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United Arab Emirates

Travel Factsheet •

AED
Currency
Arabic
Language
+971
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 999 Ambulance: 998

Entry Requirements

Visa: Visa on arrival for many nationalities; check specific requirements.
Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Card widely accepted
ATMs: High
Daily Budget: $120
Tipping: 10-15% is appreciated in restaurants.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Common
Pharmacy: 24h common

Essential Phrases

Hello مرحبا
Goodbye مع السلامة
Please من فضلك
Thank you شكرا
Sorry آسف

Things to Avoid

Underestimating the heatIgnoring dress codes in religious sitesFailing to negotiate prices in markets Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion