Nol Card
Nol is the smart card for Dubai's Metro, buses, tram and some parking.
Official site: Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) Last updated: November 2026
Card types
There are Red tickets and Silver, Gold and Personal (Blue) cards. Personal cards can carry concessions for students, seniors and others.
Buying and topping up
At Metro ticket offices and machines, and through RTA's apps.
Balance, lost cards and refunds
A lost Personal card's balance may be transferable to a new card. Conditions are on the RTA site.
Prices and minimum balance
Approx. Silver/Gold card AED 25 incl. AED 19 credit, personal Blue card AED 70 incl. AED 20 credit. Keep at least AED 7.50 to enter the Metro. Top up at stations, by app or at shops.
Related questions
Which Nol card suits me?
Silver suits most riders. Choose Personal if you want concessions or protection if it's lost.
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