Dubai Metro: 10 things that will get you on-the-spot fines of up to Dh2,000

Dubai - Not only will you pay, you might also have your Emirates ID card taken from you if necessary.

By Keith Pereña

Published: Sun 20 Jan 2019, 2:00 PM

Whether going to a shopping mall or rushing to the airport, the Dubai Metro has come across as the ultimate mode of public transport for millions of Dubai residents.
Fast, away from maddening traffic and ever-so-punctual, the Dubai Metro is packed with travellers no matter what time of the day. However, the more people there are, the more the chances of rule violations.
We give you a run down on common rule violations that can attract fines, ranging from Dh100 to Dh2,000.

Eating OR drinking

Eating or drinking inside the train AND on the platform is highly discouraged, so make sure you finish that sandwich before you scan your NoL card. Failing to do so will get you a fine of Dh100.

Block access to luggage area

This is especially true during the morning and evening rush. Arguments have sparked inside the train when travellers wanting to deposit their bags in the luggage area can't do so because someone is blocking access to it - or even standing inside it. Save yourself the effort of having to argue with someone and just step away from the luggage area. It's not a free standing area. Don't be that "baggage". You get a Dh100 fine for doing so.

Take an unauthorised ride in Gold Class or Ladies Section

Of course, this applies only if you don't legally -- and biologically -- don't fit in either category. Strictly no men are allowed inside the ladies section. In Gold Class, meanwhile, you'll be fined if you fail to present your Nol Gold Card to the attendant inside the coach. Fine: Dh100

Causing inconvenience to others

It's a broad topic but if other passengers complain about you while in transit, you can get into trouble. This could be anything from stepping on someone's toes, bringing in objects that are too obstructive, or bringing in pets. Fine: Dh100

Sitting in areas not allocated for sitting

You're not allowed to sit on the floor, on the sides of the escalator, on the stairs or the connecting tube between two train cars in a moving Metro. There are rare chances when police officers walk around the train and they will call you out if they notice you. Fine: Dh100.

Using someone else's NoL card

The violation is incurred when you use the personalized NoL card of someone else (Blue Card). Getting caught doing so will get you a fine of Dh200.

Selling goods or promoting anything

If you have a cool product you want to sell, or a service you want to promote, the Metro is not the right place. And come to think of it, how can you even put up your pitch when its crowded inside the train? You also don't want to end up paying a Dh200 fine, do you?

Sleeping

There are exceptions to the rule. First and foremost you cannot sleep in the waiting areas of the Metro, but you can sleep while in transit. If you get caught in the waiting areas, a Dh300 fine awaits you.

Damaging any part of the train

Tampering with and vandalising any part of the train also falls in this category and you can also get fined for damage made in the Metro stations. Fine: Dh500

Using the emergency features of the Metro.

.when there is no emergency. In a tightly packed train, for example, it's easy to accidentally bump into the button of the intercom between the authorities and the train. That 'little accident' will get you a fine of Dh2000. So please be mindful about where you're standing on the train, especially during rush hour.