Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
Status: ready
Transport Authorities
- Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Website App: RTADubai
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | RTA | Red and Green lines cover key areas like Downtown, Marina, Airport. Driverless, air-conditioned. |
| monorail | RTA | Palm Jumeirah line connecting to Dubai Marina Tram. |
| tram | RTA | Dubai Marina Tram links metro to beaches and hotels. |
| bus | RTA | Extensive network including AC buses; Nol card required. |
| train | Etihad Rail | Inter-emirate passenger service to Abu Dhabi and beyond; limited for metro area use. |
| other | RTA | Metered taxis; silver for standard, gold for premium; available 24/7. |
| other | Careem/Uber | Ride-hailing apps widely used. |
Paying for Transport
- Nol Card: Contactless smart card for metro, bus, tram, taxi; buy at stations/machines, top-up via app/stations. AED 2-25.
- Cash: Taxis accept cash; exact change recommended.
- Apple Pay/Google Pay: Nol cards and some taxis/app payments.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Metro/tram: 5AM-1AM Sun-Thu; buses vary 4AM-midnight; taxis 24/7.
- Weekend: Metro/tram: 8AM-1AM Fri-Sat; buses reduced; taxis 24/7.
- Night service: Metro until 1AM daily; night buses N01-N13 operate 1AM-5AM.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Careem Available Primary app; airport pickup available.
- Uber Available Available; integrates with Nol for some payments.
Airport Connections
- metro - Dubai Metro Red Line: 15-25 min to Downtown/Bur Dubai, AED 3-7.50 Nol
- other - Dubai International (DXB): 10-40 min depending on traffic, AED 30-60
- other - Al Maktoum (DWC): 30-60 min, AED 60-100
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Use Nol Silver/Gold card for convenience; metro avoids traffic; download RTA Dubai app for live tracking; taxis have women's sections; Friday-Saturday weekend, services reduced; business areas like Downtown best by metro; pre-book Careem for airport.