Where & How To Buy Nol Card? [Everything Explained]

The Nol card is a rechargeable smart card used for payment on Dubai’s public transportation system, including the metro, buses, trams, and water buses. It has become an essential part of commuting in Dubai, providing a hassle-free way to pay for transportation services without the need for cash.

Having a Nol card offers many benefits to commuters, such as discounted fares, seamless transfers between different modes of transport, and the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey. It also saves time as commuters can avoid queues at ticket machines and counters, making their travel experience smoother and more efficient.

Where to buy Nol card?

Nol card ticket vending machine
Nol card ticket offices
Bus stations
Metro stations
RTA customer happiness centers
Authorized sales agent offices
Gas stations

List of Bus Stations in Dubai to Buy Nol Card

Bus station name	Hours
Hatta Bus station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Jebel Ali Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Al Satwa Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
City Center Sub Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Gold Souq Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Al Sabkha Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Al Rashidiya Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Al Qusais Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Abu Hail Feeder Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 6 am-10 pm
Al Ghubaiba (1) Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Al Ghubaiba (2) Bus Station	Sunday to Saturday: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Al Ghubaiba (inter city)	Sunday to Saturday: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM

Buy Nol card at RTA customer centers

Al Aweer Customer Happiness Center
Al Barsha Customer Happiness Center
Al Kifaf Customer Happiness Center
Al Manarah Customer Happiness Center
Al Twar Customer Happiness Center
Deira Customer Happiness Center
Umm Ramool Customer Happiness Center

Buy Nol card at Nol ticket offices

Area	Terminal id	Services	Operating hours
Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	327703	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 04:00 AM to 01:00 AM
Abu Hail Metro Bus Station	327699	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Ajman Bus Station	327696	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Al Ain Central Bus Station	327704	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 05:00 AM to 00:00 AM (Midnight)
Al Ghubaiba Bus Station	327688	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Jubail B/S TOM 2 -Bur Dubai side	327691	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Jubail B/S TOM 3- Deira side	327700	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Karama Bus Station	327693	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Deira City Center Bus Station	327695	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fujairah Bus Station	327694	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hatta, Bus Station	327697	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Station	327698	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station	327706	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Rashidiya Metro Bus Parking	327705	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 07:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sabkha Bus Station	327686	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday From 05:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Midnight)
Union Bus Station	327692	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	Everyday 04:30 AM to 1:30 AM

Buy Nol card at Nol Ticket Vending Machines

Area	Terminal id	Services	Operating hours
Abu Baker Al Siddique Road	262191	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Abu Hail, Bin Eid Al Shabi Restaurant 1	262189	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Abu Hail, Clinic	262146	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Airport Terminal 1, Arrival	262222	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Fahidi Metro Bus Stop A	262218	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Maktoum International Airport, Departure	262198	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Nakhal	262194	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Terminus	262200	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Quoz, Bus Station	262208	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Qusais Industrial Area 3, Masjid Mustaqeem	262180	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Qusais, Bus Station	262221	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Qusais, Dubai Municipality Staff Housing 1	262177	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Qusais, Eppco Vehicle Inspection	262185	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Al Qusais, Madina Supermarket 2	262186	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
American Hospital	262173	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Baraha, Eid Musallah	262210	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
British Council	262172	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Burj Al Arab Hotel	262206	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Burj Nahar, Intersection	262150	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
BurJuman Metro Bus Stop A	262178	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Damascus Road 3	262184	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Deira, Beniyas Square	262193	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Dubai Festival City	262158	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Dubai Grand Hotel	262187	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Dubai Municipality Garage	262197	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Falah primary school	262209	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Four Point Sheraton Hotel	262174	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Gold Souq Bus Station	262152	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Gold Souq Bus Station	262154	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Gold Souq Bus Station	262155	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Gold Souq Bus Station	262156	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Gold Souq Bus Station	262153	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Hana Center	262192	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Hor Al Anz 4	262188	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Hudheiba	262151	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Station	262224	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Iranian Hospital	262212	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Jebel Ali Industrial Area 11	262183	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Jebel Ali, Bus Station	262216	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Karama 2	262171	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Karama, Commercial Center	262169	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Karama, Dubai Municipality Center	262167	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Khadri Masjid	262213	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Lamcy Plaza	262170	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Latifa Hospital	262164	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Le Meridien Hotel, Accommodation	262166	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Maktoum Road	262204	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Mall of the Emirates Metro Bus Station	262211	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Mercato Shopping Mall	262203	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture	262195	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Nad Rashid, Souq	262202	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Naif Intersection	262223	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Oasis Center	262214	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Public Transport Agency	262220	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Raffa	262175	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Ras Al Khor 1	262201	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Ras Al Khor, Veg. Mkt.	262199	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Rashidiya, Emarat Petrol Station	262196	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Sabkha, Bus Station	262161	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Sabkha, Bus Station	262160	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Sabkha, Bus Station	262159	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Sahara Center	262217	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Satwa, Bus Station	262162	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Satwa, Bus Station	262163	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Satwa, Masjid	262179	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Satwa, Masjid	262176	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Schools Health Center	262165	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Stadium Metro Bus Stop	262181	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
The Dubai Mall	262225	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7
Traffic Police Department	262182	Red Card Sales, Silver Card Sales, Top Up Service	24/7

