Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll (called Salik) that went into effect on 1 July 2007.

Since the beginning of Salik, Al Garhoud Bridge has seen low amounts of traffic for Dubai.

To solve the major traffic problems caused by the old bridge, a replacement was constructed between 2006 and 2008 by Belgian main contractor BESIX.

[4] The bridge, which cost 415 million dirhams,[2] is meant to add more lanes of road that cross Dubai Creek.

[3][5] Shortly after the bridge opened, the Roads and Transport Authority announced that Al Garhoud Bridge would be decorated with artwork that look like sand dunes during the day and waves at night with the aid of lighting.