What is the Silver NOL card price?

The Silver NOL card costs AED 25 — comprising a non-refundable AED 5 card fee and AED 20 usable travel credit. It is available at all 55 Dubai Metro station TVMs, RTA Customer Happiness Centres, and select retail outlets. No registration or identity document required at point of purchase.

Where can I buy a Silver NOL card?

Buy a Silver NOL card at any of the 55 Dubai Metro station Ticket Vending Machines, RTA Customer Happiness Centres across Dubai, Dubai Airport arrival halls, and select retail partners. No registration or ID required at point of purchase — the card works immediately.

Silver NOL Card – Price, Fares, Benefits & Where to Buy

Name: Silver NOL Card
Brand: RTA Dubai
Price: 25 AED
Availability: InStock

Complete guide to the Silver NOL card — the standard RTA Dubai transport card used by millions of daily commuters and tourists. Everything you need: purchase price, metro and bus fares, daily cap, monthly pass, where to buy, how to recharge, and how it compares to the Gold card.

AED 25 Card Price

AED 4 Zone 1 Metro Fare

AED 18 Daily Cap

AED 350 Monthly Pass

10 Years Card Validity

Silver NOL Card — Key Facts:
💳 Cost: AED 25 (AED 5 card fee + AED 20 credit) — available at all metro TVMs, no ID required
🚇 Metro fares: Zone 1 AED 4 · Zone 2 AED 5 · All Zones AED 7.50 · Daily cap AED 18
🚌 Bus / Tram: AED 3 per trip — same fare regardless of route length within Dubai
📅 Monthly pass: AED 350 — unlimited metro, bus, and tram all zones
⏳ Validity: 10 years — register at nol.ae to protect your balance

What Is the Silver NOL Card?

The Silver NOL card is the standard-tier prepaid transport card issued by RTA Dubai and the card used by the vast majority of Dubai Metro passengers — residents, workers, and tourists alike. It is a contactless NFC chip card that stores a prepaid balance which is automatically deducted each time you tap in and out at any RTA fare gate. The Silver card grants access to the standard cabins on Dubai Metro — both mixed-gender and women-only cabins — as well as all RTA buses, Dubai Tram stops, Water Bus terminals, and paid RTA parking facilities across Dubai.

Unlike the Gold card, the Silver card does not require any application, eligibility check, or registration at point of purchase — walk up to any metro TVM, pay AED 25, and the card works immediately. Registration at nol.ae is optional but strongly recommended to protect your balance and enable online top-up.

Silver NOL Card Fares – Metro, Bus & Tram

Silver NOL card fares are set by RTA and apply uniformly across every station and route on the network. The metro uses a zone-based fare system with a daily cap that effectively makes unlimited daily travel cost no more than AED 18 — after which all further metro and bus journeys that day are free.

Transport Mode	Silver Fare	Notes
Dubai Metro – Zone 1	AED 4.00	Short journeys — 1 to 3 stops
Dubai Metro – Zone 2	AED 5.00	Medium cross-zone journeys
Dubai Metro – All Zones	AED 7.50	Long end-to-end journeys
Daily Cap (Metro + Bus)	AED 18.00	All further journeys free after cap
RTA Bus	AED 3.00	All routes, flat fare
Dubai Tram	AED 3.00	All stops, flat fare
Water Bus	AED 4.00 – AED 7.00	Varies by route — not in daily cap
RTA Paid Parking	Standard parking rate	NOL card accepted at parking meters

✓ Daily cap in practice: If you make 3+ metro journeys on a single day — e.g. morning commute (AED 5), lunch trip (AED 4), evening return (AED 5) + bus (AED 3) = AED 17 — the next journey is either free or very small. The cap resets at midnight each day.

Silver NOL Card vs Gold, Student & Red Ticket

The Silver card is the right choice for most people — it covers every RTA transport mode, costs less than alternatives on a per-trip basis, and has no eligibility restrictions. The decision to upgrade to Gold or apply for Student comes down to specific commuting patterns and eligibility.

