Where can you buy a Nol card for the Dubai Metro, and what minimum balance do you need to enter?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
You can buy a Nol card at the metro station ticket counter before the turnstiles. To enter, the card typically needs at least AED 7.5, which is temporarily held as the maximum fare and adjusted after the trip.
What the community said
You can get a Nol card directly at the station ticket counter before the metro gates. This is the standard option for travelers who need a physical transit card.
14 days ago Dubai Metro ticket counter
Your Nol card needs at least AED 7.5 to enter the metro, even if the actual ride costs less. The system temporarily holds the maximum fare at entry, then recalculates the real fare on exit and releases the remainder back to the card.
14 days ago AED 7.5
A physical Nol card is valid for about 5 years, so you can keep it and reuse it on future trips to Dubai as long as it has not expired.
14 days ago 5-year validity