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Dubai RTA Taxi & Hala Cab Fares
Official Dubai RTA metered taxis (cream colored with colored roofs) are clean, reliable, and strictly metered:
- Daytime Base Fare (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM): AED 5.00 (street hail) / AED 12.00 (Careem app booking)
- Nighttime Base Fare (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM): AED 5.50 (street hail) / AED 12.00 (Careem app booking)
- Per Kilometer Rate: AED 2.21 / km
- Airport Pickup Surcharge (DXB / DWC): AED 25.00 flag-drop flat fee
- Minimum Fare per Trip: AED 12.00
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Dubai Metro & Nol Card Cost Comparison
Dubai Metro is the most economical way to travel along the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor:
| Nol Card Type | Initial Cost | 1 Zone Fare | 2 Zones Fare | 3+ Zones (All Dubai) |
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| Silver Nol Card (Recommended for Tourists) | AED 25 (includes AED 19 e-purse) | AED 3.00 (~₹68) | AED 5.00 (~₹113) | AED 7.50 (~₹170) |
| Red Ticket (Paper Pass) | AED 2.00 | AED 4.00 | AED 6.00 | AED 8.50 |
| Gold Nol Card (VIP First Class Coach) | AED 25 (includes AED 19 e-purse) | AED 6.00 | AED 10.00 | AED 15.00 |
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Estimated Taxi Fares for Common Tourist Routes
- DXB Airport to Bur Dubai / Deira: AED 35 – AED 50 (₹790 – ₹1,130)
- DXB Airport to Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa): AED 55 – AED 70 (₹1,240 – ₹1,580)
- DXB Airport to Dubai Marina / JBR: AED 90 – AED 115 (₹2,030 – ₹2,600)
- Downtown to Global Village / Miracle Garden: AED 65 – AED 85 (₹1,470 – ₹1,920)
- Dubai to Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque (one-way cab): AED 250 – AED 320 (₹5,650 – ₹7,230)
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Transport FAQs
Can I pay for Dubai taxis using Indian credit cards or UPI?
All Dubai RTA taxis accept international credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay) with contactless tap-to-pay terminals on the passenger headrest. UPI is also increasingly accepted at major merchant terminals across Dubai.