Trams (Dubai)
Trams (Dubai)
Trams (Dubai) — the RTA operated Dubai Tram has been part of the Dubai Public Transport network since 2014. The tram line is currently limited and runs for 14.5 kilometers along Al Sufouh Road, connecting Dubai Marina to the Palm Jumeirah and Al Sufouh. One can transfer from the tram to the metro at the Jumeirah Lakes Towers Station and Dubai Marina Station of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line. The tram is also connected with the monorail of the Palm Jumeirah.
Dubai Tram is the third tramway project in the world (and the only one outside Europe) that is powered by ground-based electric supply system. It comes with additional services such as Wi-Fi, disabled access, private cabins and cabin for women and a dedicated metro police.
Similar to the Dubai Metro and other transport modes operated by the RTA, you will need to get yourself a NOL card to travel on the tram. The tram has a fixed fare of AED 3 per ride regardless of the travel distance. The tram runs from 6:00 am – 1:00 am (weekdays), and 9:00 am – 1:00 am (Fridays).