What's a Nol Card?

The Nol Card is an electronic ticketing card that was released in for all mode of public transport in Dubai services, on August 2009. The word Nol is an Arabic word نول for fare. The Nol Card system was developed by Hong Kong-based company Octopus Cards Limited.

How does nol card work?

nol card is a smart card that enables you to pay for the use of various RTA transport modes in Dubai with a single tap. You can use your nol card to travel on Dubai Metro, Buses, Dubai Tram and marine transport modes like Water Buses. You can also use nol card to pay for RTA's Paid Parking.

How much is the nol card?

nol Gold Card

Enjoy the ease of getting this card immediately from any ticket office for only AED 25 (includes AED 19 e-purse value).

Sarah Jenkins

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