Dubai Metro Fare Calculator (2026)
Select your start and end stations to instantly calculate your Dubai Metro fare for every Nol card type. Rates follow the RTA's 2026 zone-based pricing: AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two adjacent zones, and AED 7.50 for longer journeys (Silver card).
Dubai Metro Fares 2026 (by Zones Crossed)
| Journey | Nol Silver | Nol Gold (Gold Class) | Nol Blue (concession)* | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within 1 zone | AED 3.00 | AED 6.00 | AED 1.50 | AED 4.00 |
| 2 adjacent zones | AED 5.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 2.50 | AED 6.00 |
| 3 or more zones | AED 7.50 | AED 15.00 | AED 3.75 | AED 8.50 |
*Blue (Personal) card concession fares apply to registered students, seniors (60+) and People of Determination. Daily spending caps: AED 14 on Silver/Blue standard class, AED 20 with Gold Class. Children under 5 travel free.
How Dubai Metro Zones Work
Dubai's public transport network is divided into seven numbered fare zones; the metro passes through five of them. Your fare depends on how many zones your journey touches — not on the number of stations. Travelling within one zone is cheapest; crossing into a neighbouring zone costs AED 5; anything wider is capped at AED 7.50 with a Silver card. Transfers between metro, tram and bus within 30 minutes count as one journey.
Fares shown are indicative single-journey adult prices based on published RTA rates. Boundary stations can be charged in either adjacent zone; always confirm unusual journeys with the RTA S'hail app or nol.ae.
Planning more journeys? Start from the latest Dubai Metro map — every line, station and fare zone on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Dubai Metro fare calculated?
Fares are based on the number of fare zones your journey touches, not distance or stations. With a Nol Silver card: AED 3 within one zone, AED 5 across two adjacent zones, and AED 7.50 for three or more zones.
What is the maximum I can spend on the metro per day?
Daily fares are capped at AED 14 for standard class on Silver and Blue cards, and AED 20 including Gold Class. After reaching the cap, further journeys that day are free.
How much is the metro from the airport to Dubai Mall?
From Airport Terminal 1 or 3 to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall crosses two adjacent zones, so the fare is AED 5 with a Nol Silver card (AED 10 in Gold Class).
Do children pay Dubai Metro fares?
Children under 5 years old travel free. Students aged 5 and above can apply for a Blue (Personal) Nol card for a 50% concession on fares.