Did you know that you could pay your restaurant bill with a Nol card?
While these payment cards from Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) are a common fixture of life in the emirate, many are unaware of all the different spots and services that can be paid for with the Nol card.
The RTA has on its website a list of merchants that accept payment through Nol cards. The list includes a wide variety of establishments, from pharmacies to petrol stations.
Here are 10 places where you can whip out your Nol card to pay:
1. Public transport
The most popular way to use your Nol card — to ride RTA public buses, the Dubai Metro, Tram, and marine transport such as the Dubai Ferry, Abra, Water Bus and water taxi. You can also use your Nol card to pay for Dubai Taxi rides.
2. Paid parking
You can pay for parking at parking metres across the emirate with your Nol card.
3. Supermarkets
Supermarkets such as Carrefour, Lulu, and Aswaaq, as well as convenience stores such as Zoom and Circle K accept payments via Nol card.
4. Restaurants and cafés
Some of the food outlets that accept Nol cards are Gloria Jeans, Burger King, Mister Baker, and Paavo’s Pizza.
5. Clinics and pharmacies
You can pay with Nol cards at Medcare clinics across the emirate, as well as at various pharmacies in the city.
6. Car servicing centres
You can get your car serviced or repaired using a Nol card at Autopro locations across the country.
7. Popular attractions
IMG Worlds of Adventure, a theme park in Dubai, and the Etihad museum both accept the Nol card as a method of payment.
8. Public parks
Dubai residents can use Nol cards to enter public parks such as Creek Park, Mushrif Park, and Zaabeel Park. They can also be used to enter the Etihad museum.
9. Petrol stations
Enoc stations across Dubai accept Nol cards as payment methods.
10. Vehicle testing centres
You can pay with a Nol card at RTA vehicle testing centres.
For the full list of merchants that accept the Nol card as a method of payment, you can follow this RTA link.
Nol cards can be topped up at metro stations and certain bus stops. You can also use the Nol Pay app to top up your Nol card with your phone.