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The Nol Card is your all-in-one ticket to public transport in Dubai. Issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this smart card allows seamless travel on the metro, buses, trams, and even water buses and taxis. With multiple card types for tourists, residents, and students, the Nol Card offers convenience, speed, and cost savings. Whether you're commuting daily or visiting Dubai for a few days, this guide will help you make the most of your Nol Card.1
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The Nol card is a smart payment card in Dubai, used for Metro, buses, trams, water taxis, parking, and even select retail and government services. 1
Nol Cards are available in four types—Red Ticket, Silver Card, Gold Card, and Blue Card—each designed for different user needs and fare privileges.
The Silver Nol Card automatically calculates fares and deducts them from your balance. Valid for 5 years, it works on all transport modes, Etihad Museum, and 2000+ shops. 2
Gold Nol Card The Nol card offers Gold Class access on the Metro and Tram, auto-calculates fares, valid across transport, Etihad Museum, and 2000+ shops. It's valid for 5 years.
Red Nol offers low ticket prices, valid for use on Metro, Tram, and buses. It can be purchased from any vending machine and covers exact trips. 3
Blue Nol Card offers secure balance protection if lost, auto-calculates fares, and provides special fares for students, seniors, and people of determination with various online services and notifications.
In 2013, the Nol card won Best Prepaid Card at the Smart Card Awards. RTA introduced Smart Nol on 26 September 2013 and increased the minimum balance in 2014. 4
Nol Plus, launched by RTA in 2019, is a rewards program where 1 AED equals 1 point. Points can be redeemed online, with 10 AED equal to 1000 points.5
Using the RTA Nol card is simple: tap it on the reader when entering and exiting. The fare is automatically deducted based on your journey’s distance and zones. 6
The RTA Nol card offers discounted fares, student rates, and avoids long queues. It supports multiple journeys across transport modes, reduces paper waste, and promotes sustainability.7
Nol Cards are also accepted at select retail outlets, vending machines, and government service centers, allowing small purchases beyond transportation. 8
The Dubai Metro operates across seven fare zones, and Nol Card fares range from AED 3 to AED 7.50 depending on the distance covered.9
Daily fare caps ensure you never pay more than AED 14 using a Silver Nol Card, regardless of how many trips you take in one day.10
Nol Blue Card users can log into their account on the RTA website to check transaction history, recharge online, and report lost or stolen cards. 11
Nol Cards can be auto-recharged through linking to a bank account or credit card, ideal for frequent travelers and monthly pass holders.12
