Dubai Metro Tickets
Dubai Metro tickets must be bought 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.
There are different types of Nol cards, so check out the section on Nol cards to determine which type of card is best for you. If you want to get a ticket for the Dubai Metro, then you can buy Nol cards at all of the metro stations. You can also buy NOL cards at any other public transport stations and customer service centres.
No Cash Payments Allowed
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 using cash or a credit card at each of the stations.
The prices for travel on the Dubai Metro, Tram, and Buses are as follows:
| Ticket Type | 1 Zone or <3km 2 zones | 2 Zones | 3+ Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Adult Ticket (Red)Student TicketNol Card Top-Up | 4 dirhams | 6 dirhams | 8.50 dirhams |
| Pre-paid Standard Adult Ticket (Silver Nol) | 3 dirhams | 5 dirhams | 7.50 dirhams |
| Concessionary (Blue Nol Card) | 1.50 dirhams | 2.50 dirhams | 3.75 dirhams |
| Gold Class (Red Ticket) | 8 dirhams | 12 dirhams | 17 dirhams |
| Gold Class Pre-Paid | 6 dirhams | 10 dirhams | 15 dirhams |
You can work out how many zones you will travel through by checking out the Metro Map. Prices apply to the number of zones and do not take account of the actual zone numbers.
Standard tickets are those purchased by buying a red Nol card, so they are likely to be those charged to tourists or visitors. Pre-paid means that you have purchased a Silver, Blue, or Gold Nol card.
Concessionary NOL cards are available to students, disabled and elderly people on registration and application. Standard Blue Nol cards have benefits, including the purchase of season tickets.
Season Tickets for Dubai Metro
New season ticket passes were introduced with the opening of the Dubai Tram in 2014, and the prices are as follows:
| Ticket Type | 1 Zone | 2 Zones | All Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Silver Class | 1,060 Dirhams | 1,770 Dirhams | 2,670 Dirhams |
| Quarterly Silver Class | 330 Dirhams | 550 Dirhams | 830 Dirhams |
| Monthly Silver Class | 140 Dirhams | 230 Dirhams | 350 Dirhams |
| Weekly Silver Class | 50 Dirhams | 80 Dirhams | 110 Dirhams |
| Daily Silver Class | 20 Dirhams | ||
| Annual Gold Class | 2,120 Dirhams | 3,540 Dirhams | 5,340 Dirhams |
| Quarterly Gold Class | 660 Dirhams | 1,100 Dirhams | 1,660 Dirhams |
| Monthly Gold ClassSmart Ticketing Solutions | 280 Dirhams | 460 Dirhams | 700 Dirhams |
| Weekly Gold Class | 100 Dirhams | 160 Dirhams | 220 Dirhams |
| Daily Gold Class | 40 Dirhams |
Metro One Day Pass or Not?
You must be very careful about how many journeys you are likely to make in a single day, as a one-day pass may be better for you. The one-day pass can also be used to travel on the Dubai Tram and Dubai buses.
If you do not purchase a one-day ticket, you can still be charged more than 20 dirhams if you make a lot of journeys, as travel is not capped at 20 dirhams unless you buy the one-day ticket. You can find out more details about the One Day pass here.