Dubai metro Nol card now accepted on Palm Monorail

Separate ticket no longer needed to board Nakheel's transport system

The nol card is now accepted on The Palm Monorail. AFP

The Nol card used to pay for trips on Dubai's metro, buses and trams will now also work on The Palm Monorail, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said.

The monorail is owned by property developer Nakheel and previously required the purchase of a separate ticket to board.

Now the smartcard for Dubai's public transport network can also be used by people to pay for their journeys.

The Palm Monorail connects sites on The Palm Jumeirah beginning from the Gateway station, to Golden Mile Galleria, Al Ittihad Park, Nakheel Mall and Atlantis Aquaventure station as the last stop.

“This initiative supports the efforts to integrate the public transport networks and offer seamless mobility journeys for riders all over Dubai," said the RTA's Mohammed Yousef Al Mudharreb.

The Nol card can also be used to pay the entry fee for Dubai Municipality public parks and the Etihad Museum.

Last week, the new Pointe station opened in time for a major music festival in which Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas performed.

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  Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas perform at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National

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  Friday's show was the group's first appearance in the UAE since winning 'America's Got Talent' last month.

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  Mayyas took home the 'America's Got Talent' crown and a $1 million prize.

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  The Dubai show also marked the first time Myyas had performed together in the Middle East, outside of their home city of Beirut, since their 'America's Got Talent' triumph.

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  Mayyas performed as part of the Recognising Emerging Local Musicians Relm Fest event at The Pointe.

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  A large crowd gathered to watch Mayyas appear at the three-day festival celebrating regional talent.

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  The group co-ordinated in black bedlah-style attire.

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  Relm Fest aims to help emerging musicians in the Middle East take their careers to the next level.

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  Mayyas performed twice at The Pointe.

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  Mayyas were set up by Nadim Cherfan.

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  The troupe was awarded the Lebanese Order of Merit for their US victory.

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  Mayyas performing at The Pointe, Dubai.

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  Mayyas wowing crowds at Relm Fest.

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  The festival is free to attend.

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  Mayyas' choreographer Nadim Cherfan with Kris Fade at The Pointe, Dubai.