nol Fares & Transport Zones
Dubai's public transport is divided into 7 zones. Your fare is calculated based on the number of zones you travel through.
🧮 Fare Calculator
🗺️ 7 Zones to Travel Across
With your nol card you can travel on RTA's different public transport means which have stations located at different zones. Depending on the number of zones you travel, the fare will be calculated and automatically deducted from your e-purse. During your journey you can make transfers across Buses and the Metro.
Source: RTA nol FaresUnderstanding Zone Fares
Dubai's map is divided into 7 zones. Each zone contains Metro, Tram and Public Buses stations. Your journey can be made using different modes of transport which are located in different zones. At the end of your journey, you will be charged according to the total number of zones you have passed.
🔄 Free Transfers (30 Minutes)
Enabling complete end-to-end journeys, transfers across different modes of transport have been made possible. Travelling between two different modes of transport must be done within 30 minutes. You can travel on metro then take a bus to reach your final destination.
After you check-out from the metro station, you will have 30 minutes to check-in on a bus. Having done this on time, your metro and bus trips will be charged as a single journey (you will be charged based on the total number of zones passed in the 2 trips combined).
Source: RTA nol Fares - Zone FaresFare Tables
Silver/Blue Card Fares
| Zones | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 Zone | 3.00 |
| 2 Zones | 5.00 |
| 3 Zones | 6.50 |
| 4 Zones | 7.50 |
| 5 Zones | 8.50 |
| 6 Zones | 9.00 |
| 7 Zones | 9.50 |
Gold Card Fares
Double the silver card fare for gold class access
| Zones | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 Zone | 6.00 |
| 2 Zones | 10.00 |
| 3 Zones | 13.00 |
| 4 Zones | 15.00 |
| 5 Zones | 17.00 |
| 6 Zones | 18.00 |
| 7 Zones | 19.00 |
Red Ticket Fares
Single trip fares for paper tickets
| Zones | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 Zone | 4.00 |
| 2 Zones | 6.00 |
| 3 Zones | 8.00 |
| 4 Zones | 8.50 |
| 5 Zones | 10.00 |
| 6 Zones | 11.00 |
| 7 Zones | 11.50 |
Other Fares
🚢 Water Bus & Marine Transport
Your nol Card can also be used to travel on water bus and to pay for RTA's paid parking zones. You can use your nol card on the various marine transport means.
RTA Marine Transport Fares🅿️ Parking Payment
If you have a nol silver, gold, or blue card, you can pay for parking using your card by adding value to your balance and simply tapping your card at any RTA parking meter.
Source: RTA nol Fares - Other Fares