Transport Using Dubai Tram
Travel between 11 Tram stations distributed according to activity regions and population along the Tram route.
Output
Travel using Dubai Tram
Ways to Apply
Tram Stations
- Tram Stations
Channels
Steps
- Purchase a nol card, if you don't have one.
- Top up your nol card if the balance isn't sufficient.
- Tap your card on the card reader located at the entrance gate in the Tram station.
- Listen to the announcements and check the digital screens for the next stop.
- Tap your nol card on the card reader at the exit gate of your destination station to deduct your journey fare.
Service Time
Instantly
Important to Know
You Should Know
- You must have a minimum balance of AED 7.5 in your nol card to use the Tram.
- Keep a minimum balance of AED 15 in your nol cards.
- Each Tram consists of 7 cars with 3 types of cabins: Gold class, silver class, and a cabin for women and children. The cabins include a special area for People of Determination.
- The Tram is an open system without a gate barrier. To avoid fines, you must tap your nol card on the card reader before boarding and after leaving the Tram.
- For more details, check RTA website , and RTA Apps ( RTA Dubai or S’hail ).
- Working hours are subject to change according to holidays and special events.
You Should Do
- Use digital channels to top up your nol card to avoid queues at the Tram stations ticket vending machines.
- Plan your journey in off-peak hours to avoid rush and congestion.
Eligible Categories
Citizens, residents, and visitors
Service Requirements
- nol card
Fees
- Journey fees
- nol card fees (if purchased for the first time)
Payment Methods
- nol card
Terms and Conditions
- In order to ensure that Dubai Metro and Tram are used safely and securely, the violations and fines schedule is applied (displayed on the signage boards in stations). Inspectors patrol in Metro stations and cabins to make sure the Metro and Tram are used properly.
- Unaccompanied minor policy:
- Below 8: not recommended to use public transport unless accompanied by adults.
- Between 8-11: the permit must be issued by one of the parents to allow the child to travel alone.
- 12 and above: allowed to use public transport without being accompanied by adults.
FAQs
- Q: What's the procedure if I lose my belongings in the Tram?
- A: You must check with the police officer at any Tram station. The officer coordinates with the other stations to check if the lost item was found.
All found items are handed over to the police officer in the station who will give them to the Security Office of Dubai Police at Burjuman Metro Station (found items won't be kept in Tram stations).
Found items can be collected from the Security Office located at Burjuman Metro Station (exit No. 1), between 7am and 11pm on weekdays (Mon-Fri) and between 1pm and 12am on weekends (Sat-Sun).
Updated on: 09-December-2025