DubaiChecked

Changelog

Everything that changed, and everything we checked and found unchanged. This is the full cumulative record. The weekly email is a short summary of it with links back here.

Page and value changes

checkedPage published — Does an Etihad Rail ticket cover the Dubai Metro?
checkedPage published — How much is the Bus on Demand in Dubai?
changedAdded: the QR ticket's fares and its service fee per purchase, from RTA's QR Ticket page. Single trips cost the same as on a paper Red Ticket; the fee is charged per purchase, not per ticket. Also added the 1-Day Pass, how long a QR ticket lasts, and the paper QR ticket. Checked: RTA QR Ticket page, 2026-10-25. — Can I pay for the Dubai Metro with a bank card or my phone?
changedAdded: the QR ticket's fare and its service fee per purchase, from RTA's QR Ticket page. Bought together, QR trips cost the same as a paper Red Ticket, so the break-even is unchanged. No card price or fare changed. Checked: RTA QR Ticket page, 2026-10-25. — Which nol card should you buy in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said e&'s visitor packs come in 24 hours, 48 hours, 7, 14 and 28 days, each valid for 28 days. e&'s current Visitor Line plans run 28 days, except the Unlimited plan at 10 days; the shorter lengths come from an older e& support page. Cause: we combined two e& pages that disagree. Checked: e& Visitor Line plans page, 2026-10-22. — Should you get an eSIM, a local SIM, or use roaming in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said e&'s visitor packs come in 24 hours, 48 hours, 7, 14 and 28 days, each valid for 28 days. e&'s current Visitor Line plans run 28 days, except the Unlimited plan at 10 days; the shorter lengths come from an older e& support page. Cause: we combined two e& pages that disagree. Checked: e& Visitor Line plans page, 2026-10-22. — Is it worth buying a SIM card at Dubai airport?
changedAdded: a link from the water taxi row to the page with its timetable. No fare changed. — How much is an abra ride in Dubai?
checkedPage published — What time does the Dubai Tram run?
changedAdded: RTA's nol Pay app now issues the Red Ticket as a QR code, with a link to the new page on paying by phone or bank card. No fare changed. Checked: RTA nol Pay app listing and Manage nol Card page, 2026-10-20. — Which nol card should you buy in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said the last Metro train is at midnight, 01:00 on Friday. Midnight is when the stations close. RTA's station-by-station timetable has the last train into the city leaving Airport Terminal 3 at 22:56 from Monday to Thursday and 23:56 on Friday. Cause: we read the station opening hours as the last departure. Checked: RTA Metro and Tram timings (REG_20260925), 2026-10-19. — How do you get from DXB to the city โ€” metro, taxi, or pickup?
checkedPage published — What time is the last metro from Dubai Airport?
changedThe UAE portal moved the stamp on its tourist visa page from 10 Aug 2026 to 01 Oct 2026. Every value on this page was re-read against the portal: none changed (90 + 90 days, USD 4,000 over six months, 180-day insurance, onward ticket, issuers, GCC resident permit 30 + 30 days). Checked: u.ae tourist visa page, 2026-10-18. — How long can you stay in Dubai on a tourist visa?
changedAdded: a link to the new page on abra times. This page said RTA's abra flyer prints departure times for the other routes; they now have their own page, route by route. No fare changed. Checked: RTA abra flyer, 2026-10-18. — How much is an abra ride in Dubai?
checkedPage published — What time do the abras run in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said every Airalo UAE package is unlimited data, with no fixed-GB tiers. Airalo also sells 11 fixed-data UAE packages, from $4.00 for 1 GB over 3 days to 20 GB over 30 days, and its unlimited packages slow to 1 Mbps after 3 GB in a day. Cause: our own omission, we read only the page's default list. The six unlimited prices are unchanged. Checked: Airalo UAE eSIM page, 2026-10-14. — Should you get an eSIM, a local SIM, or use roaming in Dubai?
changedSeason 31 has opened. The page now says Global Village is open instead of closed, and adds what the operator published for the new season: daily hours, the Tuesday rule, ticket prices (AED 30 any day, AED 25 weekday) and free entry. Also added: the four public bus routes and RTA's AED 12 bus fare. Checked: globalvillage.ae (home and visit pages) and RTA's bus service page, 2026-10-14. — Is Global Village open right now?
correctedCorrection: this page said nol works on RTA's boats other than the traditional abra, and that the Global Village electric abra costs AED 75 a person like the one at Dubai Mall. RTA's abra flyer (September 2026) says nol is not accepted at the Global Village, Burj Khalifa, Burj Plaza and The Palace stations, and prices the Global Village abra at AED 52.5 for the whole boat. Cause: we read RTA's general nol note and its combined electric abra entry as covering every station. Also added: cash and card rules, and that under-5s pay the full fare on the electric abra. Checked: RTA abra flyer and timetable page, 2026-10-13. — How much is an abra ride in Dubai?
checkedPage published — What time does the Dubai Marina water taxi run?
checkedPage published — How much is the Dubai Ferry?
changedAdded: a link to the new Dubai Ferry page. This page said ferry fares were not available because RTA's marine page does not list them; RTA's ferry flyer (September 2026) does, and they now have their own page. Checked: RTA Dubai Ferry flyer, 2026-10-10. — How much is an abra ride in Dubai?
checkedPage published — How much is the bus from Dubai to Hatta?
checkedPage published — How much is an abra ride in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” the cost table said a taxi from the airport has no bag limit in practice. None of RTA, Dubai Airports or Dubai Taxi states a limit or its absence, and we had no source for the claim; the cell now says no limit is published. Cause: a statement we had no source for. Also added: Dubai Taxi, which runs the airport taxis, lists the same car and van starting fares as RTA, and publishes a per-kilometre rate for its airport taxi. Checked: Dubai Taxi airport taxi page, 2026-10-05. — How do you get from DXB to the city โ€” metro, taxi, or pickup?
checkedPage published — How much does a Dubai taxi charge per kilometre?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said Terminal 1's D Gates have lounges but no room to sleep in, and listed the DXB Hotel among Terminal 1's facilities. Dubai Airports' list, beyond the entries it shows at first, includes Sleepover sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly, at Terminal 3's A, B and C Gates and at Terminal 1's D Gates; the DXB Hotel is in Terminal 3 only. The page also said Terminal 3's spas sell shower access, which none of the sources states. Cause: our omission and misreading; we read only the part of the list that loads first. Checked: Dubai Airports Relax and refresh, Sleepover and Dubai International Hotel pages, 2026-10-06. — Where can you sleep or shower at Dubai airport?
changedAdded: the per-kilometre rate. RTA's fare table has none; Dubai Taxi publishes one for its own cars, the same whether hailed or booked in an app, and a higher one for its airport taxi. Dubai Taxi's airport page also lists the same car and van starting fares as RTA's table. Checked: Dubai Taxi service pages, 2026-10-05. — What gets added to a Dubai taxi fare on top of the meter?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page gave only Dubai Airports' single airport taxi starting fare, measured the airport premium against the city minimum fare (a different figure from the starting fare), and said a taxi from the airport costs more than a Metro card plus journey, which the published fares do not show. RTA's fare table lists separate airport starting fares for a car and a van, and a lower starting fare for a taxi hailed in the city. The page now shows both official figures and compares like with like. Cause: our omission. Checked: RTA taxi service page and Dubai Airports taxi page, 2026-10-04. — How do you get from DXB to the city โ€” metro, taxi, or pickup?
