NOL Gold Card – Fee, Zones, Validity, Trip Costs, etc

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Everything about NOL Gold Card

Highlights

  • Introduction
  • FEatures of NOL Gold Card
  • Where do I get an NOL Card?
  • NOL Gold Card Cost for 7/ 30/ 90/ or 365 days
  • Cost per trip 
  • How do you check your NOL Card balance?
  • How to Recharge?
  • FAQs

Introduction

NOL Gold Card

Dubai has introduced NOL cards as an intelligent system of transportation using Dubai public transport. This card has become a standard mode of payment for public road transportation, water buses, and trams. Dubai offers the NOL Gold Card, which lets travellers pay an extra cost to enjoy premium Gold seats in metro buses and other modes of transportation. By using this card, travellers can explore Dubai by using all-encompassing modes of public transportation in Dubai. Learn more about the NOL Gold Card here. 

Features of NOL Gold Card

  • Cost: AED 25
  • Balance: initial balance is AED 19
  • Recharge limit for anonymous users: AED 1000
  • Recharge limit for Registered Users: AED 5000
  • Validity: 5 years
  • Get offers of unlimited travel for 7, 30, 90, and 365 days. 
  • Valid for all modes of transportation to get first-class cabins and seats.

Where do I get an NOL Card?

NOL Gold Card

You can get your NOL card from Ticket Office Machines and authorized Sales agents. Request the station agent to issue your card. The process is instant and takes 3 minutes to get your NOL Gold Card. 

NOL Gold Card Cost for 7/ 30/ 90/ or 365 days

Type 1 Zone(AED) 2 Zones(AED) All Zones(AED)
7 Days 100 160 220
30 Days 280 460 700
90 Days 660 1100 1660
365 Days 2120 3540 5340

Cost per trip 

Type Gold Card (Fares in AED)
Within 1 Zone 6
2 Adjacent Zones 10
More than 2 Zones 15
Student, Social Affairs & Senior Citizen and Residents N/A
People of determination N/A
Children Free

How do you check your NOL Card balance?

NOL Gold Card

To check the NOL card balance, you can use several methods, like

  • Via NOL official website.
  • Via RTA app
  • Through Ticket vending Machine
  • Through SMS
  • At an authorized merchant store.

How to Recharge?

The maximum amount of recharge on the NOL Gold Card is AED 1000 for an anonymous card and AED 5000 for a registered card. To add balance to your card, read NOL Card Balance Recharge 2023: Step-by-Step Guide

FAQs

How much does NOL Gold Card cost?

The initial cost of the NOL Gold Card is AED 25.

What is the difference between Gold and Silver Cards?

The Gold card performs the same function as Silver Card to use all modes of public transportation in Dubai. The only difference is that Gold allows users to get first-class seats and cabins in buses or trams. 

What is the minimum balance for Nol Gold Card?

The minimum balance for Gold Card is AED 7.5.

Can I use an NOL card to pay for petrol?

You can use an NOL card at petrol stations, restaurants, pharmacies, and parking areas.