The minimum top-up for Nol cards at Metro stations and ticket offices will be Dh20 beginning January 15, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. It does not apply to commuters who top up their cards online.

At present, Nol cards can be topped up with a minimum of Dh5. Meanwhile, commuters should have a balance of Dh15 on their Nol card to cover a round trip on the Metro transit network.

Nol cards can be used to pay for public transportation across Dubai, including Dubai Metro, buses, trams, and water buses. It can also be used to pay for taxi fares, parking, entrance to Dubai public parks, the Etihad Museum, and more than 2,000 shops, restaurants, and stores around the city.

You can top up Nol cards at any RTA ticket vending machine, solar top-up machine, and via the Nol Pay app (for virtual cards).

Nol Plus is a loyalty and rewards program launched by RTA for Nol card holders. Members earn points and receive special benefits every time they use their Nol card to pay Dubai Metro, taxi fares, public buses or parking charges. Nol loyalty points can be topped-up or used to get discounts while shopping or eating at certain restaurants by commuters.