Frustration

Dubai's first toll has been introduced and it kicked in today.
The hot topic on the radio, papers and in the office was the traffic diversion and chaos caused by the infamous SALIK tolls.

Being kiasu, and wanting to avoid the tolls, I became one of the suckers that added to the jam. It wasn't too bad in the morning. (of course - I left home at 6:15am). But it still took me a little longer. 45 mins, instead of 30 mins.

This afternoon, traffic was crazy. Maktoum bridge was so congested. Took me over an hour and a half to get home! This was at 3pm, not peak hour at 5pm. Can't imagine what it would have been like otherwise.

I attempted getting the SALIK card, but it was all sold out!!! So even if I wanted to pay and drive through, I couldn't!!! Stupid system. They are so unprepared. Introduce some stupid tolls without proper planning.

It's bad traffic for the next few weeks!