The Ultimate Guide for NOL Card Holders In Dubai UAE [2024 UPDATED]
NOL Card is an electronic card that can be used to pay for all public transport across Dubai. Once NOL Card can be used in any public transport in all Dubai. This is one solution for all those Dubai citizens and tourists who are visiting Dubai or planning to visit and looking for a guide.
This is an ultimate guide in which we will share everything about NOL Card in Dubai which includes, how to buy an NOL Card, Types of NOL Cards, How To use NOL Card, Where we can use NOL Card, How To Top-Up NOL Card, How many ways are there to top-up, and all other necessary information about NOL Card.
What is NOL Card?
NOL Card is an electronic card launched first time in the year 2009 by the government of Dubai, UAE. The NOL Card works in all public transport in Dubai, whether it is Dubai Metro, Buses, Dubai Tram, or even Boats. So it is a kind of universal payment system for all kinds of public transport across Dubai.
A citizen can take a single NOL Card and can travel on all public transport which is the best thing, it is also affordable for all people who are living in Dubai.
We will further discuss and share all the other benefits of holding an NOL Card in Dubai later in this guide.
How To Buy A NOL Card?
The first thing you can do when you land in Dubai is to buy a new NOL Card. This card will be super useful for you to travel in Dubai. This will also save a lot of time. If you have this card you can just swap the card and enter into buses and Dubai Metro without standing in any queues to buy a ticket.
You can buy a new NOL Card from any Metro Station ticket window.
NOL Card Types
Before buying a new NOL Card you must have an idea about all the types of NOL Card available there. Here are the types of NOL Cards with all the details.
| S.No | Card Name |
| 1 | Silver Card |
| 2 | Gold Card |
| 3 | Personal Card |
| 4 | Red Ticket |
NOL Card Latest Updated Compare Fares
| Silver Card | Gold Card | Personal Card | Red Ticket | |
| Zones | Fares in AED | Fares in AED | Fares in AED | Fares in AED |
| Within 1 Zone | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 Adjacent Zones | 3 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| More than 2 Zones | 7.5 | 15 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Student, Social Affairs & Senior Emiratis and Citizens | N/A | N/A | 50% | N/A |
| People of determination | N/A | N/A | Free | N/A |
| Children (5 years old and below) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Note: To check the fares on the official website please visit here
How NOL Card Charge?
Dubai is divided into 7 zones, each containing public metro stations, bus, tram, and water bus stations. NOL Card can be used in all these public transport means. Your NOL Card will charge at the end of your journey every time based on the total number of zones you traveled.
You can also travel by Metro and then take a bus to reach your final destination but traveling between two modes of transport must be done within 30 minutes. This means once you are checkout from the Metro you have 30 minutes to check to the bus. If you do so then it will considered as a single journey.
How To Top Up NOL Card?
There are two ways you can top-up your NOL Card.
- Top up NOL card
- Top NOL Card at Metro Station
Top Up NOL Card Online
Yes, you can top up your NOL Card online from the RTA website in just a few easy steps.
Steps to Top Up NOL Card Online
- Go to the RTA official Website
- Fill in the details NOL Tag ID and your email.
- Confirm the details and pay online.
- You are done.
Top Up NOL Card At Metro Station
You can also top up at any Metro Station in Dubai.
Go to the ticket counter at any Metro station and pay the amount you want to top up.
How Do I Check My NOL Card Balance?
You can check the balance in two easy ways.
- Check through the Top Up Machine at any Metro Station: All you have to do is put your card into the machine just like when you put it at the time of topping up the card. On the screen, you can see the available balance.
- Check NOL Card balance online: Go to the RTA official website and put the ID given on the card and you can easily get to know the available balance in your card.
NOL Card Prices
As we mentioned earlier about the types of NOL Cards, based on the color and the use of cards the prices are also different. Here are the prices of all kinds of cards.
- Red NOL Card: 2 Dirhams
- Silver NOL Card: 25 dirhams
- Blue NOL Card: 25 dirhams
- Gold NOL Card: 70dirhams
Benefits of an RTA NOL Card
- This can be used in all public transport like Metro, buses, water buses, and RTA Taxis
- You can also use it for parking in Dubai
- You can use it to fill fuel at fuel stations
- You can use it on Dubai Theme Parks visits.