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Heading away from home? We’ve gathered some tips to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE; Arabic: الإمارات العربية المتحدة al-ʾImārāt al-ʿArabīyyah al-Muttaḥidah), sometimes simply called the Emirates (Arabic: الإمارات al-ʾImārāt), is a country in Western Asia at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, as well as sharing maritime borders with Qatar to the west and Iran to the north. The sovereign constitutional monarchy is a federation of seven emirates consisting of Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
ATMs are widely available. Cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants. Apple Pay is accepted almost everywhere!
The currency here is Dirham. The symbol is Dhs or AED.
Free withdrawals at these ATMs.
AED 150 should be enough for a few days, since you can use your card for nearly everything.
If you’re asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.
Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming in UAE.
Wifi is readily available in the UAE, especially in coffee shops.
If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.
Tipping is down to personal preference. Not compulsory at all.
€ 10,00
€ 6,00
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This one! It’s the standard British plug.
They drive on the right side of the road here.
Google and Apple Maps both work well here.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option.
There is life beyond the skyscrapers! Visit between November and March for a cooler experience. Temperatures can hit +50 degrees!
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