Types of Hafilat Cards: A Comprehensive Guide
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards are a qualitative step in the development of transportation procedures, as they provide citizens and residents within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with the ability to pay for their trips electronically via automated payment devices on Hafilates, whether those operating within the city’s neighborhoods or heading to many other emirates.
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Types of Hafilat Cards
There are two types of Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards, and their can be identified through the following:
- The unknown Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card: Citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi can easily obtain this type without the need to submit any personal requirements or documents. This card does not have the feature of transferring the balance in the event of damage or loss because it is unknown, as it needs to be linked to the Emirates ID card to benefit from the feature.
- The identified personal Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card: This type is identified by both the user’s name and his Emirates ID number. This card meets the needs of the user and provides support for all segments of society, as it offers discounts and subsidized prices for many categories, namely the elderly, people of determination, and students.
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card Prices
Here are the prices for each type of Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card:
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card Type | Card Price |
Unidentified Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card | 10 AED |
Personal Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card | 5 AED |
Requirements for obtaining Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards
The requirements for issuing an Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card vary according to the type of card as follows:
- Requirements for obtaining an unknown Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card:
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- When purchasing directly: There are no requirements.
- When purchasing electronically: A copy of the card application must be submitted through the website as well as the payment balance to the nearest Customer Happiness Offices located at Hafilat stations and the airport.
- Requirements for obtaining a personal Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card:
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- Emirates ID card in addition to passport and visa for visitors.
- A personal photo of the applicant that can be taken at the Customer Happiness Offices located at Hafilat stations.
- A copy of the application and payment balance to the nearest Customer Happiness Offices if the application is submitted through the website.
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards Sales Locations
You can view the centers from which you can obtain Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards through the following: [1]
- Unidentified Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards Sales Locations:
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- Vending and Refilling Machines (TVM).
- Al Ain Cooperative Society.
- Customer Happiness Offices at Hafilat Stations and Airport.
- Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society.
- All Lulu Hypermarket branches.
- Lulu Exchange branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
- Visit the official website of Darb Hafilates “from here“.
- Personal Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards Sales Locations:
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- Customer Happiness Offices at Hafilat Stations
- Zayed International Airport office operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Visit the official website of Darb Hafilates “from here“.
Conclusion
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Cards offer many advantages and services that citizens and residents of the emirate can benefit from while traveling on Hafilates, with the availability of charging and recharging features for cards in multiple ways that suit all customers.
Questions & Answers
Yes, there are similar experiences for Abu Dhabi Hafilat cards in the rest of the cities of the UAE, including the Masar card in Ajman and the Sayer card in Al Dhafra.
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card is an electronic card that provides its holder with the service of paying the fare on Hafilates electronically through electronic collection devices located at the entrances and exits of Hafilates.
The validity of Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card is up to five years.
The price of Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card varies depending on the type of card, as it is 10 dirhams for an unknown card, while it is 5 dirhams for an identified personal card.
Yes, Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card can be obtained from Customer Happiness centers located at Hafilat stations and the airport.
Abu Dhabi Hafilat Card can be applied for electronically through the official Darb website.
Yes, there are free passes for Abu Dhabi Hafilat cards, which are the seniors' permit and the people of determination permit with one companion.
The student permit for Abu Dhabi Hafilat cards costs AED 500.
Abu Dhabi Hafilat cards can be charged through many methods, such as vending, recharging and charging machines (TVM) located at Hafilat stations and waiting areas, or electronically through the official website of the Integrated Transport Center or the Darb website and application.
The categories that receive subsidized prices for Abu Dhabi Hafilat cards are the categories that benefit from Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority as well as the beneficiaries of the Ministry of Community Development.