Is metro free in Dubai?

Dubai Metro tickets must be purchased in the form of a Nol card. No other payment form is possible for the Metro. A Nol card is like a credit card that holds either a balance or a specific season ticket for travelling on a lot of the public transport in Dubai including the Metro, buses and the tram.



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There are several ticket options available, although tourists usually opt for the Silver Nol card that can be preloaded with up to AED1,000 in credit – ideal if you plan on regularly using public transport during your stay in Dubai.

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It can be recharged for a maximum of 10 journeys and the initial cost of the card is 2 AED ( US$ 0.50). It can be purchased in any ticketing machine. Silver Card: Card price is 25 AED ( US$ 6.80) and includes 19 AED ( US$ 5.20) credit. This is the recommended option for tourists.

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NOL silver card is for 25 AED, in which you will get 19 AED in card. Then you can load your card with 91 AED for 7 day pass. Make sure you select all 7 zones while recharging the card, take help from someone if need.

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Dubai Metro Before hopping aboard local transport, purchase a rechargeable pass (Nol Card; nol is Arabic for fare) from ticket offices or vending machines. The RTA network is divided into seven zones, with fares depending on the number of zones traveled. The Metro is cheapest way to get around Dubai.

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Trains run frequently from DXB Terminals 1 and 3, with both stations on the Red Line. The Red Line runs from 5 AM to midnight, Monday to Thursday; 5 AM to 1 AM (the next day) on Friday; 5 AM to midnight on Saturday and 8 AM to midnight on Sunday.

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The second you pick it up at the airport, you'll have what you need to stay connected, and travel around the city. The NOL Card is your Metro Pass. Use it on the Dubai Metro (regular cabin), buses, Dubai Tram and marine transport modes like the water buses.

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Dubai RTA operates a vehicle from Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 2 to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost AED 5 - AED 8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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Fare Payment You need an RTA Nol card in Dubai or a Nol ticket to travel via Dubai Tram. You could buy either at the ticket office or a ticket machine at any station. A Nol Card is an electronic payment card. Visitors can buy the Nol Card Ticket for one-time use.

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Prices for flights and hotels are low during April through October, i.e. the low season for tourism in Dubai. While, the best season to visit Dubai is during winter for a traveler to get the opportunity to explore the city and spend the vacation well.

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All taxis are metered, with rates starting at 12 dirhams (roughly $3.25) and increasing by about 2.82 dirhams (around $0.75) per mile. Because Dubai addresses do not include building numbers, you'll have to specify your destination based on an intersection or a nearby hotel or landmark.

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The Metro fare will depend on the zone you're traveling in and the distance traveled. Cabs and supplemental buses are available at most stations and can be used to get you to your destination, if needed, but are typically more expensive.

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The Metro is cheapest way to get around Dubai. It has two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line, with trains that run about every ten minutes. Dubai Metro links all neighborhoods, with the Red Line stopping at or near major sights along Sheikh Zayed Road and in the neighborhoods of Bur Dubai and Deira.

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Even if you won't need it for more than two days, we recommend purchasing at least a 3-day pass in order to get access to all of the attractions. The price difference between these two options is negligible, so it's worth spending a few extra bucks to double your entertainment value.

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