checkedPage published — Can you book a women-only taxi in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page gave the airport taxi starting fare as Dubai Airports' single figure. RTA's fare table lists a lower starting fare for a taxi car and the same figure for a van; the page now uses RTA's figures. Cause: our omission. Checked: RTA taxi service page, 2026-10-04. — Can I take my suitcases on the Dubai Metro?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page gave the airport taxi starting fare only as Dubai Airports' single figure. RTA's fare table lists a lower starting fare for a taxi car and the same figure for a van. Both are now shown. Cause: our omission. Checked: RTA taxi service page and Dubai Airports taxi page, 2026-10-04. — What should you do in the first 30 minutes after landing in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” the airport row applied RTA's luxury-ride floor to Dubai Airports' airport starting fare and called it RTA's own figure. RTA's fare table gives its own, lower starting fare for a regular taxi car from the airport, and the row now uses it. Cause: our omission. Checked: RTA taxi service page, 2026-10-04. — Is Uber more expensive than a taxi in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said RTA publishes no night tariff and no rate for its rush-hour windows. RTA's fare table on the same page sets starting fares by the hour: higher at night for a taxi hailed on the road, higher in the rush-hour windows for one booked in an app, and separate airport fares for a car and a van. The page also measured the airport premium against the city minimum fare, a different figure from the starting fare. Cause: our omission; the table sits in a drop-down we did not read. Checked: RTA taxi service page, 2026-10-04. — What gets added to a Dubai taxi fare on top of the meter?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said Uber, Careem and Bolt prices move with demand, unlike the meter. RTA lists Careem (Hala Taxi) and Bolt, with Zed and Yango, as apps for booking a regular metered taxi. Uber is on RTA's separate luxury-vehicle list, priced at a set minimum margin above taxi fares. Cause: our omission. Checked: RTA taxi and luxury-vehicle service pages, 2026-10-03. — How do you get from DXB to the city โ€” metro, taxi, or pickup?
checkedPage published — Is Uber more expensive than a taxi in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said Uber, Careem and Bolt set their own fares outside RTA's taxi table. RTA lists Careem (Hala Taxi) and Bolt, with Zed and Yango, as apps for booking a regular metered taxi, which runs on that table. Uber is on RTA's separate luxury-vehicle list. Cause: our omission. Checked: RTA taxi and luxury-vehicle service pages, 2026-10-03. — What gets added to a Dubai taxi fare on top of the meter?
checkedPage published — Can tourists use hourly car rental in Dubai?
checkedPage published — Can you drive in Dubai on your home driving licence?
checkedPage published — How much is a Salik toll in Dubai?
changedAdded: buses from DXB. Dubai Airports lists bus stands at Arrivals in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and requires a nol card โ€” cash is not accepted. Terminal 2 has no Metro station, so this is its public-transport option. Checked: Dubai Airports, Bus, 2026-09-25. — How do you get from DXB to the city โ€” metro, taxi, or pickup?
correctedCorrection โ€” the note shown with the in-person requirement on this page said e& has no online route, which contradicted this page's own answer. The note now matches the source: e& sells the Visitor Line online and delivers it. Cause: our own omission in a shared value. Checked: e& Visitor Line page, 2026-09-25. — Can you buy a UAE tourist SIM before you arrive in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said e& has no self-service online route to its Visitor Line. e& sells the Visitor Line online and delivers it; the passport and visa are what it lists for buying in person. Cause: our own omission, the online route on the same page was not recorded. Checked: e& Visitor Line page, 2026-09-25. — Should you get an eSIM, a local SIM, or use roaming in Dubai?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said e& has no self-service online route to its Visitor Line. e& sells the Visitor Line online and delivers it; the passport and visa are what it lists for buying in person. Cause: our own omission, the online route on the same page was not recorded. Checked: e& Visitor Line page, 2026-09-25. — Is it worth buying a SIM card at Dubai airport?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page said the Gold Class cabin is at the front of the train. RTA's Metro page says who may use the cabin, not where it is, so the position is removed. Cause: our own error, the position was not taken from a source. Checked: RTA Dubai Metro page, 2026-09-24. — Which nol card should you buy in Dubai?
checkedPage published — Can I take my suitcases on the Dubai Metro?
changedGlobal Village now gives an exact opening day for Season 31 โ€” 14 October 2026 โ€” and an end month of May 2027. At the previous check on 2026-09-16 it gave only the month. The page is rewritten around the fixed date. Checked: globalvillage.ae, 2026-09-24. — Is Global Village open right now?
checkedPage published — What gets you fined on the Dubai Metro?
checkedPage published — Which Dubai Metro cabin can I ride in?
checkedPage published — What counts as oversized baggage at Dubai airport?
checkedPage published — Where do you report something lost at Dubai airport?
checkedPage published — Can someone meet you at Dubai airport arrivals?
checkedPage published — Is there any tax beyond VAT on what you buy in Dubai?
checkedPage published — How long can you stay in Dubai on a tourist visa?
correctedCorrection โ€” this page previously said a free visa on arrival covers more than 50 countries. Dubai Airports lists 47. Cause: our own error, the figure was never counted from the list. Checked: Dubai Airports, Passport control & visas, 2026-09-16. — Can I leave Dubai airport during a layover?
checkedPage published — Is Global Village open right now?
changedAiralo's 5-day unlimited UAE package dropped from $20.50 to $19.00. The other five package prices were re-read from the same page and are unchanged. — Should you get an eSIM, a local SIM, or use roaming in Dubai?
checkedPage published — Should you exchange money at Dubai airport?
checkedPage published — Is it worth buying a SIM card at Dubai airport?
checkedPage published — Can I leave Dubai airport during a layover?
checkedPage published — Where can you sleep or shower at Dubai airport?
checkedPage published — Which nol card should you buy in Dubai?

Verification log

Every tracked value, when it was last read from its source, and when it is next due. A value that has not changed still gets a date. That is the point.

