight more under construction. The Salik system launched in 2007 and operates under a concession agreement with the RTA that runs until 2071. Salik invested Dhs2.734 billion to develop the new toll infrastructure.
The RTA has also floated the idea of dynamic peak-time pricing that could make fees higher at certain gates during rush hours, though no final decision has been announced.
The new gates will be toll-free for one month after activation, giving drivers time to adjust routes and top up their Salik accounts before charges begin.
