Money in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
The United Arab Emirates (Dubai) uses the UAE dirham, currency code AED. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose AED instead.
Tipping
10–15% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
Plan your spending
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Common questions
What currency does the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) use?
The UAE dirham (AED).
Should I pay in pounds or AED in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai)?
Choose AED. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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