ValueCurrentSourceLast checkedNext dueCycle
nol_qr_fare_all_zonesAED 8.5RTAhigh
nol_qr_day_passAED 20RTAhigh
nol_qr_service_feeAED 2RTAhigh
nol_qr_day_pass_goldAED 40RTAhigh
nol_qr_day_pass_max_per_purchase5RTAmedium
etihad_combined_qrone QR code for the Etihad Rail journey and an optional nol 1-Day PassRTAmedium
etihad_combined_where_to_buythe nol Pay or S'hail app, under Etihad Rail Ticket, which hands you over to Etihad Rail's own booking platformRTAmedium
etihad_combined_pass_classesRegular or GoldRTAmedium
etihad_combined_pass_scopethe Dubai Metro, the Tram and public buses, but not intercity or seasonal busesRTAmedium
etihad_combined_pass_activationfrom your first scan at an RTA validator until midnight that dayRTAmedium
etihad_combined_changesEtihad Rail Customer Service, under Etihad Rail's termsRTAmedium
etihad_rail_passenger_start30 September 2026Government of Dubai Media Officestatic
etihad_rail_networkAbu Dhabi, Dubai and FujairahGovernment of Dubai Media Officelow
etihad_rail_fare_comfort_fromAED 39Government of Dubai Media Officelow
etihad_rail_fare_premium_fromAED 109Government of Dubai Media Officelow
etihad_rail_bookingthe Etihad Rail app, its website and the ticket machines at the stationsGovernment of Dubai Media Officelow
etihad_rail_metro_linka dedicated pedestrian bridge to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro StationGovernment of Dubai Media Officelow
nol_qr_personalone ticket per passenger, and it can't be shared or passed onRTAmedium
bod_fareAED 5RTAhigh
bod_extra_passenger_fareAED 4RTAhigh
bod_interzone_fareAED 7RTAhigh
bod_business_bay_fareAED 2RTAhigh
bod_max_riders6RTAmedium
bod_zonesAl Barsha (1, 2 and 3), Al Nahda, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Business Bay, Al Rigga, Port Saeed, Downtown, Al Karama, Oud Metha, Barsha Heights, DIFC, Al Mankhool, Al Qusais, Al Warqa, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Investment Park, Al Satwa, Al Quoz and MirdifRTAmedium
bod_zone_count20RTAmedium
bod_paymenta credit or debit card in the app, Ride Credits bought in the app, or a nol cardRTAmedium
bod_eligiblecitizens, residents and visitorsRTAmedium
bod_not_integratednot part of the bus and metro fare: each Bus on Demand trip is paid on its ownRTAmedium
rta_female_taxi_eligiblefemale citizens, residents and visitorsRTAmedium
rta_female_taxi_channelsthe S'hail and Bolt apps, and the taxi ranks at Dubai International (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and Al Maktoum InternationalRTAmedium
rta_female_taxi_kmAED 2.19RTAhigh
dtc_ladies_taxi_riderswomen and families of any nationalityDubai Taxi Company (DTC)medium
dtc_ladies_taxi_vehiclea van with a pink roof and a female driverDubai Taxi Company (DTC)medium
dtc_ladies_taxi_channelsthe Bolt and S'hail apps, the taxi ranks at Dubai's airports and Port Rashid, and on the road when one passesDubai Taxi Company (DTC)medium
dtc_ladies_taxi_airport_baseAED 25Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_taxi_kmAED 2.45Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_taxi_appsBolt, S'hail and CareemDubai Taxi Company (DTC)medium
dxb_left_luggage_t1_standardAED 40Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_left_luggage_t1_oversizeAED 50Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_left_luggage_t2_standardAED 40Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_left_luggage_t2_oversizeAED 50Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_left_luggage_t3_standardAED 35Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_left_luggage_t3_oversizeAED 40Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_left_luggage_block_hours12Dubai Airportslow
dxb_left_luggage_standard_size21 x 24 x 11 inchesDubai Airportslow
dxb_left_luggage_hours24/7Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_left_luggage_operator_t12dnata Baggage ServicesDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_left_luggage_operator_t3Emirates Left LuggageDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_trolley_freefree of charge at locations across DXB and DWCDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_porter_t12_fromAED 30Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_porter_t3_regularAED 40Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_porter_t3_flatbedAED 100Dubai Airportshigh
dxb_porter_paymentpaid directly to the porterDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_oversize_threshold90 cm long, 75 cm high and 60 cm wideDubai Airportslow
dxb_flat_surface_ruleat least one flat surfaceDubai Airportslow
dxb_oversize_procedurecheck in at the airline's baggage counter first, then drop the bag at the oversized baggage counterDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_cardboard_boxaccepted as checked-in baggage if the box is robust and of good qualityDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_baggage_wrappingoffered in the check-in areasDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_security_may_open_bagsopen bags to identify and remove suspiciously packaged or prohibited items without the guest presentDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_security_damage_liabilitynot liable for any associated damageDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_electronics_trayin hand luggage, easy to reach, and in a separate tray at the security checkDubai Airportslow
dxb_power_bank_locationin hand luggageDubai Airportslow
dxb_old_tagsremove old baggage tags before check-inDubai Airportslow
dxb_du_counter_locationsTerminal 1 Arrivals, Terminal 2 Main Terminal, Terminal 3 ArrivalsDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_du_free_tourist_simfree tourist SIMs at DXB's immigration countersDubai Airportshigh
nol_qr_fare_one_zoneAED 4RTAhigh
nol_qr_fare_two_zonesAED 6RTAhigh
nol_qr_validity90 days if unused, and until the end of the day once usedRTAhigh
nol_qr_paper_expiry11:59pm on the day you buy itRTAhigh
miracle_garden_season_policyseasonal, and the garden does not publish its opening and closing dates in advanceDubai Miracle Gardenhigh
miracle_garden_typical_hours9:00 AM to 9:00 PMDubai Miracle Gardenmedium
miracle_garden_entry_rulesingle entry onlyDubai Miracle Gardenlow
eand_visitor_pack_validity28 dayse& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_pack_durations28 days on most plans, 10 days on the Unlimited plane& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_requirementsa valid passport and visae& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_sim_per_passport2e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_min_age18e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_online_paymentonly 3D Secure credit and debit cardse& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_no_refundno refund on plans once purchasede& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_line_validitythe same validity as your visa on arrivale& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_repurchasecan be purchased multiple times, at the same pricee& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_visitor_data_defaultrestricted, to prevent accidental chargese& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_sdb_price_per_20mbAED 1.05e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)high
eand_sdb_daily_capAED 9.45e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)high
eand_sdb_subscribean SMS reading SDB to 1012e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
eand_out_local_call_per_minAED 0.63e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)high
eand_out_local_smsAED 0.19e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)high
eand_out_intl_smsAED 0.63e& UAE (formerly Etisalat)high
eand_premium_numbers_excludedlocal numbers with the 600 prefix are excluded from the allowancese& UAE (formerly Etisalat)medium