Silver Nol Card – Details

Nol Silver card is a starter and normal card applicable for frequent travelers and tourists

Cost: AED 25
Balance: Comes with credit of AED 19 at purchase
Fare: AED 3 – AED 7.50
Credit worth (Maximum balance): AED 1000
Validity: 5 years
Once registered, you can get offers of 7, 30, 90, and 365 day unlimited travel.

Silver Nol Card Fares / Trip Cost

Type	Silver Card (Fares in AED)
Within 1 Zone	3
2 Adjacent Zones	5
More than 2 Zones	7.5
Student, Social Affairs & Senior Citizen and Residents	N/A
People of determination	N/A
Children	Free

Gold Nol Card Fares / Trip Cost

If you are a resident or a tourist seeking to travel in luxury and comfort.

Cost: AED 25
Balance: Comes with credit of AED 19 at purchase
Credit worth: AED 1000
Fare: AED 6 – AED 15
Maximum balance: AED 1000
Validity: 5 years
Once registered, you can get offers of 7, 30, 90, and 365 day unlimited travel.

Gold Nol Card Fares / Trip Cost

Type	Gold Card (Fares in AED)
Within 1 Zone	6
2 Adjacent Zones	10
More than 2 Zones	15
Student, Social Affairs & Senior Citizen and Residents	N/A
People of determination	N/A
Children	Free

As a resident or tourist in Dubai, you will require a NOL card to travel around the city using public transport. The NOL card is an electronic payment system that allows you to pay for your trip fare on Dubai’s bus, metro, tram, and water bus network.

There are different types of NOL cards available, including silver, gold, and red tickets. The silver and gold cards are anonymous cards that are valid for five years plus an additional two years after expiry without the eligibility to top up the card. On the other hand, the red ticket is valid for 90 days and can be reloaded with a maximum of 10 trips or 5 daily passes.

Here are the ways to purchase a NOL card:

Through Ticket Office Machines: You can purchase an anonymous silver or gold NOL card by heading to any Ticket Office Machine. Request the card type (silver or gold) from the station agent, settle the fees, and receive the card. You can also purchase a red ticket specifying the class type, zones, number of trips, or the 1-day travel pass product.

Through Ticket Vending Machines: Head to any Ticket Vending Machine and select the NOL Red Ticket. Choose the class type, zones, number of trips, or the 1-day travel pass product, settle the fees, and receive the red ticket.

Through NOL Pay Application: Download and log in to the NOL Pay application using your UAE pass. Select the Buy Virtual NOL Card option and settle the fees by credit or debit card directly or later at authorized sales agents.

The average waiting time for NOL Pay and Ticket Vending Machines is instant, while Ticket Office Machines and authorized sales agents take approximately 3 minutes.

It is important to note that the journey fare is calculated automatically and deducted from the customer’s card balance. Also, the card is valid in all means of public transport and non-transportation services, except for the NOL Red Ticket, which is limited to the bus, metro, and tram.

In conclusion, you can easily purchase a NOL card by following any of the above-stated procedures, and this will allow you to travel around Dubai with ease using the city’s public transport system.