GETTING AROUND Dubai
DUBAI METRO
The Dubai Metro is a driverless public
transport system linking the main areas of
Dubai, and each station is supported by a
bus and taxi terminal to help you get to
your destination.
DUBAI TRAM
The Dubai Tram system links the Dubai
Metro and the Palm Monorail and circles the
Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence
before running along Al Sufouh Road.
BUYING YOUR TICKET
To travel on these systems you need a Nol
card or a Nol ticket. To buy or top-up a Nol
card or ticket, just go to the ticket office or
ticket machine within each station.
WHAT IS A NOL CARD?
A Nol (fare) card is an electronic payment card and there are 3 types available Silver, Blue and Gold. We recommend the Silver card for frequent travellers, which
can be loaded with up to Dhs 1000 credit. The Blue card is a personalised card with
added security and online services, and the Gold card gives you privileged access
to the Gold Class cabins. Nol cards can be used on all modes of public transport and
even pay for parking and Dubai Taxis. Each time you travel, just tap the card on the
validator and it will automatically deduct the correct fare. It's easy!
WHAT IS A NOL TICKET?
The Red Nol ticket is a paper-based system for occasional travellers. Tickets can
be bought from any station vending machine and loaded with up to 10 single trips.
Make sure you load it with the correct trip beforehand by checking which zones
you’ll pass through, or you could get penalised.
OPERATING HOURS
DUBAI METRO
The Metro runs from 6am to midnight
Saturday to Wednesday; 6am to 1am on
Thursday and from 1pm to 1am on Friday.
Trains run every 4 minutes during peak
hours and 7 minutes at all other times.
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DUBAI TRAM
The Tram runs from 6.30am to 1.30am
Saturday to Thursday and 9.00am to
1.30am on Friday. Trams run every
10 minutes during peak hours and
12 minutes at all other times.