Dubai boasts an excellent and convenient public transport system, with the Nol card being a key component for optimising your time in the city. Nol Cards have a 5-year validity and can be used across various modes of transportation, including the Dubai Metro, public buses, water taxis, parks, and RTA paid parking. The Nol Red Ticket is valid for 90 days or 10-trips. Unfortunately, there have been reported online scams related to recharging the card, causing residents to suffer financial losses. Fake websites pretending to recharge Nol cards have emerged online, prompting the RTA to issue warnings on social media. It's essential for people to be aware of these fraudulent activities and avoid falling victim to such scams.
RTA has taken to social media to urge its valued customers to be careful. In a post, the authorities said, "RTA urges its valued customers, users of public transport and Nol cards, to be careful not to deal with deceptive marketing campaigns that aims to exploit digital service users. It involves the sale of fake Nol cards at token amounts, misleadingly topping up credit, and illicitly gathering customer data. RTA strongly advises exercising caution and vigilance when dealing with such campaigns by using RTA services only, such as the website (www.rta.ae), ticket offices, vending machines and (RTA Dubai and nol pay) applications."
So, if you are planning to recharge your Nol cards, make sure to do it from authorised places only.