App overview
nol Pay is a no-cost Android application published by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to simplify travel across Dubai. It’s an official RTA tool aimed at residents, daily commuters and visitors, providing mobile access to most nol card services so you can handle transit tasks from your phone.
What you can do with the app
- Apply for or renew your personal nol cards directly from the app, without visiting a service center.
- Register anonymous nol cards and link either your personal or registered cards to your RTA online account for easier management.
- Report lost or damaged personal and registered nol cards so they can be blocked or replaced promptly.
- Top up balances and add travel passes to your nol card using your phone’s NFC capability at any time and place.
- Inspect card details and perform quick card management actions by tapping your device to the card via NFC.
Card support and security
The app makes it simple to protect and recover your balance. Registering cards ties them to your profile so balances and passes are safer, while the in-app reporting lets you request blocks or replacements for cards that are lost or damaged.
How to start using it
Download the free Android app from the official app store, ensure your phone supports NFC, and follow the on-screen steps to add or register cards and connect them to your RTA account. Once set up, most card tasks can be completed from your device wherever you are.
Why people use nol Pay
By centralizing common nol card services in a mobile app, nol Pay saves time and reduces the need to visit customer centers — making public transport in Dubai more accessible and convenient.
Technical
- Android
- English
- Arabic
- Free