Useful Information - Dubai/Abu Dhabi

  • Currency: The official currency of UAE is the Dirham (AED).

 

  • Language: The UAE has two official languages: Arabic and English.

 

  • Mosques: All mosques have a specific dress code that must be adhered to by all visitors:

Other General Information:

  • Alcohol

Tourists and visitors may buy and consume alcohol in licensed venues such as hotels, restaurants, and clubs. In the emirate of Dubai, tourists are also able to obtain a temporary liquor license (the validity of which is one month) from the two official liquor distributors in Dubai.

 

  • Tipping

Most restaurants will include taxes and a service charge in the bill. However, people will commonly also leave a tip between 10-15%, depending on how you judge the service to have been.

 

  • Photos

Privacy is a huge matter of concern in the UAE and taking pictures of people without their explicit permission is illegal. Article 378 of the UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. 3 of 1987) states that taking a person’s photo without his/her consent is an invasion of their privacy and is thus punishable by law.

 

  • Taxis

Most taxis will only stop at designated passenger pick-up and dropoff areas across the city. To book a taxi in Dubai, you can call the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) on 04-2080808 or book through the Careem app available on Google Play and on the App Store. 



Contact Info

Dubai: Jumeirah Lake Towers 2618 PO BOX: 454795 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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