There is a lot of confusion and we get asked a number of questions about the one day ticket for the Dubai Metro and other transportation services and so will try and set out the information below:
Can you buy the one day pass on a Silver Nol Card?
No you can only buy the one day ticket on the Red Nol card/ticket
Which transportation services in Dubai are covered by the one day ticket?
The one day ticket covers you for use on the Dubai Metro, tram and the buses but does not allow you to use any of the water services, e.g water bus.
How much does the one day pass cost?
Currently the one day ticket costs 20 dirhams per day for travel in standard class and 40 dirhams for travel in Gold Class. However, you will also need to buy the Red Nol card/ticket which costs 2 dirhams.
Is the one day ticket valid for 24 hours from when you buy it or until the end of service?
The one day ticket is valid until midnight on the day of purchase – therefore you need to be careful to finish your journeys by midnight and not when the actual service finishes, which may be later.
Is it valid for unlimited travel or is it capped?
Trips are not limited. You can travel as much as you like and make as many trips as you like on that day with a one day ticket.
How can I buy a one day ticket for the Metro?
You can buy a one day ticket at the booths in the Metro stations or at Customer Service Centres and Bus and Tram stations.
Do I have to buy a Red Nol ticket?
Yes, if you do not have a valid Red Nol card you will need to buy one for 2 dirhams.
If I don’t buy the one day pass will my trips be capped at 20 dirhams on my Silver Nol card?
No, you will be charged for all trips that you make if you do not buy the one day ticket. Therefore it may cost you more than 20 dirhams each day.
How many daily tickets can I load on the Red Nol card?
You can load each red Nol card up with a maximum of 5 one day tickets, after this you will need to buy a new Red Nol card.
How long is the Red Nol Card valid for?
The Red Nol ticket is valid for 90 days or after you have loaded it with the maximum number of trips, whichever is sooner.
Can I use the daily pass on all modes of transport?
Yes you can use it on the metro, tram and buses.
Can I link from Metro to Bus on the daily ticket?
Yes. For single trips that you buy on a Red Nol you can only use one means of transport at a time but when you purchase the one day pass you can link up journeys on all 3 modes of transport.
Can I buy the one day ticket in advance?
No, you can only buy the one day ticket on the day that you want to use it, you cannot buy it for later in the week.
Is the one day pass valid for all zones?
Yes the ticket is valid in all zones.
Hopefully this answers all of your questions on the one day ticket for Dubai that is bought on the Red Nol card. if you have any more questions please post them below.