Dubai’s Salik Company, the toll gate operator, has adjusted its financial projections upwards, anticipating a 7-8% rise in revenue-generating trips for 2024. This update follows the impending activation of two new toll gates at Business Bay and Al Safa South by the end of November, increasing the total number of toll gates from eight to ten. The combined worth of these new additions is estimated at Dh2.734 billion, with the Business Bay Gate valued at Dh2.265 billion and the Al Safa South Gate at Dh469 million, according to a statement on the Dubai Financial Market website. Mattar Al Tayer, chairman of Salik, emphasized the commitment to sustainable mobility and enhanced transport infrastructure in Dubai through these new installations. He noted that the strategic investments aim to promote sustainable growth and improve mobility by increasing travel efficiency and decreasing traffic congestion. Al Tayer further highlighted the significant impact of the new gates in reducing travel time and congestion on key routes in Dubai.
Text: Lara Palmer
28.08.2024
New toll gates at Business Bay and Al Safa South to enhance Dubai's transport infrastructure