United Arab Emirates / Practical city guide
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From DXB Terminals 1 and 3 the Red Line metro is cheapest if you have two bags or fewer; Terminal 2, Sunday mornings and big groups point to a taxi.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingPrepare for Dubai Metro by understanding nol card purchase, the minimum balance, zone-based charging, tap-in and tap-out rules and the last walk to your hotel.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingMost visitors to Dubai should buy a Silver nol card: AED 25 with AED 19 credit, fares of AED 3 to 7.50 by zone, and valid on metro, tram and bus. Rules and fines too.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingWhich visitor licences UAE rental desks accept, Salik's peak and off-peak toll with 2026 VAT, Abu Dhabi's Darb gates, rental toll mark-ups, speeding fines and deposit holds.
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