Can I use my NOL card on Dubai Tram?

Yes. Your NOL card — Silver, Gold, Student, or Blue — works on the Dubai Tram using the same tap-in/tap-out system as the metro. The tram fare is AED 3 flat (Silver/Gold) regardless of how many stops you travel. There are no separate tram tickets — your NOL card is all you need. The tram is not included in the AED 18 daily cap.

Where does Dubai Tram go?

Dubai Tram runs 14.5 km along Al Sufouh Road from Al Sufouh 1 (near Palm Jumeirah gateway) through JBR, Dubai Marina, Media City, Knowledge Village, and Al Jadaf to Dubai Internet City. It has 11 stops. The tram connects to the Dubai Metro Red Line at Dubai Marina station and DMCC station, and to the Palm Monorail at Palm Gateway stop.

How much is the Dubai Tram fare with NOL card?

Dubai Tram fare is AED 3.00 flat for Silver NOL card holders — the same fare regardless of how many stops you travel (1 stop or all 11 stops). Gold NOL card: AED 3.00 (same as Silver on tram). Student card: AED 1.50. Blue card: AED 0.75. The flat AED 3 fare makes the tram great value for travelling the full JBR to Media City corridor.

Dubai Tram NOL Card – Fares, All 11 Stops, Route & Metro Connection

Complete guide to using your NOL card on Dubai Tram — how the tap-in system works, AED 3 flat fare, all 11 tram stops from Al Sufouh to Dubai Internet City, how to connect from Dubai Metro at Dubai Marina and DMCC stations, whether the daily cap covers tram journeys, and how to reach JBR, Media City and Palm Jumeirah.

AED 3 Flat Fare (Silver)

11 Tram Stops

14.5 km Route Length

2 Metro Connections

~35 min End-to-End Time

Dubai Tram NOL Card — Key Facts:
✅ Same NOL card works on tram — Silver, Gold, Student, Blue
💰 Flat fare AED 3 (Silver/Gold) · AED 1.50 (Student) · AED 0.75 (Blue)
🔄 Metro connections: Dubai Marina (R27) and DMCC (R26) — free transfer, stay in paid zone
🌴 Palm connection: Palm Gateway stop → Palm Monorail (separate fare)
⚠️ Daily cap: Tram journeys NOT included in AED 18 metro/bus daily cap
⏰ Hours: 06:00–24:00 Sun–Thu · 09:00–01:00 Fri · 08:00–24:00 Sat

How to Use Your NOL Card on Dubai Tram

Dubai Tram uses the same NFC tap-in/tap-out system as Dubai Metro — the process is identical. Tap your NOL card on the reader at the tram stop platform before boarding (unlike a bus where you tap on entry). Tap out at the reader at your destination stop when you exit. The AED 3 flat fare is deducted automatically regardless of how many stops you travel — one stop or end-to-end costs the same.

One important difference from metro: tram journeys are not counted toward the AED 18 daily metro cap. Tram fares are tracked separately. If you have already hit the metro daily cap, you will still be charged AED 3 for a tram journey. This distinction matters for heavy daily users combining metro and tram in the same commute.

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Arrive at tram stop — tram stops are clearly marked platforms along Al Sufouh Road with shelter, seating, and real-time arrival displays.
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Tap NOL card on the platform reader before the tram arrives — readers are at the platform entry gates. AED 3 deducted on tap-in.
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Board the tram — air-conditioned, modern low-floor trams with priority seating for women, elderly and people of determination.
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Tap out at destination stop on exit. Failing to tap out triggers a penalty fare — always tap out on exit.

All 11 Dubai Tram Stops in Order

The tram runs in a single corridor from Al Sufouh in the south-west to Dubai Internet City in the north-east, passing through JBR, Dubai Marina, and the media and knowledge cluster. Stops are numbered from the Al Sufouh end.

#	Stop Name	Key Access / Landmark	Metro Connection
T1	Al Sufouh 1	Madinat Jumeirah area, Al Sufouh residential	No metro — tram terminus
T2	Al Sufouh 2	Al Sufouh Road, Palm Jumeirah gateway area	No metro
T3	Palm Gateway	Palm Jumeirah entrance monorail station	🌴 Palm Monorail connection (separate fare)
T4	JBR 1	Jumeirah Beach Residence — The Walk south end	No metro — walk to Dubai Marina station (15 min)
T5	JBR 2	JBR The Walk north, The Beach mall	No metro
T6	Dubai Marina	Dubai Marina Mall, Marina Walk, Marina promenade	🔴 Red Line: Dubai Marina (R27) — direct interchange
T7	DMCC	JLT clusters, DMCC towers, Cluster M–Q	🔴 Red Line: DMCC (R26) — short walk interchange
T8	Sobha Realty	Al Sufouh mixed development	No metro
T9	Media City	Dubai Media City — media and broadcast companies	No metro — walk 5 min to Dubai Internet City (R22)
T10	Knowledge Village	Dubai Knowledge Park, university cluster	No metro — walk 5 min to Dubai Internet City (R22)
T11	Dubai Internet City	Dubai Internet City tech hub	🔴 Red Line: Dubai Internet City (R22) — northern tram terminus adjacent to metro

Connecting from Dubai Metro to Dubai Tram

Three metro stations connect to the tram corridor — Dubai Marina (R27), DMCC (R26), and Dubai Internet City (R22). Each connection works differently in terms of physical layout, but all use the same NOL card. Metro and tram are separate fare systems — a tram journey is always a new AED 3 charge regardless of your metro journey before it.

