Dubai Metro is a safe and convenient transport system for everyone. You need to pay Dubai Metro Ticket Price to travel in Dubai Metro Trains. The Metro Ticket Price can be paid by Nol Card only. So, you have to purchase a Nol Card to use it for paying Metro Fares in Dubai.

Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has prepared Dubai Metro Map with 7 Zones. The RTA uses these zones for Calculation of Dubai Metro Ticket Price in a systematic way.

Dubai Metro Ticket Price

For every person in Dubai, it is important to know Dubai Metro Ticket Price, Metro Fares, Metro Pass and Payment Methods. The RTA allows people from all over world to use Dubai Metro Service and pay the ticket price/fare with Nol Card.

How Much is Dubai Metro Ticket Price?

The Dubai Metro Ticket Price is from AED 3 to 8.5 per person. Actually, the Metro Ticket Price is based on the travel distance and number of zones. There are seven zones in Dubai Metro Map. The Metro Ticket for traveling through multiple zones is higher than traveling within one zone.

Moreover, the ticket price or fare varies depending upon the type of Nol Card you have. So, it is necessary to know about Nol Card, Types of Nol Card and Metro Fare Calculation System to know Dubai Metro Ticket Price properly.

How to Pay Dubai Metro Ticket Fares

You can pay Dubai Metro Ticket Fares by Nol Card only. The Roads & Transport Authority does not accept Metro Ticket Fares by cash or debit card or credit card or prepaid card or cheque or internet/mobile banking. The only way to pay for the Dubai Metro Ticket is through the Nol Card.

Nol Cards are available to purchase at RTA Website and Mobile App as well as at all Metro Stations and Bus Stations in Dubai. If you want to use Dubai Metro, RTA Buses, Trams, Water Buses and other public transport service, you have to purchase a Nol Card.

After buying a Nol Card, you can use any public transport service in Dubai and pay using your Nol balance. You should also top-up your Nol Card Balance time to time to use it for paying Dubai Metro Ticket, Bus Ticket, Tram Ticket and Parking Fee in Dubai.

What is a Nol Card?

A Nol Card is a smart ticket for Dubai Metro, Buses, Trams and other public transport services in Dubai. The RTA accepts the public transport ticket fares by Nol Card only and not any other way.

The Nol Card comes with some pre-loaded balance that you can use to pay for Metro Ticket Price or bus fares. When the pre-loaded Nol balance gets low, you can recharge Nol Card Online or at any Metro Station using the kiosk machine.

Types of Nol Card and Metro Ticket Price

There are four types of Nol Card available for UAE citizens, residents and tourists. Anyone in Dubai can purchase a Nol Card online or from bus stations or metro stations. Here I provide the types of Nol Card with Metro Ticket Price details for 1 Zone, 2 Zones and more than 2 Zones.

No. of Zones / Type of Nol Card	Nol Silver Card	Nol Gold Card	Nol Personal Card	Nol Red Ticket
Within 1 Zone	AED 3	AED 6	AED 3	AED 4
2 Adjacent Zones	AED 5	AED 10	AED 5	AED 6
More than 2 Zones	AED 7.5	AED 15	AED 7.5	AED 8.5
Student, Social Affairs & Senior Citizen and Residents	N/A	N/A	50%	N/A
People of determination (Permanent Disability)	N/A	N/A	Free	N/A
Children (5 years old and below)	Free	Free	Free	Free

How Much is a Nol Card?

The Cost of a Nol Card depends upon the type of Nol Card you want to purchase. Here I provide the Nol Card Price for Silver Card, Gold Card, Personal Card and Red Ticket as follows.

Type of Nol Card	Nol Silver Card	Nol Gold Card	Nol Personal Card	Nol Red Ticket
Nol Card Price	AED 25	AED 25	AED 70	AED 2
Pre-loaded Balance	AED 19	AED 19	AED 20	N.A.
Top-up/Recharge Limit	Anonymous: AED 1000Registered: AED 5000	Anonymous: AED 1000Registered: AED 5000	AED 5000	Maximum 10 Journeys or 5 Daily Passes
Nol Card Validity	5 Years	5 Years	5 Years	90 Days or 10 Trips, Whichever is earlier

What is a Nol Red Ticket?

