nol Card Types
Choose the right nol card for your needs. Each card type offers different features and benefits for various types of travelers in Dubai.
nol Silver Card - The Perfect Starter Card
Overview
nol silver card is a smart card with an e-purse that can be loaded with up to AED 1,000 upon registering your card. Enjoy the ease of getting this card immediately from any ticket office for only AED 25 (includes AED 19 e-purse value).
Source: RTA nol Home💰 Price
AED 25 including AED 19 balance
💳 Maximum Balance
Anonymous: AED 1,000
Registered: AED 5,000
📅 Validity
5 years from date of purchase
Features & Benefits
- Can be used in all transportation & non-transportation services
- Use on metro, bus, tram, water bus, and parking
- Pay at over 2,000 retail outlets across Dubai
- Can be registered online for balance protection
- Refundable if lost (when registered)
- Valid for 5 years
- Instant purchase at ticket offices
nol Gold Card - Travel in Luxury and Comfort
Overview
nol gold card holds the same features as the silver card, but it gives you the privileged access to metro's gold class seats for a premium fare. Enjoy the ease of getting this card immediately from any ticket office for only AED 25 (includes AED 19 e-purse value).
Source: RTA nol Home💰 Price
AED 25 including AED 19 balance
💳 Maximum Balance
Anonymous: AED 1,000
Registered: AED 5,000
📅 Validity
5 years from date of purchase
Features & Benefits
- Privilege to access Metro & Tram Gold class cabin
- Premium seating with more space and comfort
- Double the regular fare for gold class access
- All features of silver card included
- Can be used on all transport modes
- Registerable for balance protection
- Valid for 5 years
⚠️ Gold Class Surcharge
Gold class passengers are charged a Gold Surcharge on top of their regular fares when using the tram and metro only. The fare is double the regular fare.
Source: RTA nol Fares
nol Blue Card - Secure & Personal
Overview
nol Personal Card is a personalized smart card with an e-purse that can be loaded with up to AED 5,000. Enjoy the ease of getting this card immediately from any ticket office for only AED 70 (includes AED 20 e-purse value).
Source: RTA nol Home💰 Price
AED 70 including AED 20 balance
💳 Maximum Balance
AED 5,000
📅 Validity
5 years from date of purchase
Features & Benefits
- Personalized with your name and photo
- Higher balance limit - up to AED 5,000
- Enhanced security with PIN protection
- Balance protection if lost or stolen
- Easy refund process
- Concession categories available (students, seniors, etc.)
- Use on all RTA transport and retail outlets
How to Apply
Personal nol cards can be applied through RTA portal, RTA Dubai Mobile application. Requirements include Emirates ID and passport photo. Special concession categories (students, seniors, people of determination, social affairs) have specific application processes.
Source: RTA nol How
nol Red Ticket - For the Occasional Traveller
Overview
nol Red Ticket is a paper-based ticket that can be bought from any ticket vending machine at any time for only AED 2. It can be loaded with up to 10 Single Trips.
Source: RTA nol Home💰 Price
AED 2 per ticket
🎫 Maximum Trips
10 single trips
📄 Type
Paper-based ticket
Features & Use Cases
- Perfect for tourists and occasional travelers
- No registration required
- Purchase instantly at vending machines
- Pay only for trips you make
- Can load multiple trips at once (up to 10)
- Zone-based pricing
- Available 24/7 at all metro stations
⚠️ Note on Red Ticket Fares
nol red ticket enables you to make single trips and pay only for the exact trip you travel. Prices depend on the number of zones you transfer through. Red ticket fares are slightly higher than smart card fares.
Source: RTA nol FaresQuick Comparison
| Feature | Silver | Gold | Blue | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | AED 25 | AED 25 | AED 70 | AED 2 |
| Max Balance | 1,000 / 5,000 | 1,000 / 5,000 | 5,000 | 10 trips |
| Gold Class | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Personalized | Optional | Optional | Yes | No |
| Best For | Regular travelers | Premium comfort | Security-conscious | Tourists/occasional |