All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video

All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video

With the easy and inexpensive commuting of the people in the heart of Dubai, it boasts a number of public means transportation. It boasts the Dubai Metro, the Dubai Taxi, the Dubai Bus, the Dubai water bus and the Dubai tram. This article focuses on the Dubai tram. Thus it covers all about the Dubai Tram including the Dubai tram tickets, the Dubai tram map or route, the Dubai tram pdf map, the Dubai tram video, and the Dubai tram timings.

Designed to be an essential part of the Dubai transport network, the Dubai tram links Dubai Metro and the Palm Monorail running along Al Sufouh Road and Jumeirah Beach Road. Launched in November 11, 2014, it has revolutionized Dubai’s public transport system offering a new safe and convenient mass transport means covering several areas popular with tourists.

The Dubai Tram

A Dubai Tram Video

The Dubai tram is safe and convenient tram to travel in. It is intended to convey 405 passengers. Powered by a ground-based electric supply system extending along the track, and thus obviating the need for catenary cables, it travels at the top speed of 50kph.

Using the service lends you access to Wi-Fi and mobile coverage. You enjoy the service of a Dedicated Tram Police. Should there be an emergency, you could easily get this across as there is an Emergency Call Box (ECB) in each train and station.

The tram claims to be the world’s first tramway that uses Platform Screen Doors in passenger stations fully aligned with the tram’s doors opening and shutting mechanism, providing maximum convenience, safety and security for passengers, and at the same time protecting the quality of the air-conditioning in the interior of both stations and carriages from external climatic conditions.

Like the Dubai Metro, the train boasts two exclusive categories of cabins or carriages for Gold Class tickets holders and for women and children. The Gold class is first class and boasts wide leather seats and panoramic views of the city.

For the extensive and possible unreserved convenience of passengers, the tram boasts contrasting tactile guidance path for the visually impaired, beeps with corresponding flashing light signals at the opening and closing of tram’s doors, dedicated spaces for wheelchair users, screens for the display of relevant information.

The tram uses two means to signal danger to people outside it, a bell and a horn. The bell is used as an alarm to people around, when the driver suspects they might be at risk. For example, as the tram approaches a junction in full speed, the driver may by virtue of the bell warn other road users that a tram is approaching. While the horn may be used when there’s an immediate risk; say, when a car is obstructing the tram’s road.

The Dubai Tram’s Route and Stations

The Dubai tram covers 10.6 km serving 11 stations in about 42 minutes. The tram’s route loops around the Dubai Marina area and heads down to Al Sufouh area through following stations Jumeirah Beach Residence Tram Station 1, Jumeirah Beach Residence Tram Station 2, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina, Marina Towers, Mina Seyahi, Media City, Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village. With 11 trams operational, the maximum waiting time to get a tram is six (6) minutes.

All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
Credit: DubaiMap360.com

To download the Dubai tram’s map in pdf, please kindly click here. For an interactive Google map, please click here.

Notice on the map that the Dubai tram connects to the Dubai Metro at two stations – Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers – and to The Palm Monorail at the Palm Jumeirah Tram Station.

Starting 19th April 2019, taking a shuttle bus from DMCC Stations to Ibn Battuta Station was obviated. Travelers can now enjoy a seamless journey between the two stations.

Tram’s Stations

S/N Stations Attractions adjacent Area
1 Jumeirah Beach Residence Tram Station 1 The Walk; The Beach Dubai Marina
2 Jumeirah Beach Residence Tram Station 2 The Walk; The Beach Dubai Marina
3 Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai Marina Yacht Club; Almas Tower Dubai Marina/Jumeirah Lakes Towers
4 Dubai Marina Mall Dubai Marina Mall; Pier 7 Dubai Marina/Jumeirah Lakes Towers
5 Dubai Marina   Dubai Marina/Jumeirah Lakes Towers
6 Marina Towers   Dubai Marina
7 Mina Seyahi   Al Sufouh
8 Media City Dubai Media City Amphitheatre Al Sufouh
9 Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah Al Sufouh
10 Knowledge Village   Al Sufouh
11 Al Sufouh   Al Sufouh

The Dubai Tram Timings

Weekdays 6:00 am – 1:00 am
Fridays 9:00 am – 1:00 am

The Dubai Tram Tickets and Fares

Tickets

The acceptable fare payment method or ticket for the service of the Dubai tram is the Nol card. There are four types of Nol cards, the Nol silver, gold, blue card and the Nol red ticket. Please note that the Nol red is not a card but a paper and thus is not called a card but a ticket. For more requisite information on the Nol card, please kindly read this.

Fares

Your fare depends on the number of zones you travel. It is calculated at the end of your journey after which it will automatically be deducted from your e-purse. Below is a table of your fares traveling in the Dubai tram. It culminates in the Metro’s fares though.

