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Money & tipping in Dubai

Cards, VAT and service.

Cards everywhere, a little cash

The UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.67 AED. Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis. Keep some small notes and coins for abras (AED 1), souk stalls and tips.

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