🔄 Dubai Marina (R27 ↔ T6)

Best connection for JBR and Palm Jumeirah. Exit Dubai Marina metro station and follow signs for Dubai Tram — the tram stop is a short covered walk from the metro exit. Tap in at tram platform reader. AED 3 charged separately from metro fare.

Use this for: JBR 1 (T4), JBR 2 (T5), Palm Gateway (T3), Al Sufouh (T1/T2)

🔄 DMCC (R26 ↔ T7)

Best connection for JLT and Media City direction. DMCC metro station is a short walk to the DMCC tram stop. Good for JLT cluster access and continuing north toward Media City and Knowledge Village.

Use this for: Media City (T9), Knowledge Village (T10), Dubai Internet City (T11)

🔄 Dubai Internet City (R22 ↔ T11)

Northern tram terminus adjacent to DIC metro. The tram's northern terminus T11 is directly beside the Dubai Internet City metro station. If travelling from Downtown toward Media City or Knowledge Village, this end of the tram line may be more convenient.

Use this for: Knowledge Village (T10), Media City (T9), working the tram southward

Dubai Tram Fares by Card Type

Card Type	Tram Fare (Any Distance)	Included in Daily Cap?	Monthly Pass Covers Tram?
🥈 Silver NOL	AED 3.00	✗ Separate from metro cap	✓ Yes — monthly pass covers tram
🥇 Gold NOL	AED 3.00	✗ Separate from metro cap	✓ Yes — monthly pass covers tram
🎓 Student NOL	AED 1.50	✗ Separate from student cap	✓ Yes — student monthly pass covers tram
🔵 Blue NOL	AED 0.75	N/A	N/A
🔴 Red Ticket	AED 3.00 + AED 2 card fee	✗ No cap	✗ Not applicable

📌 Monthly pass and tram: The AED 350 Silver monthly pass covers unlimited tram journeys in addition to metro and bus — making it excellent value for anyone commuting between Marina/JBR and Media City or Knowledge Village daily. At AED 3 per tram trip, a daily tram commute (both ways) adds AED 60/month — factored into the monthly pass break-even calculation.

Dubai Tram Operating Hours

Day	First Tram	Last Tram	Frequency
Sunday – Thursday	06:00	24:00	Every 8–12 min
Friday	09:00	01:00	Every 10–15 min
Saturday	08:00	24:00	Every 8–12 min

Check NOL Card Balance → Get Monthly Pass — Covers Tram Too

Frequently Asked Questions — Dubai Tram NOL Card

Does NOL card work on Dubai Tram?

Yes — the same NOL card you use for Dubai Metro works on Dubai Tram with identical tap-in/tap-out gates at every tram stop. Silver and Gold cards both pay AED 3 flat fare per tram journey regardless of distance. Student cards pay AED 1.50. No separate tram ticket is needed — just tap your NOL card.

How much is Dubai Tram with NOL card?

AED 3.00 flat fare for Silver and Gold NOL card holders — same price whether you travel 1 stop or all 11 stops end-to-end. Student card: AED 1.50. Blue card: AED 0.75. Red Ticket: AED 3.00 + AED 2 card fee. The tram fare is separate from metro fares and is not included in the AED 18 daily cap.

How do I get from Dubai Metro to Dubai Tram?

The main metro-tram connection is at Dubai Marina station (R27 metro ↔ T6 tram). Exit Dubai Marina metro, follow signs for the tram stop — a short covered walk. Tap in at the tram platform reader (AED 3 charged). Also connected at DMCC (R26 ↔ T7) and Dubai Internet City (R22 ↔ T11).

Is Dubai Tram included in the NOL card daily cap?

No. Dubai Tram journeys are not counted toward the AED 18 Silver daily cap — that cap covers metro and bus only. Tram fares are charged separately. However, the AED 350 monthly pass covers unlimited tram journeys alongside metro and bus — making the monthly pass the best value option for regular tram users.

Which tram stop for JBR?

JBR 1 (T4) for the southern end of The Walk and JBR beach. JBR 2 (T5) for the central Walk area and The Beach mall. Both are served by the same Dubai Tram — board at Dubai Marina tram stop (T6, connected to metro R27) and ride 1–2 stops toward Al Sufouh. Fare: AED 3.

How do I get to Palm Jumeirah by Dubai Tram?

Take the tram to Palm Gateway stop (T3) — located at the entrance to Palm Jumeirah island. From there, transfer to the Palm Monorail (separate fare, not NOL card) which runs from the gateway to Atlantis at the far end of the Palm trunk and fronds. Alternatively, take a taxi from Palm Gateway into the Palm Jumeirah community.