nol_bank_card_phasethe third and final phaseGovernment of Dubai Media Officehigh
nol_abt_deadlinethe end of the first quarter of 2027Government of Dubai Media Officehigh
nol_abt_progress72Government of Dubai Media Officehigh
nol_abt_deadline_2025the end of Q3 2026Government of Dubai Media Officestatic
nol_qr_modesMetro, Tram and busRTA (App Store listing)medium
nol_qr_productsa QR Ticket, and a Combined QR Ticket with Etihad RailRTAmedium
nol_red_ticket_limits90 days, with up to 10 trips or 5 day passes loadedRTAmedium
nol_red_ticket_modesbus, Metro and TramRTAmedium
nol_virtual_card_phonesselected Samsung and Huawei phones, and the Huawei Watch 3 and 3 ProRTAmedium
nol_virtual_card_loginUAE PassRTAmedium
nol_machine_paymentcash or a credit or debit cardRTAmedium
metro_tt_editionREG_20260925RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_lp_mon_thu22:56RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_expo_mon_thu22:52RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_lp_fri23:52RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_expo_fri23:56RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_lp_sat22:56RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_expo_sat22:52RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_lp_sun22:51RTAmedium
metro_t3_last_expo_sun22:55RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_lp_mon_thu22:58RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_expo_mon_thu22:54RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_lp_fri23:54RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_expo_fri23:58RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_lp_sat22:58RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_expo_sat22:54RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_lp_sun22:53RTAmedium
metro_t1_last_expo_sun22:57RTAmedium
metro_t3_first_mon_sat05:05 towards Life Pharmacy, 05:08 towards Expo 2020RTAmedium
metro_t3_first_sun08:03 towards Life Pharmacy, 08:07 towards Expo 2020RTAmedium
metro_t1_first_mon_sat05:07 towards Life Pharmacy, 05:10 towards Expo 2020RTAmedium
metro_t1_first_sun08:05 towards Life Pharmacy, 08:09 towards Expo 2020RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_to_airport_mon_thu23:35RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t1_mon_thu00:00RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t3_mon_thu00:02RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_to_airport_fri00:35RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t1_fri01:00RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t3_fri01:02RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_to_airport_sat23:35RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t1_sat00:00RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t3_sat00:02RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_to_airport_sun23:34RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t1_sun23:59RTAmedium
metro_bk_last_at_t3_sun00:01RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_sufouh_wk06:00 to 00:24RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_sufouh_sun09:00 to 00:20RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_kv_wk06:01 to 00:25RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_kv_sun09:01 to 00:21RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_palm_wk06:04 to 00:28RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_palm_sun09:04 to 00:24RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_media_wk06:06 to 00:30RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_media_sun09:06 to 00:26RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_seyahi_wk06:08 to 00:32RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_seyahi_sun09:08 to 00:28RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_mtowers_wk06:11 to 00:35RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_mtowers_sun09:11 to 00:31RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_marina_wk06:14 to 00:38RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_marina_sun09:14 to 00:34RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_jbr1_wk06:18 to 00:42RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_jbr1_sun09:18 to 00:38RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_jbr2_wk06:21 to 00:45RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_jbr2_sun09:21 to 00:41RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_jlt_wk06:25 to 00:49RTAmedium
tram_t_jlt_jlt_sun09:25 to 00:45RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_jlt_wk06:26 to 00:50RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_jlt_sun09:26 to 00:46RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_mmall_wk06:27 to 00:51RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_mmall_sun09:27 to 00:47RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_marina_wk06:29 to 00:53RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_marina_sun09:29 to 00:49RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_mtowers_wk06:32 to 00:56RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_mtowers_sun09:32 to 00:52RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_seyahi_wk06:35 to 00:59RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_seyahi_sun09:35 to 00:55RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_media_wk06:37 to 01:01RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_media_sun09:37 to 00:57RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_palm_wk06:39 to 01:03RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_palm_sun09:39 to 00:59RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_kv_wk06:41 to 01:05RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_kv_sun09:41 to 01:01RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_sufouh_wk06:42 to 01:06RTAmedium
tram_t_suf_sufouh_sun09:42 to 01:02RTAmedium
metro_dmcc_latest_last_mon_thu23:48RTAmedium
metro_dmcc_latest_last_fri00:48RTAmedium
metro_dmcc_latest_last_sat23:48RTAmedium
metro_dmcc_latest_last_sun23:48RTAmedium
tourist_visa_purposeA tourist visa is for those who are not eligible for visa on arrival or a visa-free entry to the UAEu.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_stay_days90u.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_extension_days90u.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_bank_balance_usdUSD 4000u.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_balance_window_months6u.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_insurance_days180u.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_nationalitiesThis type of tourist visa can be issued for all nationalitiesu.aemedium
tourist_visa_5y_ticket_requirementa ticket showing continuing or return journey from the UAEu.aemedium
tourist_visa_issuersairlines, licensed travel agents and hotels, or online through ICP or GDRFA Dubaiu.aemedium
tourist_visa_embassy_exclusionThe UAE's embassies do not issue tourist visasu.aemedium
gcc_resident_permit_stay_days30u.aemedium
gcc_resident_permit_extension_days30u.aemedium
uae_tourist_visa_page_updated01 Oct 2026u.aehigh
tourist_visa_5y_sponsorshipenter the UAE multiple times on self-sponsorshipu.aemedium
tourist_visa_airline_conditionEach airline has conditions that must be met, and one of them is flying with themu.aemedium
tourist_visa_agent_cautionrefrain from paying or sending copies of your official documents until you are sure the tour operator is genuineu.aemedium
abra_t_cr3_oldsouq_baniyas_wk07:15 to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr3_oldsouq_baniyas_sun10:15 to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr3_oldsouq_baniyas_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr3_baniyas_oldsouq_wk07:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr3_baniyas_oldsouq_sun10:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr3_baniyas_oldsouq_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr6_baniyas_alseef_wk07:45 to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr6_baniyas_alseef_sun10:15 to 23:40RTAmedium