Feature	Silver	Gold	Student	Red Ticket
Purchase price	AED 25	AED 25	Free	AED 2 + fare
Metro Zone 1 fare	AED 4	AED 8	AED 2	AED 6 (zone 1)
Gold Class access	✗	✓	✗	✗
Monthly pass	AED 350	AED 700	~AED 175	✗
Daily cap	AED 18	AED 36	AED 9	No cap
Who can buy	Anyone	Anyone	Students only	Anyone
Rechargeable	✓	✓	✓	✗
Card validity	10 years	10 years	1 year	90 days

Where to Buy a Silver NOL Card

The Silver NOL card is the most widely available card in the network — no special outlet, appointment, or document is required. The fastest option for most people is the metro TVM at the station you first arrive at.

🏧 Metro TVM

All 55 Dubai Metro stations. Select "Buy NOL Card" → Silver. Cash and contactless card accepted. Card dispensed immediately. No ID needed.

✈️ Dubai Airport

TVMs at Terminal 1 (R2) and Terminal 3 (R3) metro stations inside the airport. First stop for most tourists arriving by air — buy before boarding the metro to the city.

🏢 RTA Centres

All RTA Customer Happiness Centres. Staff-assisted purchase. Useful if you want to register the card and link Emirates ID simultaneously at the same visit.

🏪 Retail Outlets

Select supermarkets, petrol stations, and convenience stores in Dubai stock Silver NOL cards. Check nol.ae retail partner locator for nearest outlet.

How to Recharge a Silver NOL Card

The Silver card can be recharged through multiple channels — the right one depends on whether you prefer online convenience or in-person cash payment. All online recharge methods are instant — balance is available on the card immediately after payment confirmation.

Method	How	Payment	Min / Max
nol.ae	Log in → My NOL Cards → Top Up	Debit/credit card	AED 10 / AED 500
NOL Pay App	Tap card → Top Up	Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay	AED 10 / AED 500
Metro TVM	Tap card → Top Up → amount	Cash or card	AED 10 / AED 500
RTA Centre	Counter service	Cash or card	AED 10 / AED 500
Careem Pay	Via Careem app → NOL recharge	Careem credit / card	AED 10 / AED 200

📌 Maximum balance: A Silver NOL card cannot hold more than AED 500 at any time. The recharge system automatically prevents top-up amounts that would exceed this cap. If your current balance is AED 400, the maximum additional top-up is AED 100.

Manage Silver Card at nol.ae → Buy Silver Monthly Pass

Frequently Asked Questions — Silver NOL Card

How much does a Silver NOL card cost?

AED 25 — AED 5 non-refundable card fee plus AED 20 usable travel credit loaded at purchase. Available at all 55 Dubai Metro station TVMs with no ID or registration required. Cash and card accepted at TVMs.

What is the Silver NOL card daily cap?

AED 18 per day. Once your total fare deductions for the day reach AED 18, all further metro and bus journeys that day are free — no additional balance is deducted. The cap resets at midnight every day and is one of the most valuable features for heavy daily users.

What is the difference between Silver and Gold NOL card?

The Silver card uses standard metro cabins at standard fares (Zone 1 AED 4). The Gold card grants exclusive access to the Gold Class cabin — wider seats, less crowding — at approximately double the metro fare (Zone 1 AED 8). On buses and trams, both cards charge the same AED 3 flat fare.

Is the Silver NOL card monthly pass worth it?

For commuters using metro and bus daily across multiple trips, the AED 350 Silver monthly pass typically pays for itself in 3–4 weeks. It covers unlimited metro (all zones), all RTA buses, and Dubai Tram for 30 days. Pure metro-only short commuters who only take 1 return trip daily may find pay-per-trip cheaper.

Can I use the Silver NOL card for RTA parking?

Yes. The Silver NOL card is accepted at RTA paid parking meters across Dubai — tap the card on the parking meter reader to pay for parking. The standard parking tariff is deducted from your card balance. This is separate from the transit fare system and does not count toward the AED 18 daily cap.