Starting August 17, 2024, the minimum top-up for Nol cards at Metro station ticket offices will be AED 50, up from AED 20, according to an announcement by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on X. This change does not affect commuters who top up their cards online.
Previously, in January, the RTA had increased the minimum top-up from AED 5 to AED 20.
Commuters need to maintain a balance of at least AED 15 on their Nol cards to cover a round trip on the Metro transit network.
The Nol card is a prepaid smart card used for paying for public transport across Dubai, including the Metro, buses, trams, and waterbuses. It can also be used to pay for taxi fares, parking, entrance to Dubai public parks, the Etihad Museum, and over 2,000 shops, restaurants, and stores across the city.
