Dubai Metro Fare Calculator

🚇 Dubai Metro Fare Calculator

Calculate your Dubai Metro fare instantly with our accurate and interactive calculator

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How to Use the Dubai Metro Fare Calculator

Select your start station and end station

Select or choose the two stations in the drop down list. The tool will immediately identify their zones.

Choose your NOL Card type

Choose the type of card to obtain the precise fare based on your traveling category and type of card.

Pick the number of passenger

You can decide on the number of people to use in the trip (travelling alone or with friends) and choose between One-way or Return Trip.

Click “Calculate Fare”


Your fare instantly shown with the information about zoned crossed, fare type and approximate time to be spent on the way.

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NOL Card Types Explained

Silver Card

  • Perfect with regular travellers and commuters.
  • Valid and reloadable across all the RTA transport modes.
  • Most convenient and advantageous in terms of value.

Gold Card

  • Ideal for the traveller who likes comfort and privacy.
  • Gives entry to Gold Class cabins.
  • Prices are twice as high as the Silver Card price.

Red Ticket

  • The tourist or one-time user.
  • Single or return journey option- no registration is needed.
  • Granted to a maximum of 10 single trips in 90 days.

Depending on the frequency and cost of your travels in Dubai, select the appropriate NOL Card that will help you to save the most on fares in the Dubai Metro.

Formula Used in Dubai Metro Fare Calculator

The Dubai Metro Fare is calculated using three major factors:

  1. The number of zones you travel through
  2. The nature of NOL card (Silver, Gold, or Red Ticket)
  3. The mode of travel.

Formulla:

  • Metro Fare = Base Fare (per zone) × Zone Multiplier × Card Type Multiplier

Major Metro Zones:

Here’s a quick overview of the major metro zones:

  • Zone 1: Bur Dubai, Deira, Union Station, and Al Rigga
  • Zone 2: Al Qusais, Dubai International Airport (T1, T3), Stadium
  • Zone 3: Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali, Ibn Battuta, and DMCC

Examples of Dubai Metro Fare Calculator

Example 1: From BurJuman Station to Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa Station

Let’s say you want to travel from BurJuman to Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa.

  1. Start Station: BurJuman
  2. End Station: Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
  3. NOL Card Type: Silver Card
  4. Trip Type: One-way

Result:

  • You’ll travel through 2 zones on the Red Line.
  • Fare: AED 5.00 for a Silver NOL Card.

Example 2: From Dubai Airport Terminal 3 to Dubai Marina Station

If you’re a visitor heading straight from the airport to Dubai Marina:

  1. Start Station: Airport Terminal 3
  2. End Station: Dubai Marina
  3. NOL Card Type: Red Ticket (Tourist)
  4. Trip Type: One-way

Result:

  • You’ll cross more than 2 zones.
  • Fare: AED 8.50 for a Red Ticket.
  • Travel Time: Around 40 minutes.

Dubai Metro Fare Chart

Here’s the official Dubai Metro Fare Chart for 2025, based on the latest RTA fare system. These fares apply to both the Red and Green lines.

NOL Card TypeWithin 1 Zone2 Adjacent ZonesMore than 2 Zones
Silver CardAED 3.00AED 5.00AED 7.50
Gold CardAED 6.00AED 10.00AED 15.00
Red TicketAED 4.00AED 6.00AED 8.50

These fares are accurate as per the 2025 RTA fare structure. Prices may vary slightly during special events, card promotions, or new metro line extensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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