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exhibitions and international conventions at locations including Dubai World
Trade Centre (DWTC), Expo City and Global Village.

“Through these changes, (we aim) to continuously improve and develop both
regular taxi services and the e-hail ride of Hala Taxi, especially during major
events which typically see a significant increase in demand for taxi services from
residents, visitors, and tourists travelling to Dubai from all over the world,” the

RTA said in an earlier statement.

Dynamic pricing is not new and it has always been applied by taxi companies.
Taxi rates in Dubai is based on the taxi type, pick-up time and location, trip

duration and distance travelled. The normal minimum taxi fare or flag down rate
for booking online is Dh12 with additional Dh1.97 per km. Fare for Dubai airport
taxis starts at Dh25; while cabs hailed on the road will have varying flag-down
rates ranging from Dh5 during non-peak to Dh9 during peak hours.

When there events at DWTC or Expo City, it is best to take the Dubai Metro. You
can avoid heavy traffic and it is also way cheaper than taking a taxi. The Metro is
well-connected to all modes of land transportation – bus, taxi, private vehicles.
Commuters are also allowed to bring their foldable bikes and e-scooters aboard
the cabins.

Meanwhile, there are four dedicated bus routes serving visitors to Global Village
for its 2023-24 season and the fare for a single trip to Global Village is Dh10.

Currently, nol cards can be topped with a minimum of Dh5. But starting January
15, the minimum top-up for nol card at Metro station ticket offices will be Dh20.
However, this does not apply to commuters topping up their cards online, at the
ticket vending machines, through apps, or at kiosks outside the Metro stations.

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