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Tipping in United Arab Emirates
Customary: 10%–15%. A service charge on the bill rarely reaches the staff, so tip on top.
At restaurants
What is customary: Service is usually already on the bill
Worked example
On a AED100.00 bill, 10% is AED10.00, so you would hand over AED110.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about AED50.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Normal. A desert-safari driver is tipped as well as the guide.
The money
United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). Today 1 USD is 3.6725 AED.
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) →
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.