Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Dubai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
Cash is still the preferred method of payment in the Emirates, although credit and debit cards are now widely accepted. Foreign currencies and travellers’ cheques can be exchanged in... read more
Local Currency
The monetary unit is the dirham (Dhs.), which is divided into 100 fils. The currency is also referred to as AED (Arab Emirate dirham). Notes come in denominations of Dhs.5 (brown), Dhs.10... read more
Banks
A well-structured and ever-growing network of local and international banks, strictly controlled by the UAE Central Bank, offers a full range of commercial and personal banking... read more
ATMs
Most banks operate ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines, also known as cash points or service tills) that accept a wide range of cards. Most ATMs, although linked to a specific bank, are part... read more
Money Exchanges
Money exchanges can be found all over Dubai, offering good service and reasonable exchange rates, often better than the banks. You’ll find at least one in all major shopping... read more
Credit Cards
Most shops, hotels and restaurants accept the major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa). Smaller retailers are sometimes less likely to accept credit cards... read more
Tipping
Tipping practices are similar at all hotels, bars and restaurants around Dubai. Tips in restaurants are often shared with other staff. It is, however, still worth tipping and all tips,... read more
