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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
New Parkin Devices Spotted in Dubai: Drivers Need to Know
New Parkin devices in Dubai are sparking conversation after residents spotted unfamiliar units across several areas. The sightings coincide with Parkin's major 2026 expansion — new paid parking zones, digital upgrades, cashback rewards, and fresh enforcement measures already
22 Apr 2026
Dubai Parking Cashback: Get Money Back When You Shop
Dubai's parking cashback program goes live this May. Parkin's Spots for Shops initiative lets drivers recover parking fees after shopping at participating businesses in Deira, Al Karama, and Satwa — straight to the Parkin wallet.
10 Apr 2026
Dubai to Hatta Bus Guide: Travel Without a Car
Hatta, Dubai's mountainous enclave near the Oman border, is easily reachable by bus. The RTA's H02 route runs daily from Dubai Mall Bus Station to Hatta for Dhs25, with a local hop-on hop-off service connecting all major attractions once you arrive.
3 Feb 2026
Dubai E-Scooter Permit Now on RTA and Dubai Now Apps
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has activated the e-scooter riding permit service on the RTA Dubai app and Dubai Now app, making the entire process — training, test, and digital approval — fully app-based for the first time. Riders aged 17+ must apply unless they hold a
3 Jan 2026
Dubai RTA Rolls Out Free WiFi at 43 Transport Stations
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and e& have completed a free WiFi rollout across all 43 bus and marine transport stations, letting commuters connect their smartphones, tablets, and laptops at no cost. The initiative, announced June 17, 2025, supports the RTA's broader
18 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
SelfDrive Offers AED1 Car Rentals for Eid Al Adha 2025
SelfDrive Mobility is giving UAE residents the chance to rent select cars for just AED1 per day from June 2 to June 9, 2025, to mark Eid Al Adha and the launch of its brand-new mobile app — with no hidden fees or extra charges.
3 Jun 2025
PAL-V Liberty Flying Car Launches in UAE by 2027
The PAL-V Liberty — the world's first certified commercial flying car — will arrive in the UAE by early 2027, priced at $799,000. The Dutch-built two-seat gyroplane received final EASA and FAA approvals after a 12-year certification process and will be distributed regionally by
9 Apr 2025
RTA Expands Bus-On-Demand to Oud Metha and Barsha Heights
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has added Oud Metha and Barsha Heights to its Bus-On-Demand service, bringing the total to ten covered areas. Riders pay AED 5 per trip and book through the dedicated mobile app, connecting residential streets to the nearest metro or bus
25 Mar 2025
Salik Ramadan 2025 Toll Rates: Free Hours Explained
Salik has announced adjusted toll rates for Ramadan 2025 in Dubai, with free travel from 2am–7am daily to accommodate suhoor and iftar routines. Weekday peak hours (9am–5pm) remain at AED 6, while off-peak crossings drop to AED 4. Sundays carry a flat AED 4 rate from 7am–2am.
9 Mar 2025
Dubai Taxi E-Hail Boosts Sustainability and Traffic Flow
Dubai's taxi e-hail strategy drove a 16% market share increase in 2024, with the Hala platform reaching 50% share during peak hours, cutting 20,000 tonnes of CO2 and removing 7,600 vehicles from roads every day.
22 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 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 Salik Toll Rates 2025: New Fees and Free Hours
Dubai's RTA has announced revised Salik toll rates and parking fees taking effect from early 2025. Peak-hour tolls rise to AED 6, overnight travel stays free, and event-zone parking reaches AED 25 per hour during busy occasions.
29 Nov 2024
RTA Boosts Dubai Taxi Services with New Safety Measures
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has launched new measures to improve taxi services, targeting passenger comfort, vehicle cleanliness, and driver professionalism — with AI cameras, air freshener pilots, and new performance benchmarks from 2025.
19 Nov 2024
Salik Posts AED 822 Million Net Profit in Nine Months 2024
Salik, Dubai's toll gate operator, reported AED 822 million net profit for the first nine months of 2024 — a 2.4% year-on-year increase. Total revenue rose 6.2%, driven by 355.6 million revenue-generating trips and AED 174.8 million in fines. Two new toll gates open November 24.
18 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 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 Taxi Rides Hit Record 96.9M Passengers in 2024
Dubai's taxi sector carried 96.9 million passengers in the first half of 2024, a new record driven by 55.7 million trips, a growing fleet of 12,778 taxis, and a 40% e-booking rate through the Hala Taxi platform on Careem.
1 Aug 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