Dubai’sโ Nol card, โtraditionally used for public transportation, has expanded its functionality to encompass โคeveryday expenses like dining, event tickets, and parkingโค fees, officials announced on October 17, 2025. โThe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)โค initiative streamlines payments across a wider range of โคservices within the emirate.
the Nolโ card’s โbroadened utility aims to enhance convenience for Dubai residents and tourists,โข reducing reliance on cash and multiple payment methods. This expansion impacts the daily lives of the city’s over 3.6 million โคinhabitants and the millions of annual visitors, offering a unified payment solution for transport and leisure.โ The RTA anticipates increased adoption of the Nol card, furthering its vision of a seamless and integrated urban experience.
Currently,โค Nol cardholders can utilize their balance atโ over โฃ1,000 restaurants, cafes, โandโ retail outlets across Dubai. The card is alsoโ acceptedโ for entry toโ various attractions, including โconcerts, sporting events, and theme parks. Furthermore, nol cards can now be used to pay for โฃparking at RTA-managed facilities throughout the city.
The nol card system encompasses several card types – Red Ticket, Silver Nol Card, Gold Nol Card, and Blue Nol Card – each offering varying benefits and usage options. Users can topโข up their Nol cards through various channels, including RTAโ customer service centers, online portals,โค and dedicated machines at metro and bus stations. Details regarding participating vendors and specific card benefits are available on the RTA websiteโ (https://www.rta.ae/). The RTA plans to continually integrate additional services and partners into the Nol card network,expanding its scope and value proposition.