Motorists are advised to check the applicable toll timings and plan their journeys accordingly on Sunday.
Dubai motorists travelling early on Sunday, November 15, will face higher Salik toll charges during the morning peak hours as the operator adjusts its variable rates for the Dubai T100 Triathlon.
The toll gate operator announced revised charges for the day in line with the sporting event, with rates varying across peak, low-peak and off-peak periods.
On November 15, motorists will pay Dh6 during peak hours, from 6am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm. This is Dh2 more than the usual Sunday rate of Dh4, which applies during peak and low-peak periods.
Tolls will remain at Dh4 during the low-peak period, from 10am to 4pm and 8pm to 1am. No tolls are charged between 1am and 6am.
A 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) will apply to all toll transactions.
Motorists are advised to check the revised toll timings and plan their journeys accordingly on Sunday.
Annual sporting event affects toll rates
Salik revises its variable toll rates annually during the T100 Triathlon. The event features a 2km swim, an 80km cycling leg and an 18km run, a format also contested by professional athletes on the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
This year’s event takes place from November 13 to 15, coinciding with the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which is being held this month.
The triathlon attracts first-time participants looking to take on a major sporting challenge, as well as experienced athletes seeking to qualify for the Qatar T100 World Championship Finals.
For the first time, the event has moved to Al Mamzar, with more than 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities taking part.
The amateur programme also features an Olympic-distance triathlon for the first time, comprising a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. Relay options are also available for the Olympic and Sprint distances.