ZonesFares (AED)
Silver Card Gold Card Personal Card Red Ticket
Within one zone 3 6 3 4
Two adjacent zones 5 10 5 6
More than two zones 7.5 15 7.5 8.5

Transfers for Cost Cutting

During your journey you can make transfers across modes of transport — say, across the Bus and the tram — to cut cost. Below is a table of how it works:

Short trip (up to 3km) Within one zone Two adjacent zones More than two zones
Max Journey Duration 90 mins 180 mins 180 mins 180 mins
Max Transfers Allowed 1 3 3 3

Note: The Transfer Rules apply to one-way journeys only. In this way, if you check out from a station and then check in at the same station, this will be considered a new journey (not a transfer).

Also, transferring across two modes of transport must be within 30 minutes. Do not neglect to check out of the mode of transport you’re transferring from and do not neglect to check in to the mode you’re transferring to. All you have to do for your journey to be regarded as one is to transfer successfully within 30 minutes.

Free Car Parking for The Tram’s Passengers

When you park your car to hop on the Tram, parking becomes free in the multi-storied parking garage located on Sufouh Road at the foot of Palm Jumeirah. This parking service is called “Park and Ride”. The closest Dubai tram’s station to this parking space is that of Palm Jumeirah.

The Dubai Tram’s Do’s & Don’ts

First up, use discretion at all times. For specificity, and to avoid trouble, please observe the following.

  1. Don’t push.
  2. Respect personal space.
  3. Move only along the platform.
  4. Give way to other people where necessary.
  5. Move down to the cabins.
  6. Allow passengers to get off the train before you get on.
  7. Luggage must be stowed in the dedicated luggage area.
  8. The maximum number of suitcases permitted for an individual is two, one large (Maximum dimensions: 81cm x 58cm x 30cm) and one small suitcase (Maximum Dimensions: 55cm x 38cm x 20cm).

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED100, if you offend the following rules.

  1. Do not enter restricted areas in Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities made known on signboards.
  2. Do not stand or sit in non-passenger areas in Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities.
  3. Do not place your foot on the seats.
  4. Do not cause disturbance or inconvenience in any way to users of the Public Transport and Public Facilities and Services.
  5. Do not access or sit in areas designated for specific categories.
  6. Do not eat and drink in areas where eating and drinking are not allowed.
  7. Do not bring animals into Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services, except guide dogs for blind persons.
  8. Do not misuse lifts or escalators.
  9. Do not climb or jump onto the Public Transport Facilities and Services.
  10. Do not open the doors or attempt to access or leave Public Transport while it is moving between stations and stops.
  11. Do not carry or use materials or equipment that may cause inconvenience to or endanger the safety of users of Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED200, if you offend the following rules.

  1. Pay for transport fares.
  2. Always have and be ready to present your required card.
  3. Do not use another person’s card.
  4. Do not use an expired or an invalid card.
  5. Do not sell or promote any item in the Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities.
  6. Comply with instructions of inspectors or authorized personnel and do not encumber them in their duties.
  7. Do not use Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services contrary to the Authority’s instructions on the signboards.
  8. Do not spit, litter, or perform any act that would compromise the cleanness of Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
  9. Do not smoke inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
  10. Do not cause any distraction or obstruction to the driver of Public Transport Facilities and Services while he is driving.
  11. Do not carry Alcoholic beverages inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED300, if you offend the following rule.

  1. Do not sleep in passenger shelters or any place where sleeping is prohibited.

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED500, if you offend the following rule.

  1. Do not use counterfeit card.

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED1000, if you offend the following rule.

  1. Do not carry hazardous items, including weapons, sharp tools or inflammable materials, inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED2000, if you offend the following rules

  1. Do not damage, vandalize or destroy equipment or seats on Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
  2. Do not use any security or safety device or tool, including emergency exits where it is not necessary.

You’d get slapped with the fine of AED 100 per day & Up to 1000, if you offend the following rule.

  1. Do not park vehicles in areas designated for metro users for a period exceeding the permitted period.

To see Dubai’s laws and see that you don’t offend them, kindly click here.

Dubai Transportation Apps

1. RTA Smart Drive

The RTA Smart Drive lets you navigate through Dubai with relative ease. This on-board route planning and exploration app operates without mobile Internet connection. Impressive, right! RTA Smart Drive App provides turn-by-turn voice and visual instruction, automatic re-routing and speed limit alerts while displaying points of interest along the drive. Download below:

All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video

2. RTA Dubai App

This award winning app is designed to support roads and public transport users. Download below:

All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video

3. Public Transport

This app enables users to save time with things pertaining to the Nol Card. Specially designed for NOL cards, its features include NOL card top-up, balance check, and transaction history. Download Below:

All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video

4. Wojhati

This journey planner app is an efficient, real-time map that uses GPS-based location tools. App features allow users to view routes, stops, major landmarks and departures, and help plan journeys using metro, buses and marine transport routes.

All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video
All About The Dubai Tram — Map, Route, Stations, Tickets, Fares, Timings & Video

Note:
There’re other transportation apps by the RTA not listed here, particularly because of relevance.

Conclusion

With the foregoing information, you should have got a hang of the Dubai tram. You should remember to always read the information on the live information screen at every station. You might find this safety signs pdf useful. DubaiTourPro.com loves you. Stay seraphic!

References:
RTA.ae & 2
GulfNews.com
Nol.ae
Emirates247.com & 2
Dubai-Online.com
Whatson.ae