Where to Buy Nol Cards in Dubai: RTA Kiosks & Vending Machine Payments
Published: September 2026 • 4 min read • By VendingUAE Research Team
The RTA Nol Card is the lifeblood of urban mobility in Dubai. Used across the Dubai Metro, public buses, Dubai Tram, and water taxis, it has also evolved into a widespread micro-payment method across convenience stores and smart commercial vending machines.
Where Can You Buy a Nol Card in Dubai?
- RTA Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs): Available at every single Dubai Metro station (Red & Green lines) and major bus stations. You can purchase Silver cards or Red tickets using cash or credit card.
- Metro Station Ticket Offices: Staffed counters for Gold cards, personalized Blue cards, and student passes.
- Convenience Stores & Supermarkets: Zoom convenience stores (at metro stations and ENOC petrol stations), Carrefour, and Lulu Hypermarkets.
Did You Know? You Can Pay at Vending Machines With Your Nol Card!
In partnership with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), modern unattended commercial vending machines deployed by VendingUAE are integrated with contactless Nol payment readers.
Commuters, office workers, and students can simply tap their physical Nol card or digital Nol on their smartphone to purchase a cold water bottle, espresso, or fresh sandwich in under 2 seconds.
Want Nol Card Payment on Your Office Machines?
All VendingUAE smart coffee and combo snack dispensers support Nol card tap-to-pay alongside Apple Pay and Visa.
View Nol-Ready Vending Machines →