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Nol Card Uses in Dubai: 3 Smart Ways Residents Miss
Most Dubai residents treat the Nol card as a Metro and bus pass, but it now works at shops, pharmacies, cafes, parks and attractions across the city, and unlocks RTA discounts most riders never use.
5 Jun 2026
Dubai Smart Bus Station Opens at Mall of the Emirates
The Roads and Transport Authority has opened Dubai's first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The 147 sq metre hub runs 24/7, serves 11 bus routes, and is packed with AI cameras, real-time displays, solar panels, and a smart kiosk with a virtual assistant.
11 May 2026
Dubai Travel Tips That Save Residents Serious Money
Getting around Dubai costs more than most people budget for. Salik tolls, taxi surcharges, peak-hour fares — it all piles up fast. These Dubai travel tips are exactly what frequent commuters and long-time residents use to keep transport costs under control.
19 Apr 2026
Dubai's Hidden Store With AED 9 Prices at BurJuman
That same shopping clip keeps showing up. Same store, same reaction. It is not a mall feature — it is Plexy, a hidden shop in the BurJuman Metro underpass at Exit 4, where shoes, bags, and suitcases start from AED 9 on selected pieces.
22 Mar 2026
Dubai Ramadan 2026 Commute Guide: Salik, Parking & Metro
Dubai's RTA has confirmed Ramadan 2026 transport changes: Salik toll rates shift to three daily windows, paid parking runs in two blocks with a free Iftar gap, and the Metro extends Friday service until 1:00 AM. Full breakdown inside.
17 Feb 2026
11 Dubai Metro Attractions You Can Reach for AED 3
Dubai is packed with iconic landmarks and cultural attractions — but you don't need a car or an expensive taxi to reach them. With a Nol card and Dubai's metro and bus network, you can explore the city's best spots for as little as AED 3.
22 Jan 2026
5 Reasons to Spend New Year's Eve in Dubai 2025
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025 stands out because the city never locks you into one countdown. Multiple fireworks shows, all-night metro service, and venues from the desert to the waterfront give you full control over the night.
30 Dec 2025
7 Pro Tips for a Hassle-Free NYE in Dubai
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025 rewards early planning. From picking the right fireworks zone at Burj Khalifa or Palm Jumeirah to using the Metro and booking waterfront dining, these 7 pro tips keep the night smooth, social, and memorable.
30 Dec 2025
Dubai Metro Runs 43 Hours Nonstop for New Year 2026
Dubai Metro will run nonstop for 43 hours from 5am on December 31, 2025 through 11:59pm on January 1, 2026. The Dubai Tram also extends service until 1am on January 2, covering Marina and JBR. Here is the full RTA New Year schedule.
30 Dec 2025
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025: Public Holiday?
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025 falls on Wednesday, December 31 — a regular working day in the UAE. January 1 is the confirmed public holiday for both public and private sector employees, giving everyone a full day to recover from the night's celebrations.
9 Dec 2025
Dubai Free Parking: 3 Days for UAE National Day 2025
Dubai residents and visitors will enjoy three full days of free public parking for UAE National Day 2025. The RTA confirmed all paid zones across the city will be free on November 30, December 1, and December 2, with multi-storey car parks excluded.
27 Nov 2025
Dubai RTA: Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become a global benchmark for advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly transport. From driverless metro trains to electric buses and air taxi trials, RTA is driving Dubai toward a smarter, greener future — with 60% sustainable
6 Sep 2025
Dubai Metro AI Robot Cuts Track Inspection Time by 75%
Dubai's RTA has deployed ARIIS, an AI-powered robot that inspects Dubai Metro rail tracks overnight using LiDAR, lasers, and 3D cameras — cutting inspection time by 75% and reducing long-term infrastructure costs by up to 25%.
13 Jun 2025
Dubai Metro's AI Robot Cuts Inspection Time by 75%
Dubai Metro's new AI-powered robot, ARIIS, cuts rail inspection time by 75% — from 2,400 man-hours to just 700. Developed by the RTA with Keolis MHI and FMT, the system uses LiDAR, lasers, and 3D cameras to inspect tracks overnight without disrupting passenger services.
12 Jun 2025
Dubai RTA: Free Parking & Metro for Eid Al Adha
Dubai RTA has announced free public parking and extended Metro and Tram hours for Eid Al Adha 2025. The changes cover parking, metro, tram, buses, marine transport, and Customer Happiness Centres from June 4 to June 8.
5 Jun 2025
UAE Exchange Metro Station Renamed to Life Pharmacy
UAE Exchange Metro Station now operates as Life Pharmacy Station after Dubai's RTA signed a 10-year naming rights deal with Life Pharmacy Group on May 5, 2025. Full rebranding of signage, digital systems, and audio announcements will be completed by August 2025.
6 May 2025
GGICO Metro Station Renamed Al Garhoud from April 14
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially renamed GGICO Metro Station on the Red Line to Al Garhoud Metro Station, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. The new name reflects the station's location in the Garhoud neighbourhood.
12 Apr 2025
Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station Renamed on Dubai Red Line
Dubai's Al Khail Metro Station has been officially renamed Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station on the Red Line, effective March 18, 2025, under a new RTA naming rights partnership with financial services provider Al Fardan Exchange.
