Dubai's public transit card is the Nol card.
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Dubai uses the Nol card. The Nol card covers the Dubai Metro, buses, and even the water taxis (abra) — the metro is fast, clean, and very tourist-friendly.
You can buy it at metro stations.
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.