Dubai Launches New Student Card with 50% Off Public Transport Fares and 150,000 Global Discounts

Dubai is launching a new student card that will combine three functions in a single document: student identification, a no public transport pass, and access to local and international discounts. The project is being implemented by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai International Academic City, Dubai knowledge Park and the International Student Identity Card Association (ISIC). The card will be introduced in phases and applications from educational institutions are being accepted at www.dubaistudentcard.ae.

Cardholders will be able to use RTA public transport with discounts of up to 50 per cent. Also prove their student status at educational institutions, and receive discounts on shopping, dining, entertainment, travel and accommodation in the UAE. Through its partnership with ISIC, students will also receive internationally recognised proof of student status and access to more than 150,000 benefits in over 130 countries worldwide. According to RTA representatives, combining these functions in a single card will make student’s daily routine and various trips.

The initiative is intended to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for education and talent, and aligns with the Education 33 Strategy aimed at creating a future-ready education ecosystem. As noted by KHDA, the card puts the learner at the heart of the student experience, making everyday life more convenient and broadening access to opportunities, while its value extends beyond the campus to international travel and study.