5 Surprising Ways to Top up Your Nol Card in Dubai

Dubai nol card is already the norm for residents and visitors, being an easy payment for public transportation, tourist sites, restaurants, etc. A common practice would be to reload at the metro stations, but there are certain nifty solutions nobody is aware of. These five ways to top up nol card will make your life easier.

  1. Your Bank App

Why download another app when you already have it on your phone? One of the big banks in Dubai enables you to top up your nol card using their mobile banking apps. Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), and Emirates Islamic also offer this facility for a small extra cost of only Dhs1. You just head to the pay section, tap on nol card top-up, enter card number, and you are done. This is most convenient if you’re inside or are on the go and don’t feel like going to the extra hassle to a top-up station.

  1. Through the Careem App

Careem has transformed from a ride-hailing app to a complete lifestyle platform. It has among various features, i.e., reloading your nol card. Open Careem information app, go to ‘Bills and Recharge’, and simply follow the simple steps in order to recharge the card. It is a highly convenient service as the majority of all residents already have Careem installed for traveling purposes. It is one of the easiest ways to top up nol card without needing to switch between a set of applications.

  1. From Grocery Stores and Mini Marts

RTA has also partnered with numerous retail outlets in Dubai as top-up agents. Almost all the grocery stores across the city, cafeteria outlets, and mini marts offer nol card recharge. You can locate your nearest top-up agent outlet via the RTA top-up agent map. That way you can top-up while you shop on an ordinary day, two birds at a stone.

  1. At Petrol Pumps

The next time you go to petrol pump, don’t forget to make use of the same trip and top-up your nol card as well. Petrol pumps such as:

  • ENOC
  • EPPCO
  • Zoom outlets

These provide the facility of topping up the nol card. It is convenient for drivers who use the public transport sporadically but would prefer their nol card to be topped up in the event that they might be required at some time or another for others of the family. It is an easy way of doing two things at one place and one of the best ways to top up nol card.

  1. Top-up using Solar Top-Up Machines at Bus Stops

The most innovative alternative ways to top up nol card 2025 is through using the solar-powered electricity-operated filling kiosks at designated Dubai bus stops. The environmental-friendly machines are instant fill and pre-paid. Although they are not fitted in all bus stops, they exist in hotspots. You can also check a full list of where the top-up solar machines are situated on the RTA website, so they’re ideal for that fast top-up on-the-go to grab the bus.

Wrap Up!

Thanks entirely to these varied options; it’s easier than ever before to have your nol card topped up to capacity. From paper to electronic, Dubai has something for everyone.

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