abra_t_cr6_baniyas_alseef_gap12:45 to 13:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr6_alseef_baniyas_wk07:30 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr6_alseef_baniyas_sun10:00 to 23:50RTAmedium
abra_t_cr6_alseef_baniyas_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr4_sabkha_fahidi_wk08:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr4_sabkha_fahidi_sun09:30 to 23:20RTAmedium
abra_t_cr4_sabkha_fahidi_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr4_fahidi_sabkha_wk08:15 to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr4_fahidi_sabkha_sun09:45 to 23:35RTAmedium
abra_t_cr4_fahidi_sabkha_gap12:45 to 13:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_fahidi_deira_wk08:00 to 23:30 ยท Friday 08:30 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_fahidi_deira_sun09:30 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_fahidi_deira_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_deira_fahidi_wk08:15 to 23:15 ยท Friday 08:10 to 23:40 ยท Saturday to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_deira_fahidi_sun09:45 to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_deira_fahidi_gap12:35 to 13:35RTAmedium
abra_t_bm2_jaddaf_dfc_wk07:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_bm2_jaddaf_dfc_sun07:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_bm2_jaddaf_dfc_gap12:00 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_bm2_dfc_jaddaf_wk07:05 to 23:45 ยท Friday 07:10 to 23:40 ยท Saturday 07:10 to 23:40RTAmedium
abra_t_bm2_dfc_jaddaf_sun07:10 to 23:40RTAmedium
abra_t_bm2_dfc_jaddaf_gap12:10 to 13:40RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_jaddaf_dch_wk07:00 to 23:00RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_jaddaf_dch_sun07:00 to 23:00RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_jaddaf_dch_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_dch_jaddaf_wk07:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_dch_jaddaf_sun07:00 to 23:30RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_dch_jaddaf_gap12:30 to 13:30RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_wajeha_marasi_wk08:00 to 21:10 ยท Friday to 21:05RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_wajeha_marasi_sun10:00 to 21:10RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_wajeha_marasi_gap12:40 to 14:15RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_marasi_bb_wk08:15 to 21:25 ยท Friday to 21:20RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_marasi_bb_sun10:15 to 21:25RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_marasi_bb_gap12:55 to 14:30RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_marasi_wajeha_wk08:20 to 21:40 ยท Friday to 21:35RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_marasi_wajeha_sun10:20 to 21:40RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_marasi_wajeha_gap13:00 to 14:35RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_bb_godolphin_wk08:25 to 21:35 ยท Friday to 21:30RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_bb_godolphin_sun10:25 to 21:35RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_bb_godolphin_gap13:05 to 14:40RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_bb_marasi_wk08:10 to 21:25 ยท Friday to 21:20RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_bb_marasi_sun10:10 to 21:25RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_bb_marasi_gap12:50 to 14:25RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_godolphin_bb_wk08:00 to 21:20 ยท Friday to 21:15RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_godolphin_bb_sun10:00 to 21:20RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_godolphin_bb_gap12:40 to 14:15RTAmedium
abra_t_cr9_dfc_dch16:05 to 23:25RTAmedium
abra_t_cr9_dch_dfc16:00 to 23:45RTAmedium
abra_t_cr9_daysSaturday and Sunday only, every 20 minutesRTAmedium
abra_t_cr5_peakevery 10 minutes from 11:00 to 19:30, Monday to Thursday (Saturday from 13:30 to 22:30)RTAmedium
abra_t_cr11_freqevery 15 minutes from 07:00, every dayRTAmedium
abra_t_oldtown_edgesevery 30 minutes for the first boats of the day, every 30 to 40 minutes for the lastRTAmedium
abra_t_on_demand16:00 to 22:15 every dayRTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_freqevery 40 minutes by day and every 50 minutes in the evening, switching between 17:35 and 18:10 depending on the stop and the dayRTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_szr18:15 to 21:45 ยท Friday 18:10 to 21:40RTAmedium
abra_t_dc2_full17:40 to 21:10 ยท Friday 17:35 to 21:05RTAmedium
apple_dual_sim_travel_useone number for your home line and another for your travel lineApplelow
apple_dual_sim_messagesboth numbers make and receive calls and send and receive SMSApplelow
apple_dual_sim_one_dataone cellular data network at a timeApplelow
apple_dual_sim_combosa physical SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs on iPhone 13 and laterApplelow
apple_dual_sim_modelsiPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR or laterApplelow
apple_dual_sim_unlockan iPhone unlocked by your carrier, or both plans from the same carrierApplelow
apple_dual_sim_data_switchingonly with Allow Cellular Data Switching turned onApplelow
rta_taxi_min_fare_roadAED 12RTAhigh
rta_taxi_min_fare_ehailAED 13RTAhigh
rta_taxi_waiting_per_minAED 0.5RTAhigh
rta_taxi_sharjah_surchargeAED 20RTAhigh
rta_taxi_salik_passthroughadded to the fare whenever the trip passes a Salik gateRTAmedium
rta_taxi_rush_hoursMonday to Thursday 8am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm, Friday 8am to 10am and 4pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 4pm to midnightRTAmedium
rta_taxi_peak_pricingsubject to change during peak hours and at event locationsRTAmedium
rta_taxi_start_road_dayAED 5RTAhigh
rta_taxi_start_road_nightAED 5.5RTAhigh
rta_taxi_start_ehail_offpeakAED 9RTAhigh
rta_taxi_start_ehail_nightAED 10RTAhigh
rta_taxi_start_ehail_peakAED 13RTAhigh
rta_taxi_start_airport_carAED 20RTAhigh
rta_taxi_start_airport_vanAED 25RTAhigh
rta_taxi_road_night_hours10pm to 6amRTAmedium
rta_taxi_ehail_night_hoursMonday to Thursday 10pm to 6am, Friday to Sunday midnight to 6amRTAmedium
rta_taxi_booking_appsCareem (Hala Taxi), Bolt, Zed and YangoRTAmedium
rta_taxi_own_appS'hailRTAmedium
rta_taxi_payment_methodscash, credit card, nol card, Careem Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Alipay, QR code payment and American ExpressRTAmedium
airalo_uae_3d_3gb_priceUSD 8.50Airalohigh
airalo_uae_7d_5gb_priceUSD 11.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_15d_5gb_priceUSD 11.50Airalohigh
airalo_uae_15d_10gb_priceUSD 19.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_15d_20gb_priceUSD 33.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_30d_5gb_priceUSD 12.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_30d_10gb_priceUSD 20.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_30d_20gb_priceUSD 34.00Airalohigh
global_village_statusopen for Season 31 from 14 October 2026Global Village Dubaihigh
global_village_next_season14 October 2026Global Village Dubaihigh
global_village_season_endMay 2027Global Village Dubaihigh
global_village_season_numberSeason 31Global Village Dubaihigh
global_village_hours_sun_wed4:00 PM โ€“ 12:00 midnightGlobal Village Dubaihigh
global_village_hours_thu_sat4:00 PM โ€“ 1:00 AMGlobal Village Dubaihigh
global_village_tuesday_rulefamilies, couples and women only โ€” except when Tuesday is a public holidayGlobal Village Dubaihigh
global_village_ticket_any_dayAED 30Global Village Dubaihigh
global_village_ticket_weekdayAED 25Global Village Dubaihigh
