Dubai Metro Fares (2025): Zones, NOL Cards and Accurate Estimation + Free Calculator

Quick summary

• Zone-based pricing: Fares scale with the number of zones crossed in a single journey.
• Card matters: NOL Silver/Gold often have different per-journey pricing than the Red Ticket.
• Tool: Use our Dubai Metro Fare calculator to estimate a point-to-point trip.

Zones and journey length

Dubai public transport uses zones. A single journey fare is determined by the number of zones you travel through from tap-in to tap-out (within the allowed time window). Longer trips that cross more zones cost more.

Card types: Red Ticket vs NOL Silver/Gold

• Red Ticket: Paper-based, pay-per-trip; convenient for occasional use and visitors.
• NOL Silver: Reloadable card designed for frequent riders; typically better per-trip value.
• NOL Gold: Access to Gold Class carriage with premium pricing.
• Concessions: Student, Senior citizens and People of Determination cards have special policies.

Daily/weekly caps

Depending on card type and policy, fare capping can limit total spend over a day or week. Caps help frequent riders pay no more than a maximum for unlimited travel within that period.

Transfers & time limits

A journey can allow transfers between Metro, Tram and bus within specific time windows and transfer limits. Exceeding limits may start a new journey and incur an additional fare.

FAQs

Exact fare tables and time windows can change; always check current RTA guidance. Our calculator provides indicative estimates for planning.

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