COMPLETE TRANSPORT GUIDE 2025
Getting Around Dubai
Your comprehensive guide to Dubai's world-class transportation system
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Your key to public transport
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NOL Card System
What is a NOL Card?
The NOL card is your electronic payment card for all public transportation in Dubai. Use it for metro, bus, tram, and water taxi (abra) rides with ease.
Basic Information
- Deposit: 25 AED
- Minimum top-up: 15 AED
- Maximum travel time: 180 minutes
- Maximum transfers: 3
RECOMMENDED
Silver Card
Most popular card for tourists and residents
- • Standard class access
- • 25 AED deposit
- • 15 AED minimum top-up
- • Valid for 5 years
Gold Card
Premium card with access to Gold Class
- • Gold Class access
- • 25 AED deposit
- • 20 AED minimum top-up
- • Premium services
Blue Card
Special card with discounts for students
- • Student discounts
- • 25 AED deposit
- • 15 AED minimum top-up
- • Valid student ID required
Red Card
For seniors and people with disabilities
- • Special discounts
- • Free deposit
- • 10 AED minimum top-up
- • Eligibility required
Dubai Metro
Red Line
Stations:29
Route:From the airport (Terminal 3) to UAE Exchange
Operating Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Green Line
Stations:20
Route:From Etisalat to Creek
Operating Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Metro Fares
Silver Class
- One zone: 4 AED
- Two zones: 6 AED
- All zones: 8 AED
Gold Class
- One zone: 8 AED
- Two zones: 12 AED
- All zones: 15 AED
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Official Dubai Taxis
Standard Taxi (cream colored)
Starting Rate (Day)
12 AED
Starting Rate (Night)
14 AED
Per KM (Day)
2.82 AED
Per KM (Night)
2.93 AED
Minimum Fare
20 AED
Ladies Taxi (pink roof)
Starting Rate (Day)
12 AED
Starting Rate (Night)
14 AED
Per KM (Day)
2.82 AED
Per KM (Night)
2.93 AED
Minimum Fare
20 AED
Ride-Hailing Apps
Uber
- UberX (standard service)
- UberXL (larger groups)
- UberBLACK (premium service)
Careem
- GO (economical option)
- Business (comfortable ride)
- MAX (for groups)
Water Transport
Abra
- Price: 1 AED per ride
- Runs through Dubai Creek
- Connects Deira with Bur Dubai
- Operating hours: 5:00-24:00
Water Taxi
- From 50 AED per trip
- Routes on request
- Air-conditioned comfort
- Luxury experience
Dubai Ferry
- From 15 AED per person
- Regular scheduled trips
- Accepts NOL card
- Scenic routes available
Safety Information
Safety Measures
- 24/7 monitoring systems
- Regular safety inspections
- Dedicated women and children sections
- Security presence at stations
Travel Tips
- Keep belongings secure and close
- Use only official transportation
- Follow posted signs and instructions
- Keep tickets until journey end
Ready to Explore Dubai?
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