19 Mar 2025
Dubai RTA Free Iftar Meals at Metro Stations This Ramadan
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is distributing free iftar meals at metro stations throughout Ramadan 2025, in partnership with noon Food. The initiative serves bus drivers, labourers, delivery riders, truck drivers, and low-income individuals — running from the
8 Mar 2025
DWTC Parking Rises to Dhs25/Hour at Major Events
DWTC parking fees are rising to Dhs25 per hour during major events from 17 February 2025. Parkin's new Grand Events tariff covers Gulfood, GITEX Global, Arabian Travel Market, and Beauty World Middle East, with the Dubai Metro recommended as the congestion-free alternative.
15 Feb 2025
Dubai Public Transport: 2.5M Riders on NYE 2025
Dubai public transport, shared mobility, and taxis carried a combined 2,502,474 riders on New Year's Eve 2025 — 9.3% more than the 2,288,631 recorded a year earlier. The Dubai Metro alone handled 1,133,251 passengers across its Red and Green lines.
2 Jan 2025
RTA Dubai New Year 2025: Metro, Bus & Ferry Timings
The RTA has released its full service schedule for the New Year 2025 holiday in Dubai, covering the metro, tram, public buses, marine transport, parking, and Customer Happiness Centres. Here is everything you need to plan your travel on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
28 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro and Tram Score 96% in Customer Experience 2024
Dubai Metro and Tram scored 96% in the 2024 International Customer Experience Standard index — up from 92.2% in 2023 and 87.2% in 2022 — setting a new global benchmark for public transport customer satisfaction under RTA and operator Keolis-MHI.
24 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro Refurbishment: All 79 Trains Upgraded
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed an annual preventive maintenance overhaul covering all 79 trains on the Metro's Red and Green lines, achieving a 99.7% punctuality rate. The upgrade also included rail grinding across 189 km of track, while the AED 18 billion
11 Dec 2024
Dubai Metro UAE National Day Timings Extended
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has extended Dubai Metro operating hours for the UAE National Day long weekend, running from November 30 to December 3, 2024, with late-night service to accommodate holiday crowds.
30 Nov 2024
Dubai Metro Extended Hours for Dubai Ride 2024
Dubai's RTA has announced extended Dubai Metro hours for Dubai Ride 2024 on November 10. Both Red and Green Lines run from 3 AM to midnight — five extra hours — with free Careem Bike rentals also available for participants using code DR24.
9 Nov 2024
E-Scooters Allowed Back on Dubai Metro with New RTA Rules
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority lifted its March 2024 ban on e-scooters in the Metro and tram on October 4, 2024. Only foldable, seatless scooters within 120 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm and under 20 kg qualify — and strict conduct rules apply inside stations and carriages.
5 Oct 2024
Dubai Metro Music Festival 2024: Live at 5 Stations
The fourth edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, organised by Brand Dubai and the RTA, runs September 21–27, 2024, at five metro stations. Twenty musicians perform daily from 5–10 PM, turning everyday commutes into live cultural experiences across Dubai Mall, Mall of the
30 Sep 2024
Dubai Metro Marks 15 Years with 2.4 Billion Riders
Dubai Metro celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 9, 2024, having carried more than 2.4 billion passengers since inauguration in 2009. The world's longest fully automated driverless metro now spans 90 km across 53 stations, with daily ridership soaring from 20,000 to
9 Sep 2024
InsuranceMarket Metro Station Replaces Mashreq in Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has confirmed that Mashreq Metro Station on the Red Line — formerly Sharaf DG — is now officially InsuranceMarket Metro Station, effective September 5, 2024, under a 10-year naming rights deal.
5 Sep 2024
Dubai Metro Turns 15: RTA Offers Metro Baby Scholarships
The RTA is celebrating the Dubai Metro's 15th anniversary on September 9, 2024 with scholarships for 15 UAE nationals born on opening day, a LEGOLAND celebration, live music across metro stations, and a Nol card promotion for 5,000 residents.
27 Aug 2024
Dubai Metro 15th Anniversary: RTA's Festive Celebrations
The RTA is preparing a series of celebrations for the Dubai Metro 15th anniversary under the slogan "15 Years on Track," including a Metro Babies gathering at LEGOLAND, a limited-edition LEGO nol Card, special IGLOO ice creams, and a live music festival at metro stations.
26 Aug 2024
Dubai Metro nol Card Minimum Top-Up Raised to AED 50
From August 17, 2024, topping up a nol card at a Dubai Metro ticket office requires a minimum of AED 50 — up from AED 20. The RTA says digital alternatives like the nol Pay app accept any amount with no minimum required.
19 Aug 2024
Dubai Metro: RTA Raises nol Card Top-Up Minimum to AED 50
The Roads and Transport Authority raised the minimum nol card top-up at Dubai Metro ticket office counters to AED 50 from August 17, 2024. Digital options — including the nol Pay app, the RTA website and in-station kiosks — are unaffected and allow any top-up amount.
17 Aug 2024
Dubai Public Transport Hits 361M Riders in H1 2024
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority recorded 361.2 million riders across public transport, shared mobility, and taxis in the first half of 2024 — a 6% increase over H1 2023 — with daily ridership averaging 1.98 million users.
12 Aug 2024
Dubai Metro Station Naming Rights: How to Apply
The Dubai Metro naming rights program lets companies brand selected Red and Green Line stations. Run by the RTA since 2009, it has generated over AED 2 billion in revenue. Here's what you need to qualify and apply.
8 Jun 2024
Dubai Metro Red Line Disruption Halts Commuters for 2 Hours
The Dubai Metro Red Line suffered a two-hour disruption on Wednesday morning, halting train movement between Al Khail Station and UAE Exchange Station during peak rush hour. The RTA deployed extra buses but commuters reported long queues and sparse coverage.
22 May 2024