A Nol Red Ticket is an instant ticket to travel in Dubai Metro, Bus and Tram services. It comes with the validity of 90 days or 10 trips, whichever is earlier. The Nol Red Ticket is useful for people staying in Dubai for several days or weeks.

The Nol Silver Card, Gold Card and Personal Card come with 5 year validity, they are useful for people who live in Dubai or need to stay in Dubai for long. If you do not want to stay longer, you should get a Nol Red Ticket for just AED 2 (as shown in above table).

After buying your Red Ticket, you can recharge and use it for up to 10 journeys or 5 daily passes. Kindly note that the Dubai Metro Ticket Price for Nol Red Ticket Holders is a bit higher than Nol Silver Card, Gold Card and Personal Card. Here I provide Metro Ticket Price for Nol Red Ticket in Dubai as under.

Type of Nol Red Ticket	Nol Red Ticket (Regular)	Nol Red Ticket (Gold)
Within 1 Zone	AED 4	AED 8
2 Adjacent Zones	AED 6	AED 12
More than 2 Zones	AED 8.50	AED 17

Where to Buy Nol Card

The Nol Cards are available to buy at all Ticket Vending Machines and Ticket Office Machines at Metro Stations and Bus Stations in Dubai. You can also purchase a Nol Card from RTA Authorized Sales Agents nearby your place.

You can use nol Pay mobile app to buy your Nol Card Online. The nol Pay app is available for Android, iPhone and Huawei mobile devices.

Dubai Metro Pass Price

The RTA provides Travel Pass for frequent travelers to make it more convenient. If you need to use Dubai public transport on daily basis or most days of the week, you should get a Dubai Metro Pass for yourself.

Kindly remember that Dubai Metro Passes are available to buy only for Nol Card Holders only. The Dubai Metro Passes are available from 1 Day to 365 Days for all Nol Card Holders, here are the details.

Metro Pass Validity	Silver			Gold
	1 Zone	2 Zones	All Zones	1 Zone	2 Zones	All Zones
1 Day Red Ticket Pass	N.A.	N.A.	AED 20	N.A.	N.A.	AED 40
7 Days	AED 50	AED 80	AED 110	AED 100	AED 160	AED 220
30 Days	AED 140	AED 230	AED 350	AED 280	AED 460	AED 700
90 Days	AED 330	AED 550	AED 830	AED 660	AED 1100	AED 1660
365 Days	AED 1060	AED 1770	AED 2670	AED 2120	AED 3540	AED 5340

50% Discount on Dubai Metro Pass for Students and Senior Citizens

The students and senior citizens in Dubai are eligible to get 50% discount on Metro Passes. If you are a student or a senior citizen, you can purchase your travel pass at half price than regular travelers. Here I provide Dubai Metro Pass Price for Students/Senior Citizens as under.

Metro Pass Validity	Students or Senior Citizens
	1 Zone	2 Zones	All Zones
7 Days	AED 25	AED 40	AED 55
30 Days	AED 70	AED 115	AED 175
90 Days	AED 165	AED 275	AED 415
365 Days	AED 530	AED 885	AED 1335

Where to Buy Dubai Metro Pass

The Dubai Metro Passes are available to buy online through nol Pay mobile app. If you have an Android Mobile or iPhone or Huawei device, you can use the nol Pay app to buy a Dubai Metro Pass for 1 Day, 7 Days and more up to 365 days.

You can also buy your Dubai Metro Pass from Ticket Office Machines or Ticket Vending Machines available at all bus stations and metro stations in Dubai.

Wrapping Up:

The Dubai Metro Ticket Prices are different for different types of Nol Card. In addition, the Metro Zones play an important role in calculation of Metro Fares.

I have shared all important information about Dubai Metro Ticket Price, Nol Card, Nol Red Ticket and Metro Pass for 1 Day, 7 Days, 30 Days, 90 Days and 365 Days. You can choose your desired Nol Card and Travel Pass depending upon on your needs.

If you have any query, you can ask it in the comment section. I will answer your query in next 24-48 hours. I also suggest you to refer the frequently asked questions that I have shared here. The FAQs will improve your knowledge about Dubai Metro and its ticket price.

FAQs about Dubai Metro Ticket Price