Dubai digital services and transport tools guide

Dubai offers several digital and smart card solutions to facilitate urban navigation and service payments. The nol card, issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), serves as a contactless payment method for the Dubai Metro, public buses, trams, abras, water buses, and select taxis.

Tourists can utilize different card types based on their needs: the Red Ticket for short-term visitors, or Silver and Gold cards for longer stays or premium access. Fares are determined by the number of zones crossed during travel.

Additionally, the DubaiNow app provides an integrated platform for residents and visitors to access over 280 government and private sector services. This includes the ability to pay telecommunications bills for providers such as e& and du directly through the application using a UAE PASS or guest login.