NOL Card Unlimited All Zones – Price, Coverage & How to Buy

Everything you need to know about the NOL card unlimited all zones monthly pass — exact price for Silver and Gold, what transport is covered, how to buy online and at metro stations, pass activation, renewal, and whether it is worth it for your commute.

AED 350 Silver Unlimited
AED 700 Gold Unlimited
All Zones Full Coverage
Metro+Bus+Tram Included
30 Days From First Use
Quick Answer: The NOL card unlimited all zones pass costs:
🥈 Silver — AED 350/month: Unlimited metro (all zones) + all RTA buses + Dubai Tram
🥇 Gold — AED 700/month: Unlimited Gold Class metro + standard bus + tram
🎓 Student — ~AED 175/month: Unlimited discounted rides, enrolled students only

Pass valid 30 days from first use. Purchase at nol.ae, NOL Pay app, or any metro TVM. Applied instantly to your existing NOL card.

What Is the NOL Card Unlimited All Zones Pass?

The NOL card unlimited all zones pass is RTA Dubai's flagship monthly transit pass — a single fixed-price subscription that grants unlimited rides across every fare zone on Dubai Metro, every RTA Bus route in Dubai, and Dubai Tram for a full 30-day period from first use. There is no per-trip deduction while the pass is active — every journey is covered regardless of zones crossed, distance travelled, or number of trips per day.

The pass is not a separate card — it is a digital pass applied directly to your existing NOL card via nol.ae or metro TVM. Your physical Silver or Gold NOL card becomes the pass holder — simply tap as normal and the pass is automatically applied to every eligible journey with zero fare deducted from your card balance during the active pass period.

NOL Card Unlimited All Zones – Full Price Breakdown

🥈 Silver Unlimited Pass

AED 350 / month
Metro (all zones, Silver cabin) + All RTA buses + Dubai Tram. Unlimited trips. 30 days from first use.

🥇 Gold Unlimited Pass

AED 700 / month
Metro (all zones, Gold Class cabin) + All RTA buses (Silver rate) + Dubai Tram. Unlimited trips. 30 days.

🎓 Student Unlimited Pass

~AED 175 / month
Metro + bus + tram at student discount rates. Enrolled UAE students only. Applied via school or nol.ae.

Feature Silver Pass (AED 350) Gold Pass (AED 700)
Dubai Metro — Zone 1 ✓ Unlimited ✓ Gold cabin
Dubai Metro — Zone 2 ✓ Unlimited ✓ Gold cabin
Dubai Metro — All Zones ✓ Unlimited ✓ Gold cabin
RTA Bus — All Routes ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited
Dubai Tram ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited
Water Bus ✗ Not included ✗ Not included
RTA Taxis ✗ Not included ✗ Not included
Gold Class Cabin Access ✓ Included
Pass Validity 30 days from first use 30 days from first use
Multiple cards per account ✓ One pass per card ✓ One pass per card

Is the Unlimited All Zones Pass Worth It?

The unlimited pass delivers maximum value to commuters who use multiple RTA transport modes daily — metro plus bus, or metro plus tram. A typical dual-mode commuter (metro to a hub, then bus to office) spends AED 7–10 per one-way trip in combined fares. At AED 14–20/day return, 20 working days totals AED 280–400/month — meaning the AED 350 Silver pass pays for itself in under 4 weeks for multi-modal daily commuters.

Commuter Profile Est. Monthly Cost (Pay-Per-Trip) Silver Pass Monthly Saving
Metro only, Zone 1 return daily AED 160 (20 days) AED 350 -AED 190 (not worth it)
Metro only, Zone 2 return daily AED 200 (20 days) AED 350 -AED 150 (marginal)
Metro + bus daily (Zone 2 + bus) AED 320 (20 days) AED 350 ~Break even
Metro (All Zones) return daily AED 300 (20 days) AED 350 -AED 50 (marginal)
Metro + bus + weekend trips AED 450+ AED 350 Save AED 100+
Daily cap hit daily (AED 18 × 20) AED 360 AED 350 Save AED 10+
Best use case: If you use metro + bus on the same daily commute AND travel on weekends, the unlimited pass almost always saves money. Pure metro-only commuters with short Zone 1 trips are better off on pay-per-trip.

How to Buy the NOL Card Unlimited All Zones Pass

Method 1 — nol.ae (Recommended, Online 24/7)

  1. 1
    Log in to nol.aeMy NOL Cards → select card.
  2. 2
    Click "Monthly Pass" → select Silver (AED 350) or Gold (AED 700).
  3. 3
    Pay by debit or credit card. Pass applied to your card instantly.
  4. 4
    Pass activates on first tap at any metro, bus, or tram fare gate.

Method 2 — NOL Pay App

  1. 1
    Open NOL Pay → tap your card → tap "Monthly Pass".
  2. 2
    Select pass type → pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or saved card.
  3. 3
    Pass loaded instantly. Active pass shown on card home screen with countdown days remaining.

Method 3 — Metro TVM

  1. 1
    Tap your NOL card on TVM at any of 55 metro stations.
  2. 2
    Select "Monthly Pass" → Silver or Gold → pay cash or card.
  3. 3
    Pass applied immediately. Collect receipt as proof of purchase.

NOL Unlimited Pass – Key Rules & Conditions

📅 Activation

Pass activates on first fare gate tap after purchase — not purchase date. Buy in advance without losing pass days.

🔄 Renewal

Pass does not auto-renew — purchase a new pass before expiry at nol.ae, NOL Pay, or any TVM. Balance on card unaffected.

👤 One Card Only

Pass is card-specific — cannot be shared between cards or transferred. One pass per physical NOL card.

💰 Balance Preserved

Existing card balance is untouched during pass period — remaining credit available after pass expires for pay-per-trip use.

Frequently Asked Questions — NOL Card Unlimited All Zones

How much is the NOL card unlimited all zones pass?
AED 350 for Silver unlimited all zones (metro + bus + tram) and AED 700 for Gold unlimited all zones (Gold Class metro + bus + tram). Both are valid for 30 days from first use. Student unlimited pass is approximately AED 175 for enrolled UAE students.
What does the NOL card unlimited pass include?
The unlimited all zones pass includes unlimited Dubai Metro rides across all zones, unlimited rides on all RTA Bus routes in Dubai, and unlimited Dubai Tram journeys — all for 30 days. Water Bus and RTA taxis are not included and are charged separately.
Does the unlimited NOL pass cover buses too?
Yes. The NOL card unlimited all zones monthly pass covers all RTA Bus routes across Dubai in addition to metro and tram. This makes it especially valuable for multi-modal commuters who combine metro and bus travel daily.
When does the NOL unlimited pass start?
The pass activates on the date of your first fare gate tap after purchase — not the purchase date. You can buy the pass today and it will only start counting the 30 days from when you first use it at a metro, bus, or tram fare reader.
Does the unlimited NOL pass auto-renew?
No. The NOL card unlimited pass does not auto-renew. You must manually purchase a new pass before or after the current pass expires. The NOL Pay app sends a push notification reminder when your pass is approaching expiry.
Can I use the unlimited pass on Dubai Metro Gold Class with a Silver pass?
No. The Silver unlimited pass does not grant Gold Class cabin access — it covers standard Silver cabins only. To use Gold Class with a monthly pass you must purchase the Gold unlimited pass at AED 700. Entering Gold Class with a Silver pass results in an AED 100 fine.