Dubai Metro fare calculator.
Calculate fares for Dubai Metro, Bus, and Taxi with real-time RTA rates
ADAD's Dubai Metro fare estimator applies the RTA's published zone matrix: zone 1 (within a single zone), zone 2 (crossing one neighbour zone), or zone 3 (3+ zones). Supports NOL Silver, NOL Gold, and NOL Red Ticket card types and accounts for free transfers within 30 minutes.
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Dubai Metro Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Dubai Metro Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding Dubai Metro Zones
Dubai is divided into 7 public transport zones. The fare you pay depends on the number of zones you cross during your journey. Staying within one zone is the cheapest, while crossing two or more zones increases the fare. The Metro system primarily operates across Zones 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.
Choosing the Right Nol Card
- Silver Card: Best for regular commuters. Costs AED 25 (includes AED 19 credit). Charges regular fares.
- Gold Card: Access to the Gold Class carriage for a premium seat. Fares are roughly double the Silver rate.
- Red Ticket: Ideal for tourists or single trips. Paper ticket that can be topped up for up to 10 trips or 5 daily passes.
- Blue Card: Personalized card for residents, offering secure balance protection and auto-top-up features.
Metro Operating Hours
Generally, the Dubai Metro runs from 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays (Mon-Thu), 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM on Fridays, 5:00 AM to midnight on Saturdays, and 8:00 AM to midnight on Sundays. Timings can vary during public holidays.
Important Rules & Fines
- No eating or drinking (including water) inside trains (Fine: AED 100).
- Do not chew gum.
- Do not enter the Gold Class cabin without a Gold Nol card (Fine: AED 100).
- Do not enter the Women & Children cabin if you are a male commuter.
Fares & data
Fare examples are based on the current public RTA fare structure for Dubai.
We update these values when RTA announces changes; always double-check in the official RTA app or website before travelling.
FAQ
Dubai Metro fares are zone-based. Travel within a single fare zone is the cheapest tier; crossing into one neighbouring zone is the middle tier; crossing three or more zones is the highest tier. Bus and tram journeys within the same set of zones are included in the same fare.
NOL Silver is the standard rechargeable card most riders use. NOL Gold gives access to the premium Gold Class cabin at double the standard fare. NOL Red is a paper ticket suitable for one or a few rides, a common choice for tourists.
Yes. A single NOL fare covers transfers between the Dubai Metro, public bus, tram, and water bus made within 30 minutes, as long as the total journey stays within the same zone count.
Children under 5 ride free. UAE senior citizens (60+), People of Determination, and registered students receive a 50% concession on standard NOL fares once they hold the relevant RTA Concession card.