Complete list of Dubai Metro fines
| Offence | Fine (AED) |
|---|---|
| Entering restricted areas | 100 |
| Standing or sitting in areas not designated for passengers (e.g. sitting on the floor) | 100 |
| Sitting in seats/areas reserved for others (applies to Gold Class and women & children areas without entitlement) | 100 |
| Putting feet on seats | 100 |
| Causing disturbance or inconvenience to other passengers | 100 |
| Eating or drinking in prohibited areas | 100 |
| Parking beyond permitted time at Metro car parks | 100 per day, max 1,000 |
| Bringing animals (except guide dogs) | 100 |
| Misusing lifts or escalators | 100 |
| Boarding by climbing or jumping | 100 |
| Opening doors or trying to exit while the train is moving | 100 |
| Carrying items that cause inconvenience or endanger safety | 100 |
| Using public transport without paying the fare / without a valid card | 200 |
| Failure to present nol card on request | 200 |
| Using a card designated for others (e.g. personal/discount card) | 200 |
| Using an expired or invalid card | 200 |
| Selling nol cards without permission | 200 |
| Selling or promoting goods inside transport | 200 |
| Failing to comply with inspectors or obstructing their duties | 200 |
| Using transport contrary to posted instructions | 200 |
| Spitting, littering or compromising cleanliness | 200 |
| Smoking | 200 |
| Distracting or obstructing the driver/operator | 200 |
| Sleeping in prohibited areas | 300 |
| Using a counterfeit card | 500 |
| Carrying alcoholic beverages | 500 |
| Carrying hazardous or flammable materials | 1,000 |
| Damaging or vandalising equipment/seats | 2,000 |
| Using emergency tools/exits unnecessarily | 2,000 |
Fines per RTA list as reported by Gulf News (citing RTA). Amounts in AED.
Cabins: Gold Class and Women & Children
Trains have three classes: Gold Class, Women & Children, and regular Silver Class. Gold Class is a premium cabin accessible with a Gold nol card (fares double Silver); Gold day pass also gives Gold Class on Metro and Tram. Dedicated Women & Children cabin; relocated in 2019 from beside the Gold cabin to the other end of the train. Sitting in an area reserved for others without the right card or entitlement can be fined AED 100.
Luggage rules
- Max two pieces per passenger: one large suitcase up to 81 x 58 x 30 cm and one small up to 55 x 38 x 20 cm; bags must be stowed in the designated luggage areas in each cabin.
- Two-piece limit reiterated by RTA ahead of Eid Al Adha 2026; DXB says up to two pieces including hand luggage.
Bicycles and e-scooters
- Bicycles: Only foldable bicycles allowed: fold at station, use wide gates and lifts, place in cabin luggage area. Cycling inside stations and on footbridges prohibited; bike racks outside stations.
- E-scooters: Ban lifted Oct 2024: foldable e-scooters without a seat allowed at all operating times if within 120 x 70 x 40 cm and max 20 kg; must be folded before entering stations, switched off, no charging, no riding in stations or on footbridges, no damaged or dual batteries.
Simple rules to avoid a fine
- Tap your nol card at the gate when you enter and when you exit, and keep it with you until you leave.
- Do not eat or drink after the gates; finish your coffee before entering.
- Use only your own personal or discount card.
- Keep feet off the seats and do not sit on the floor.
- Only guide dogs are allowed; no other animals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fine for eating on the Dubai Metro?
AED 100 for eating or drinking in prohibited areas, such as inside the trains.
What is the fine for travelling without a ticket?
AED 200 for using the Metro without paying the fare or without a valid nol card. Not showing your card to an inspector is also AED 200.
Can I take luggage on the Dubai Metro?
Yes, up to two pieces per passenger: one large suitcase up to 81 × 58 × 30 cm and one small bag up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm, placed in the luggage areas of the cabin.
Are e-scooters allowed on the Dubai Metro?
Yes since October 2024, if they are foldable, have no seat, measure up to 120 × 70 × 40 cm and weigh up to 20 kg. They must be folded and switched off inside stations and trains.
Can men sit in the women and children cabin?
No. The Women & Children section is reserved, and sitting in areas reserved for others can be fined AED 100.
Reviewed 1 October 2026.