Dubai Metro, Tram and bus passengers can now use QR code tickets on their phones

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a digital ticketing system enabling passengers to use QR codes on their smartphones for travel on the Dubai Metro, Tram, and public buses. This eliminates the need for paper tickets. Users can purchase digital nol tickets through the nol Pay or S hail apps and scan them at designated readers throughout Dubai's public transport network.

Metro ticket validation occurs at blue entry gates, while bus passengers must hold their phone over red nol readers near entrances. The service also works on Dubai Tram. To buy a ticket, passengers open either app, pick a single-trip ticket or one-day pass, select their zone or destination, and complete payment. The QR code is issued instantly through the app.

Unused digital QR tickets remain valid for 90 days from purchase. One-day passes are valid until midnight on the same day. Passengers must scan their digital tickets at check-in and check-out points, including during transfers. Etihad Rail Dubai passengers can add nol day passes for DH22. The RTA notifies drivers of traffic delays due to the cycling race Ru’ya and issues Metro and parking advisories. Oud Maitha travel time has been reduced from 20 minutes to just five minutes.