Palm Monorail in 2026: Nol card, fares, stations and timings

Updated November 2026. Fares, stations and timings checked against the Palm Monorail operator and RTA guidance.

The Palm Monorail is the quickest way to travel up the trunk of Palm Jumeirah without a car, and since October 2022 you can pay with the same Nol card you use on the Dubai Metro, tram and buses. Here is what it costs, where it stops and how to use it in 2026.

Quick answer: silver, gold and blue Nol cards are accepted on the Palm Monorail. A single journey costs AED 5 to AED 20 depending on the stations, trains run every 15 minutes from about 9am to 10pm, and there are four stations from Palm Gateway to Atlantis Aquaventure.

Which Nol cards work on the Palm Monorail?

The RTA confirmed in October 2022 that silver, gold and blue Nol cards can be used to pay monorail fares. The red Nol ticket is not listed, because it is valid for one mode of transport at a time. You can buy and top up a Nol card at any Dubai Metro station, at RTA ticket machines or online through the RTA app. Card acceptance at individual gates can change, so check at the station if your card is declined.

Palm Monorail stations

• Palm Gateway: the first stop at the base of the Palm, with a large car park and a short walk from the Palm Jumeirah tram stop for connections to the Metro.
• Al Ittihad Park: for the park’s running track, Golden Mile Galleria and Palm West Beach.
• Palm Jumeirah Mall: for the mall, The View at The Palm and The Palm Tower.
• Atlantis Aquaventure: the last stop, next to Atlantis The Palm and the Aquaventure waterpark.

Palm Monorail fares in 2026

Seniors over 60 and People of Determination with a POD card get 50% off, and children under five or under 110 cm travel free. Regular riders can buy passes at station ticket counters: a UAE resident monthly pass (six round trips between Palm Gateway and Atlantis) costs AED 135, and a monthly Palm resident pass costs AED 165. A family pass covering a return trip for four costs AED 99.

Timings and parking

Trains run every day, with the same timetable on weekends. The first train leaves Palm Gateway at 9am and the last at 9:45pm; from Atlantis, the first train is at 9:15am and the last at 10pm. Trains depart every 15 minutes. If you park at a station and validate your ticket, the first three hours are free, then AED 10 an hour.

Is the monorail useful if you live on the Palm?

For residents of the trunk and the crescent, the monorail is handy for reaching the mall, Atlantis or the tram without driving, and the Palm resident pass makes regular use good value. It does not serve the fronds directly, so villa owners on the fronds will still rely mainly on a car or taxi. If you are thinking about living on the island, our guide to things to do on Palm Jumeirah covers the area, and you can browse homes for sale and rent on Palm Jumeirah.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my Nol card on the Palm Monorail?

Yes. Silver, gold and blue Nol cards are accepted for monorail fares. The red Nol ticket is not.

How much is the Palm Monorail?

A single journey costs AED 5 to AED 20 and a round trip AED 10 to AED 30, depending on the stations. The full journey from Palm Gateway to Atlantis Aquaventure is AED 20 one way or AED 30 return.

What time does the Palm Monorail run?

From about 9am to 10pm every day, with trains every 15 minutes.

Does the Palm Monorail connect to the Dubai Metro?

Not directly. Take the Dubai Tram to the Palm Jumeirah stop, which is a short walk from Palm Gateway station; the tram connects to the Metro at DMCC and Sobha Realty stations.

Sources

• The Palm Monorail: ticket prices
• The Palm Monorail: train times
• Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)