global_village_free_entrychildren under 3, visitors over 65, and People of Determination with one companionGlobal Village Dubaihigh
global_village_bus_routes102 from Centrepoint Metro, 103 from Union Metro, 104 from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station (via Max Fashion Metro), 106 from Mall of the Emirates MetroGlobal Village Dubaimedium
global_village_bus_hoursusually 3:15 PM โ€“ 11:15 PM daily, about 30 minutes' rideGlobal Village Dubaihigh
global_village_bus_fareAED 12RTAmedium
airalo_uae_3d_priceUSD 12.50Airalohigh
airalo_uae_5d_priceUSD 19.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_7d_priceUSD 27.50Airalohigh
airalo_uae_10d_priceUSD 35.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_15d_priceUSD 49.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_30d_priceUSD 72.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_data_allowanceunlimited, slowed to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a dayAiralohigh
airalo_uae_fixed_range1 GB to 20 GB, valid 3 to 30 daysAiralohigh
airalo_uae_fixed_cheapestUSD 4.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_7d_3gb_priceUSD 9.00Airalohigh
airalo_uae_7d_10gb_priceUSD 18.50Airalohigh
airalo_uae_networkEtisalat (e&)Airalomedium
abra_flyer_editionSeptember 2026RTAmedium
abra_gv_whole_boatAED 52.5RTAhigh
abra_electric_under5AED 75RTAhigh
abra_under5_freefreeRTAmedium
abra_nol_exceptionsthe CR1 and CR2 Creek crossings, and the Global Village, Burj Khalifa, Burj Plaza and The Palace stationsRTAmedium
abra_card_exceptionsthe CR1 and CR2 Creek crossingsRTAmedium
abra_cash_ruleat every stationRTAmedium
abra_crossing_scheduleon demandRTAmedium
wt_flyer_editionMay 2026RTAmedium
wt_paymentcash, nol, credit and debit cardsRTAmedium
wt_free_riderschildren under 5 and People of DeterminationRTAmedium
wt_core_mon_thu12:00 to 23:15RTAmedium
wt_core_fri14:00 to 00:15RTAmedium
wt_core_sat12:00 to 00:25RTAmedium
wt_core_sun12:00 to 23:15RTAmedium
wt_core_peakevery 10 minutes from 16:00 to 21:55 (Saturday to 22:25)RTAmedium
wt_core_offpeakevery 20 minutesRTAmedium
wt_promenade_times16:15 to 21:55 (Saturday to 22:30)RTAmedium
wt_terrace_times16:20 to 22:00 (Saturday to 22:30)RTAmedium
wt_full_from_terrace15:55 to 21:35 (Saturday to 22:10, Sunday to 22:35)RTAmedium
wt_full_from_promenade15:55 to 21:35 (Saturday to 22:10)RTAmedium
wt_outer_freqevery 32 minutesRTAmedium
wt_bm3_out16:10 to 23:40 (Friday to Sunday to 23:55)RTAmedium
wt_bm3_back16:15 to 23:55RTAmedium
wt_bm3_out_freqevery 25 minutesRTAmedium
wt_bm3_back_freqevery 45 minutes Monday to Thursday, every 25 Friday to SundayRTAmedium
wt_seats20RTAmedium
ferry_fr1_silverAED 25RTAhigh
ferry_fr1_goldAED 35RTAhigh
ferry_fr2_silverAED 25RTAhigh
ferry_fr2_goldAED 35RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_silverAED 50RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_goldAED 75RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_child_silverAED 25RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_child_goldAED 37.5RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_family_silverAED 140RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_family_goldAED 210RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_silverAED 15RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_goldAED 25RTAhigh
ferry_under5_rulefree under 5 on FR1, FR2 and FR5RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_child_age2 to 10RTAhigh
ferry_paymentcash, nol, credit and debit cardsRTAhigh
ferry_flyer_editionSeptember 2026RTAhigh
ferry_fr4_times11:30 and 16:30RTAhigh
ferry_fr1_from_ghubaiba13:00 and 18:00RTAhigh
ferry_fr1_from_canal14:25 and 19:25RTAhigh
ferry_fr2_marina_to_bluewaters13:00 and 18:00RTAhigh
ferry_fr2_bluewaters_to_marina14:55 and 19:55RTAhigh
ferry_fr2_bluewaters_to_canal13:20 and 18:20RTAhigh
ferry_fr2_canal_to_bluewaters13:50 and 18:50RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_dubai_mon_thu07:45, 12:00, 16:00, 17:30 and 19:00RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_dubai_fri07:45, 10:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_dubai_sat_sun15:00, 17:00, 20:00 and 22:00RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_sharjah_mon_thu07:00, 08:30, 13:00, 16:45 and 18:15RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_sharjah_fri07:00, 08:30, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00RTAhigh
ferry_fr5_sharjah_sat_sun14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 21:00RTAhigh
ferry_gold_seats14RTAhigh
ferry_silver_seats84RTAhigh
dxb_taxi_starting_fareAED 25Dubai Airportshigh
hatta_express_fareAED 25RTAhigh
hatta_express_routeDubai Mall Bus Station to Hatta Bus StationRTAmedium
hatta_express_hours7 AM to 7 PM, dailyRTAmedium
hatta_express_frequencyevery two hoursRTAmedium
hatta_hoho_fareAED 2RTAhigh
hatta_hoho_landmarksHatta Wadi Hub, Hatta Hill Park, Hatta Dam and the Heritage VillageRTAmedium
hatta_hoho_landmark_count4RTAmedium
hatta_hoho_hours7 AM to 9 PM, dailyRTAmedium
hatta_hoho_frequencyevery 30 minutesRTAmedium
intercity_no_wheelchair_routesAbu Dhabi, Al Ain, Fujairah and HattaRTAmedium
rta_shail_phone600 500 605RTAmedium
rta_bus_paymenta nol card, cash or a credit cardRTAmedium
dxb_metro_terminalsTerminals 1 and 3Dubai Airportslow
dxb_metro_lineRed LineDubai Airportslow
dxb_metro_hours_mon_thu05:00 to midnightDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_metro_hours_fri05:00 to 01:00Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_metro_hours_sat05:00 to midnightDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_metro_hours_sun08:00 to midnightDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_metro_luggage_limittwo pieces, including hand luggageDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_metro_first_train_weekday5Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_metro_first_train_sunday8Dubai Airportsmedium
nol_red_ticket_priceAED 2RTAhigh
nol_silver_priceAED 25RTAhigh
nol_gold_priceAED 25RTAhigh
nol_blue_personal_priceAED 70RTAhigh
nol_silver_epurseAED 19RTAhigh
nol_blue_epurseAED 20RTAhigh
nol_silver_max_balanceAED 1000RTAmedium
nol_blue_max_balanceAED 5000RTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_whereat the ticket office of any Metro stationRTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_capAED 100RTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_feeAED 5RTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_fee_pct2.5RTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_timeon the spotRTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_conditionstill active: not blocked, expired, damaged or faultyRTAmedium
nol_refund_anon_onlineregistered cards onlyRTAmedium
nol_refund_red_window30RTAmedium
nol_refund_red_feeAED 2RTAmedium
nol_overcharge_reasonsno tap-out, a double tap, a cancelled journey or a higher fare chargedRTAmedium
nol_overcharge_window5RTAmedium
nol_overcharge_max_silverAED 4.50RTAmedium
nol_overcharge_max_goldAED 9RTAmedium
nol_overcharge_channelonline only: the RTA website or the nol Pay appRTAmedium
yesim_uae_1gb_30d_priceUSD 3.72Yesimhigh
yesim_uae_3gb_30d_priceUSD 8.40Yesimhigh
yesim_uae_5gb_30d_priceUSD 13.20Yesimhigh
yesim_uae_20gb_30d_priceUSD 38.28Yesimhigh
yesim_uae_30gb_30d_priceUSD 47.52Yesimhigh
yesim_uae_10gb_30d_priceUSD 22.80Yesimhigh
yesim_uae_plan_ladder1 GB to 30 GB, all valid 30 daysYesimhigh
yesim_uae_speed3G, 4G, LTE, or 5G, depending on the mobile data provider and locationYesimmedium
yesim_uae_access_cautionYesim says access to its app and website may be limited inside the UAEYesimmedium
nol_fare_one_zone_silverAED 3RTAhigh
nol_fare_two_zones_silverAED 5RTAhigh
nol_fare_three_plus_zones_silverAED 7.5RTAhigh
nol_fare_one_zone_redAED 4RTAhigh
nol_fare_two_zones_redAED 6RTAhigh
nol_fare_three_plus_zones_redAED 8.5RTAhigh
nol_fare_one_zone_goldAED 6RTAhigh
