Which is cheaper Dubai Metro or bus?

Dubai Metro Dubai is the cheapest transportation in Dubai for tourists! The first time you use the metro, you buy a red NOL card, and they charge you 2AED for it. You can load a certain amount of money on the card and avoid having to queue every time you travel, or you can pay per ride.



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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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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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Metro/bus fares when using nol card are capped at AED14 per day. Thus the maximum expenditure for a family of 4 per day is AED56. All the major attractions(Shopping malls,Burj Khalifa,Burj Al Arab,Jumeirah mosque) are on metro/bus routes. There is always a feeder bus waiting for passengers at metro stations.

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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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Dubai also has an extensive taxi system, the most expensive way to travel around the Emirate. There are both government-operated and private cab companies. The Dubai Transport Corporations operates cream-color taxis, with different color tops representing different franchising companies operating under RTA regulations.

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No Cash Payments You cannot pay by cash or credit card to travel on the Dubai Metro, you need to buy a Nol card. However, you can top your Nol card up using cash or credit card at each of the stations. You can work out how many zones you will travel through by checking out the Metro Map.

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  • The cheapest dates to visit Dubai are typically during the summer months, from June to August. ...
  • If you are looking for a more pleasant climate, you may want to consider visiting Dubai during the shoulder seasons, which are spring (March-May) and fall (September-November).


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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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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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You can choose to carpool or use public transportation. Remember this tip while you're on your trip, and use Dubai public transport to save a little extra money there.

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Although USD is widely accepted across all sectors in Dubai, it is best advisable to convert home currency into Dirham for the ease of travelling and saving money.

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