Sometimes it can be a hassle to carry around a pocket full of cards and cash.
Wouldn’t it be simpler to have one card that does it all? Enter nol card.
You may have thought that a nol card was only for hopping on the metro, tram, bus or water taxi and the Palm Monorail, but you can actually use your nol card in Dubai to pay for a host of things of other things.
Plus, if you get an Emaar nol card (Dhs55), you can use it to get up to 40 percent discount off some of Dubai’s top attractions.
Mind. Blown.
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Want to know how to make the most of your nol card in Dubai? Here are all your answers.
How do I top up my nol card in Dubai?
There are four different nol card colours to select from which all have different features: silver, red, gold, and blue.
As of June 2024, a new nol card has been introduced in Dubai and it’s offering huge discounts all over the emirate, making a choice of five nol cards available in Dubai.
The new travel card will offer users discounts of up to Dhs70,000 on products and services across the city in addition to the usual uses for public transport, taxi and parking fares.
Read more: The unexpected perks of the new Dubai nol card
You can top up your nol travel card via the nol Pay app as well as machines around the city.
Using the app is the easiest way to add cash to your account.
Once you download the app all you need to do is tap your nol card on your mobile phone to view card information, such as transaction history, credit and expiry date. It’s super convenient.
Where can I pay with my nol card in Dubai?
As well as public transport you can use your nol card in Dubai to settle your RTA taxi fare and your RTA paid parking at the Etihad Museum.
But be aware that the minimum spend for a taxi using your nol card will change depending on where and when you hail a cab.
You can also use the money on your nol card to pay for groceries and snacks as 2,000+ shops around the city accept nol cards as payment as well as a list of casual dining restaurant.
Where can I pay for food with my nol card in Dubai?
Several outlets or stores accept payment via nol card and these include:
- 800 Degrees Pizza
- Burger King
- Carter’s
- Cravia
- Gloria Jean’s Coffee
- London Dairy
- Mister Baker
- Pavo’s Pizza
What attractions can I pay for with my nol card in Dubai?
Two attractions accept nol card payment in Dubai:
- Etihad Museum
- IMG World of Adventure
What pharmacies can I pay with my nol card in Dubai?
The following pharmacies accept nol card payments in Dubai:
- Aster
- Medcom
- MEDICINA
What supermarkets can I pay for my shopping with my nol card in Dubai?
- Aswaaq
- All Day convenience store
- Al Maya supermarkets
- Carrefour
- K Circle
- Lulu Hypermarket
- Zoom
Are there other services I can use my nol card to pay for?
Yes, you can use your nol card to pay for these everyday services:
- 050 telecom
- Autopro car services
- ENOC petrol stations
- Medcare clinics
- TASJEEL government services
Discounts on attractions using an Emaar nol card in Dubai
Emaar teamed up with nol cards to release a special Emaar nol card. Costing Dhs55 per card (and available to purchase at nol stations and Emaar counters), you can get up to 40 percent discount off on some brilliant attractions including:
- Burj Khalifa
- Dig-It
- Dubai Aquarium
- Dubai Mall
- Dubai Opera
- Ekart Zabeel
- KidZania
- VR Park
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