Senior citizen discounts in the UAE: 55+, 60+ and 65+ (2026)
There is no single senior age in the UAE: Abu Dhabi buses are free from 55, Dubai nol is cheaper from 60, and Yas parks discount from 65 for residents only. Here they are on one age ladder.
Hasm · published 18 Oct 2026 · catalog data checked 9 Nov 2026
The age ladder
from this age
- Abu Dhabi Mobility — Hafilat busesFree one-year bus permit in Abu Dhabi for citizens and residents aged 55+
from this age
- RTA nol (Dubai Metro, Tram, buses)50% off travel on nol for Emiratis and residents aged 60+
- RAK buses (Saqr card)50% off travel on Ras Al Khaimah buses for senior citizens and residents over 60 with the silver Saqr card
- Al Ain ZooFree entry for guests over 60
- Etihad Rail (passenger trains)A separate fare for UAE citizens and residents aged 60+ (the size of the discount is not stated)
- Barakatna21 partners in Abu Dhabi
from this age
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi60% off a single-day ticket for UAE residents aged 65+; Quick Pass and Premium Seats for AED 50
- Yas Waterworld60% off a single-day ticket for UAE residents aged 65+
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi60% off the ticket for UAE residents aged 65+; Fast Pass for AED 50
- Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi60% off the ticket for UAE residents aged 65+; Fast Pass for AED 50
- Qasr Al Watan60% off the general access ticket for UAE residents aged 65+
Age not stated by the source: Sharjah buses (white Sayer card) — Free travel on Sharjah buses for the elderly with the white Sayer card.
The 65+ discount at Yas parks and Qasr Al Watan is for UAE residents only, at the ticket office with an Emirates ID.
Barakatna: Abu Dhabi’s 60+ card
Abu Dhabi citizens and residents aged 60+. Some discounts are higher for citizens.
How to claim
- Bring your Emirates ID: almost every age-based perk is checked against it.
- Barakatna is issued via TAMM; show the card before you pay.
- Park discounts are only at the ticket office, not online.
All status-based discounts: seniors, students, People of Determination
Find discounts for your cardsCommon questions
From what age do senior discounts apply in the UAE?
There is no single age: Abu Dhabi buses from 55, Dubai nol, Ras Al Khaimah buses and Barakatna from 60, Yas parks and Qasr Al Watan from 65 (residents only).
Do residents qualify or only citizens?
Most perks in the catalog cover citizens and residents; some Barakatna discounts are higher for citizens. The condition is shown on each offer.
Do I need a separate card?
For transport and parks an Emirates ID is usually enough; Barakatna in Abu Dhabi is a separate free card via TAMM.