Dubai Metro Monthly Passes (2026 Prices)
If you ride the metro daily, a monthly pass almost always beats pay-as-you-go. Passes give unlimited metro, tram and bus travel within your chosen zones and are loaded straight onto a Silver or Blue Nol card.
Pass Prices (Standard, Adult)
| Validity | 1 zone | 2 adjacent zones | All zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | AED 50 | AED 80 | AED 110 |
| 30 days | AED 140 | AED 230 | AED 350 |
| 90 days | AED 400 | AED 660 | AED 1,000 |
| 365 days | AED 1,450 | AED 2,400 | AED 3,650 |
Concession (Blue card) passes for students and seniors cost roughly half. Prices are RTA-published rates; confirm current rates at nol.ae when buying.
Does a Monthly Pass Save You Money?
Quick math: commuting across 3+ zones twice a day costs AED 15/day, capped at AED 14 — about AED 300+ per month. The AED 350 all-zones pass wins once you add weekend trips; a 2-zone commuter paying AED 10/day (~AED 220/month) saves clearly with the AED 230 pass only if they also travel off-commute. One-zone riders usually do better with pay-as-you-go and the daily cap.
How to Buy a Pass
- Get a Silver or Blue Nol card.
- At any station ticket office or machine, choose "Travel Pass", select zones and validity, and pay.
- Or load it in the Nol Pay app — the pass activates on first tap-in.
Passes cover the zones you select; if you travel outside them, the extra fare is deducted from your card balance automatically.
Planning more journeys? Start from the Dubai Metro map with all stations — every line, station and fare zone on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Dubai Metro monthly pass?
A 30-day pass costs AED 140 for one zone, AED 230 for two adjacent zones, or AED 350 for all zones, loaded onto a Silver or Blue Nol card.
Is there a yearly Dubai Metro pass?
Yes. An annual (365-day) pass costs AED 1,450 for one zone, AED 2,400 for two zones, or AED 3,650 for all zones — the cheapest per-day rate the RTA offers.
Do monthly passes include buses and the tram?
Yes. RTA travel passes cover metro, tram and public buses within the selected zones.