Getting around in Dubai is quite easy with several options for local transportation available. Dubai Metro, local buses, monorails, waterbuses and Abras (motorized traditional wooden boats) are the available options. If you wish to frequently commute using public transport, we recommend you get a Nol Card.
Nol Card
A Nol Card is an all-inclusive card that can be used when travelling via metro, trams, waterbuses and bus. They can also be used for inter-city bus services around Dubai. Children under the age of five years can travel free. For further information, visit the website www.nol.ae
Where to get it: They are available at major bus stations, RTA offices and also the latest online portal where you can apply for it.
Price: First-time purchase charges: Starting at AED 6
Maximum top-up: AED 500
Four types of cards:1. Gold Card: Price: First-time charges - AED 19 and credit of AED 6, Max Top Up - AED 500
Valid For: 5 Years
Accepted in: All modes of public transport in UAE and access to Metro Gold Class Seats
2. Silver Card: Price: First-time charges - AED 19 and credit of AED 6, Max Top Up - AED 1000
Valid For: 5 Years
Accepted in: All modes of public transport in UAE
3. Personalised Card: Price: First-time charges - AED 50 and credit of AED 20, Max Top Up - AED 5000
Valid For: 5 Years
Accepted in: All modes of public transport in UAE
Note: You can recover your balance if your card gets stolen or is lost. Online application available
4. Red Card: Price: First-time charges - AED 2 and credit of AED 4, Max Top Up - AED 500
Valid For: 90 Days
Accepted in: Metro, Bus and Tram only
Note: For a max of 10 journeys
Modes of Transport Within Dubai
1. Metro: Number of stations: 50
Starting Price: AED 2 - AED 6.5 per ticket
2. Bus:Main Bus stations: Al Ghubaiba, Al Karama
Starting Price: AED 3 - AED 17
3. Taxi:Starting Price: AED 18 for 3kms
4. Dubai Tram:Price: AED 3 per ride
Route: To see the Dubai Tram map, click
here.
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