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Want to cut commute costs? Try these Dubai Metro tricks

From free parking to discounts, here are Dubai Metro tips every rider should know

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Smart travel tips, hidden discounts, and money-saving hacks every passenger should know.

New Dubai Metro Red Line route - will it reduce crowds?

An extra train during peak hours? Commuters give their feedback on new route
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The adjustment to the Red Line route, connects Centrepoint Station with Al Fardan Exchange Station, providing an additional travel option for passengers during peak morning and evening hours.

How to upgrade silver nol card to get more benefits

Linking nol card with Emirates ID can help you recover balance if you lose your card.
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If you have a silver or gold nol card, you can link it to your Emirates ID to ‘personalise’ it through the ‘nol Pay’ app, which is available for Apple, Android and Huawei devices. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Apply for student nol card and enjoy reduced fares

Apart from the 50 per cent discount on transport, the card offers global shopping discount
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In 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced its plan to launch a ‘Student nol Package’, in partnership with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Association.

How UAE students can get discounts on public transport

Exclusive transport discounts for students in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah
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Students who regularly use public transport in the UAE can take advantage of exclusive discounts and special passes on bus fares and the Dubai Metro.

Travel from one end of Dubai to other for just Dh7.50

See how Dubai’s 30-minute Nol rule lets you switch transport without extra charges
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Dubai’s public transport system charges fares based on the number of zones you travel through, not the specific mode of transport (bus, metro, tram, or water bus). Picture used for illustrative purposes.

How to get a digital nol Card on your phone

Find out how to digitise a nol card using the RTA’s nol Pay app on compatible smartphones
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Switching to a digital version stored securely on your smartphone can simplify your daily commute. Available for Samsung and Huawei users through Dubai’s official ‘nol Pay’ app.
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