nol_fare_two_zones_goldAED 10RTAhigh
nol_fare_three_plus_zones_goldAED 15RTAhigh
nol_fare_one_zone_personalAED 3RTAhigh
nol_fare_two_zones_personalAED 5RTAhigh
nol_fare_three_plus_zones_personalAED 7.5RTAhigh
abra_traditional_fareAED 1RTAhigh
abra_traditional_paymentcashRTAmedium
abra_traditional_charterAED 120RTAhigh
abra_ac_fareAED 2RTAhigh
abra_heritage_creek_fareAED 2RTAhigh
abra_canal_stop_fareAED 2RTAhigh
abra_canal_tour_personAED 25RTAhigh
abra_canal_tour_charterAED 300RTAhigh
abra_canal_tour_min6RTAmedium
abra_electric_personAED 75RTAhigh
abra_electric_wholeAED 52.5RTAhigh
water_taxi_marina_hopAED 7RTAhigh
water_taxi_marina_fullAED 21RTAhigh
marine_child_ruleunder 12 only with an adult, and in a life jacketRTAmedium
marine_nol_salesat the air-conditioned abra stationsRTAmedium
rta_marine_nolaccepted on RTA marine transportRTAmedium
abra_electric_duration25 minutesRTAhigh
abra_electric_whole_duration12 to 15 minutesRTAhigh
abra_canal_tour_duration45 minutesRTAhigh
dih_concourse_coveragerooms in Terminal 3 onlyDubai International Hotel (the operator of the in-terminal hotel)medium
dih_transit_onlydesigned exclusively for transit passengersDubai International Hotel (the operator of the in-terminal hotel)medium
dxb_t3_rest_optionsAhlan, Plaza Premium, Emirates and marhaba lounges; Timeless Spa, XpresSpa and Be Relax; Game Space; and the DXB Family Zone at B GatesDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_t1_rest_optionsAhlan Business Class and First Class Lounges, the British Airways Lounge, the marhaba lounge and Be RelaxDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_t2_rest_optionsan Assisted Travel Lounge and the marhaba loungeDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_sleep_optionsthe DXB Hotel and SleepoverDubai Airportsmedium
plaza_premium_facilitiesshowers, a Family Suite and a children's play areaDubai Airportsmedium
sleepover_spacessleeping pods and single, double and bunk cabinsDubai Airportsmedium
sleepover_dxb_locationsopposite Gate A1, between Gates B14 and B18 and next to Gate C14 in Terminal 3, and opposite Gates D6 and D7 in Terminal 1Sleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_hours24 hours, every daySleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_accesstransit and connecting passengers onlySleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_former_namesleep 'n flySleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_bookingnot required, though Sleepover recommends booking aheadSleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_lounge_passesPriority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPassSleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_showersTerminal 3 B Gates and Terminal 1 D GatesSleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
sleepover_late_hold1 hour after the booked check-in timeSleepover (operator of the DXB sleep stations, formerly sleep 'n fly)medium
dtc_airport_taxi_kmAED 2.62Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_airport_taxi_base_carAED 20Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_airport_taxi_base_vanAED 25Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_pod_taxi_kmAED 2.19Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_pod_taxi_ports_kmAED 2.36Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)high
dtc_pod_taxi_bookingbooked in advance through Dubai Taxi's call centre or the Bolt app, or taken from the rank at Dubai's airports and Port RashidDubai Taxi Company (DTC)medium
rta_luxury_appsUber, Careem, Bolt, Yango, XXRIDE, Koi, Blacklane, Moniic, Wheely, Noor Ride, ZED mobility, Cabby and SailoRTAmedium
rta_luxury_premium30RTAmedium
rta_luxury_fare_basisaccording to the type of vehicle and destinationRTAmedium
rta_luxury_paymentcash and credit cardRTAmedium
hourly_rental_visitor_docsPassport, entry visa and driving licenceRTAmedium
hourly_rental_eligibilityAll individuals with a valid driving licence accepted in the UAE for the same class of vehicleRTAmedium
hourly_rental_min_fare_hourAED 30RTAhigh
hourly_rental_min_fare_minuteAED 0.5RTAhigh
hourly_rental_max_fare_hourAED 210RTAhigh
hourly_rental_max_fare_minuteAED 3.5RTAhigh
hourly_rental_max_hours24RTAmedium
hourly_rental_areaStart and end the trip in Dubai; driving to other emirates is allowedRTAmedium
hourly_rental_includedFuel, parking and insuranceRTAmedium
hourly_rental_salikCharged separatelyRTAmedium
hourly_rental_one_driverOnly one person can book the vehicle and drive itRTAmedium
hourly_rental_operatorsUdrive and YaldiRTAmedium
hourly_rental_fleet400RTAmedium
hourly_rental_parkingFree in all public parking spacesRTAmedium
hourly_rental_paymentCredit card or eWallet, deducted automatically when the trip endsRTAmedium
vat_rate5u.aelow
vat_refund_share85u.aehigh
vat_refund_fee_per_tagAED 4.80u.aehigh
vat_refund_min_spendAED 250u.aehigh
vat_refund_validate_days90u.aelow
vat_refund_claim_windowone year from the date of export validationu.aelow
vat_refund_min_age18u.aelow
excise_legal_basisCabinet Decision No. 52 of 2019u.aelow
excise_rate_tobacco100u.aelow
excise_rate_energy_drinks100u.aelow
excise_rate_vape_devices100u.aelow
excise_rate_vape_liquids100u.aelow
excise_rate_carbonated50u.aelow
excise_rate_sweetened50u.aelow
rta_visitor_licence_ruleYou can drive in Dubai only if you're on a visit visa and have a Driving Licence from a GCC or exception countryRTAmedium
rta_visitor_licence_vehicleslight vehicles and motorcyclesRTAmedium
rta_gcc_licence_visitorYes, but only if you're on a visit visa. If you're working or living in the UAE, you have to exchange itRTAmedium
rta_short_term_visa_ruleYes, you can drive a light vehicle or a motorcycle as long as you're on a short term visaRTAmedium
rta_exception_licence_originsAlbania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Kazakhstan, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Texas (United States of America), Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America (with the exception of the State of Texas), UzbekistanRTAmedium
rta_singapore_short_term_ruleYes, as long as you're on a short term visaRTAmedium
rta_idl_visitor_ruleYes, but only if you're on a visit visa, and you can only use it to drive a light vehicle or a motorcycleRTAmedium
rta_transit_visa_drivingYes, but only if you have a valid International Driving Licence and an approval from your insurance companyRTAmedium
rta_exception_eu_gapCzech RepublicRTAmedium
salik_toll_peakAED 6WAM (RTA announcement)medium
salik_toll_offpeakAED 4WAM (RTA announcement)medium
salik_peak_hours6:00 am to 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdaysWAM (RTA announcement)medium
salik_offpeak_hours10:00 am to 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm to 1:00 amWAM (RTA announcement)medium
salik_free_hours1:00 am to 6:00 amWAM (RTA announcement)medium
salik_sunday_exclusionspublic holidays, special occasions, or major eventsWAM (RTA announcement)medium
salik_vat_rate5Salik (DFM disclosure)medium
salik_vat_start1 June 2026Salik (DFM disclosure)medium
salik_tariff_unchangedthe underlying tariff structure remains unchanged, and VAT represents a pass-through item collected on behalf of the FTASalik (DFM disclosure)medium
dxb_bus_standsArrivals, Terminals 1, 2 and 3Dubai Airportslow
dxb_bus_paymentnol card onlyDubai Airportsmedium
rta_metro_suitcases_per_passenger2RTAmedium
rta_metro_large_suitcase_size81 ร— 58 ร— 30 cmRTAmedium
rta_metro_small_suitcase_size55 ร— 38 ร— 20 cmRTAmedium
rta_metro_luggage_stowagein the dedicated luggage area of each cabinRTAmedium
rta_fine_no_fareAED 200RTAlow
rta_fine_card_of_anotherAED 200RTAlow
rta_fine_eat_drinkAED 100RTAlow
rta_fine_sleepingAED 300RTAlow
rta_fine_alcoholAED 500RTAlow
rta_fine_smokingAED 200RTAlow
rta_fine_feet_on_seatsAED 100RTAlow
rta_fine_designated_areasAED 100RTAlow
