Passengers booking trips on Etihad Rail in Dubai can now add a Nol day pass, starting from 22 dirhams, to their ticket. This allows travelers to combine inter-emirate rail journeys with unlimited travel on the Dubai metro, tram, and bus network using a single QR code.
This addition comes ahead of the launch of passenger services on Etihad Rail from Dubai on September 30th. These routes will connect Al-Yalayis Station in Jumeirah Golf Estates with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. This step provides passengers with an additional way to continue their movement around Dubai after using Etihad Rail services.
As previously reported by Khaleej Times, the Dubai Al-Yalayis station is connected to the Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station on the Red Line, ensuring connectivity with Dubai's public transport.
When adding the Nol day pass to an Etihad Rail booking, passengers can use both their rail ticket and the public transport pass via the same QR code. This code will be available in the Etihad Rail app and in the booking confirmation email, and it can be presented if necessary during the journey.
A review of the Etihad Rail booking platform conducted by Khaleej Times showed two options for the Nol day pass: the Standard Nol Day Pass at 22 dirhams per passenger and the Gold Nol Day Pass at 42 dirhams per passenger.
Gold Pass holders can use first-class carriages on the Dubai metro and tram. It is important to note that passengers can purchase the Gold Nol Pass regardless of the class they booked on Etihad Rail; for example, a traveler with a Comfort class ticket can still choose the Gold Nol Day Pass.
This pass is valid for travel on the Dubai Metro's Red and Green Lines, as well as on RTA public buses in the respective zones. This may allow an Etihad Rail passenger arriving in Dubai to transfer to the Jumeirah Golf Estates metro and continue their journey to other parts of the city before, if necessary, switching to the tram or bus network.
During the booking of an Etihad Rail trip, passengers can navigate to the 'Through Travel Options' section before checkout and select the Nol day pass. They can then choose between the standard and gold options and complete the combined booking. The process can also be initiated through RTA's smart channels, including Nol Pay and S’hail, by selecting the Etihad Rail option, which will redirect to Etihad Rail channels to finalize the booking.
The Nol day pass is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase until activation. Once activated, it is only valid for that day. Etihad Rail states that passengers do not need to use the pass on the same day as their train journey; even if the Etihad Rail trip has already concluded, the pass can be activated at any time within the 90-day period.
If a passenger misses an Etihad Rail train, the Nol day pass is non-refundable, but it can still be used within 90 days from the date of purchase. The Nol pass is issued by the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai and is governed by RTA's tariff policies and applicable terms. It is a personal product for one passenger and cannot be shared, duplicated, or transferred to another person.