Dubai Metro fares range from AED 3 to AED 15 per journey, depending on the Nol card type used and the number of zones crossed. A Silver Nol Card costs AED 25 including starting credit and covers metro, bus, tram, and water bus travel. Cash is not accepted on the metro — a Nol card is required for every journey.
What to do now:
- Buy a Silver Nol Card at any metro station for AED 25
- Check the zone count for your route before tapping in
- Load extra credit if your balance falls below AED 7.50
Nol Card Types and Prices
Four Nol card types are available, each suited to a different kind of traveler.
Silver Nol Card
AED 25
Includes AED 19 starting credit
- Standard class, all transport modes
- Daily cap AED 14
- 5-year validity
Gold Nol Card
AED 25
Same price as Silver, double the fare
- Gold Class cabin access
- Daily cap AED 20
- 5-year validity
Blue (Personal) Nol Card
AED 70
Includes AED 20 starting credit
- 50% discount for students, seniors
- Replaceable if lost
- Registered to your name
Red Nol Ticket
AED 2
Plus journey fare, paper ticket
- Up to 10 trips loadable
- No registration needed
- 90-day validity
The Gold Nol Card costs the same as a Silver card at purchase but charges double the fare per journey. This makes Gold worthwhile only for travelers who specifically want quieter Gold Class cabins on regular long commutes.
Dubai Metro Ticket Prices by Zone
Dubai’s public transport network is divided into 7 zones. Fares are calculated by how many zones a journey crosses, not by distance or station count.
| Zones Crossed | Silver | Gold | Blue (50% off) | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 zone | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 | AED 1.50 | AED 4.00 |
| 2 zones | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 2.50 | AED 6.00 |
| 3+ zones | AED 7.50 | AED 15.00 | AED 3.75 | AED 8.50 |
Silver and Blue Nol cards are capped at AED 14 per day — once total fares reach this amount, further journeys that day are free. The Gold card cap is AED 20.
Dubai Metro Pass Prices — Daily, Weekly and Monthly
A travel pass replaces per-journey fares with a flat rate, loaded onto an existing Silver, Gold, or Blue Nol card.
| Pass Duration | Silver (1 Zone) | Silver (All Zones) | Gold (All Zones) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | AED 50 | AED 110 | AED 220 |
| 30 days | AED 140 | AED 350 | AED 700 |
| 90 days | AED 330 | AED 830 | AED 1,660 |
| 365 days | AED 1,060 | AED 2,670 | AED 5,340 |
There is no dedicated “one day pass” product separate from the daily fare cap. A Silver or Blue cardholder reaches the same outcome — unlimited rides for that day — once their fares hit the AED 14 daily cap, without needing to purchase a separate one-day product.
Pro tip: A 7-day Silver pass covering all zones breaks even at roughly 8 trips — if a visit is shorter than a week or involves fewer rides, paying per journey and relying on the daily cap usually works out cheaper than buying the pass upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dubai Metro ticket cost?
A single Dubai Metro journey costs between AED 3 and AED 7.50 with a Silver Nol card, depending on how many of the 7 fare zones the trip crosses. Gold class costs exactly double. Tourists using a disposable Red Nol Ticket pay slightly more per journey, from AED 4 to AED 8.50.
What is the Dubai Metro monthly pass price?
A 30-day Silver Nol pass starts at AED 140 for travel within a single zone and rises to AED 350 for unlimited travel across all zones. The Gold card equivalent costs exactly double, from AED 280 to AED 700, for the same zone coverage and duration.
Is there a one-day Dubai Metro pass?
There is no separate one-day pass product. Instead, Silver and Blue Nol cardholders benefit from a built-in daily fare cap of AED 14 — once that amount is reached through normal tap-in and tap-out journeys, all further rides that day are free automatically.
Last verified: July 2026 Reviewed by: UAE Content Team Source: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai
