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Transport
Dubai / Abu Dhabi public transport and first steps behind the wheel.
25AED
Nol Silver purchase
100km/h
Intercity speed limit
+20km/h
Dubai tolerance
5AED
Taxi base fare
Day 1
Buy Nol Silver
Airport or any metro station
Day 2-30
Use public transport
Metro · bus · tram
After EID
Convert driver's license
Korean → UAE
Later
Vehicle decision
Buy · rent · transit pass
WarningAbu Dhabi has zero speed tolerance
Dubai allows +20 km/h over the posted limit, but Abu Dhabi enforces the exact limit. Watch the sign when crossing emirate lines.
InfoTraffic Black Points
Violations add points to your license. General offences 2–4 pts, DUI 23+ pts (immediate revocation). Check via the RTA app.
Transport choice
Do you need a car as a resident?
Daily commute
Buy or long-term rentAnnual rent 15–40k AED
Occasional
Short-term rental + Careem/UberWeekends and trips
No
Nol card + public transport150–300 AED / month
Red
Short-term visitors
2 AED
- Up to 10 top-ups
- Metro + bus only
- Not reissuable
Default
Silver
Most common
25 AED
- All transport modes
- 5-year validity
- Reissued if lost
Gold
Premium cabin
25 AED
- Gold Class access
- Double fare
- Silver features included
Blue
Linked to Emirates ID
70 AED
- Personalised (EID-linked)
- Student + senior discounts
- Monthly pass support
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