rta_metro_women_cabinwomen and children onlyRTAlow
rta_metro_gold_cabinGold Class ticket holders onlyRTAlow
rta_children_travel_ruleunder 8 only with an adult; 8 to 11 with a permit issued by their parents; 12 and over may travel aloneRTAlow
dxb_wheelchair_bookingbooked through your airline, in advanceDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_sunflower_lanyardcollected at the airport's special assistance deskDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_special_needs_lanesspecial lanes at all checkpoints and countersDubai Airportslow
dxb_buggy_bookingsubject to availability, and booked by the airline or the service providerDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_taxidxb_freea free TaxiDXB service in Terminal 3, Concourses B and CDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_assistance_request_channelthe airline, not the airportDubai Airportslow
dxb_medical_transportdnata, arranged through your airline, between the Airport Medical CentresDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_inclusive_design_scopeparking, elevators, travellators, toilets, lounges, airport trains, seating, prayer rooms, loading bridges, bus transfers and baggage collectionDubai Airportslow
dxb_lost_item_channelan airport lost item form, or your airlineDubai Airportslow
dxb_lost_hand_baggage_channelthe airport's own lost item formDubai Airportslow
dxb_lost_checked_baggage_channelyour airline, which manages checked baggageDubai Airportslow
dxb_lost_form_fieldsyour flight number and date, name, email, a category, a description and the date of lossDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_lost_form_categories18Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_lost_form_attachment_mb5Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_lost_checked_baggage_faqyour airline's baggage services department, which files the claim and traces the bagDubai Airportslow
dxb_damaged_baggageyour airline's baggage services departmentDubai Airportslow
dxb_transfer_deskthe transfer desks, which issue the boarding pass for the onward flightDubai Airportslow
dxb_separate_ticket_visaclear passport control, collect your baggage, and check in again for the onward flightDubai Airportslow
dxb_separate_ticket_no_visaMarhaba Services at the transfer desk, which moves the bags for a feeDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_t1_d_gates_accessa short trip on an airport trainDubai Airportslow
dxb_t3_gate_accesswalk between B and C Gates, then a short airport train ride to A GatesDubai Airportslow
dxb_no_pickup_areathere is no pick-up area at ArrivalsDubai Airportslow
dxb_dropoff_areadesignated drop-off areas on the Departures level, near the terminal entrances, with a time limitDubai Airportslow
dxb_taxi_pickup_signsa designated taxi pick-up area, signposted from ArrivalsDubai Airportslow
dxb_parking_free_wherefree only at DWC; at DXB it is charged by terminal and parking zoneDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_parking_pwd_free_hours2Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_parking_paymentscanning the QR code on the parking ticket, an automatic pay station, or SalikDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_parking_long_stayparking for more than one day is allowed, and long-term parking existsDubai Airportslow
dxb_checkin_counters_openapproximately three hours before the scheduled departure timeDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_cash_declare_arrivalAED 60000Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_cash_declare_departureAED 100000Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_cash_declare_scopecash and traveller's cheques, in dirhams or the equivalent in any other currencyDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_confiscated_no_returnthere is no route to get confiscated goods backDubai Airportslow
uae_passport_validityat least 6 months from the date of entryu.aelow
uae_transit_rule_absenceNeither the UAE government portal nor Dubai Airports publishes a transit-specific entry ruleu.aelow
uae_visa_page_updated13 Jul 2026u.aemedium
iphone_esim_eid_locationSettings > General > AboutApplelow
android_esim_check_noteno single check โ€” it goes by model and carrierGooglelow
uae_entry_categoriesGCC citizens need no visa, citizens of the 47 countries Dubai Airports lists get a free visa on arrival, and everyone else applies in advance through the GDRFADubai Airportsmedium
gdrfa_desk_dxbthe GDRFA visa office in Terminal 3 arrivals, near Entrance 1, open 24 hoursDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_smart_gate_eligibilityUAE and GCC nationals, UAE residents, and visa-on-arrival guests with biometric passportsDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_phone_limit15Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_liquid_container_ml100Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_liquid_container_count10Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_medication_requirementa prescription for any medication you carry, and a doctor's certificate if you have a metal medical device in your bodyDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_prohibited_hand_luggagelighters, flammable containers, and toy weapons of all kindsDubai Airportsmedium
uae_passport_validity_months6u.aelow
dxb_smartgate_eligibleUAE and GCC nationals, UAE residents, and visa-on-arrival guests with biometric passportsDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_smartgate_actionlook at the green light, without needing to scan a documentDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_smartgate_enrolmentFirst-time Smart Gates users are registered at the passport control touchpoint on arrivalDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_smartgate_excludedPeople of Determination, guests with large strollers, families with children, and guests under 1.2 metresDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_smartgate_prepremove anything covering the face, such as masks, glasses and hatsDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_eye_scansome visitors may also have to complete an eye scan at passport controlDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_gcc_id_acceptedGCC citizens may present a GCC passport or a national ID cardDubai Airportslow
aed_usd_pegAED 3.6725UAE Government (u.ae)low
aed_peg_sinceFebruary 2002UAE Government (u.ae)static
dxb_exchange_countersTravelex multi-currency exchange counters in Terminals 1, 2 and 3Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_atm_categoryATMs are listed as a service category in all three terminalsDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_vat_refund_operatorPlanet, the only operator of the Tourist Refund Scheme, with desks in Terminals 1, 2 and 3Dubai Airportsmedium
dxb_eand_counter_locationsTerminal 1 Arrivals, Terminal 2 Main Terminal, Terminal 3 ArrivalsDubai Airportsmedium
dxb_terminal_gatesTerminal 1 = D Gates, Terminal 2 = F Gates, Terminal 3 = A/B/C GatesDubai Airportslow
dxb_t3_internal_transferB Gates and C Gates are connected on foot; A Gates is a short airport train rideDubai Airportslow
dxb_separate_ticket_ruleOn separate tickets you must clear passport control, collect your baggage and check in againDubai Airportslow
dxb_dwc_distance_km60Dubai Airportslow
dih_locationTerminal 3, on the level above Duty Free, inside the Departures AreaDubai International Hotel (the operator of the in-terminal hotel)low
dih_booking_modelbook by the hourDubai International Hotel (the operator of the in-terminal hotel)medium
dih_room_amenitiesWi-Fi, shower essentials, towels and a bathrobe, tea and coffee, a safe, and a 24-hour receptionDubai International Hotel (the operator of the in-terminal hotel)medium

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