When planning a vacation in the UAE, it is important to remember about the presence of unusual and often unexpected expenses inherent in this direction. After the usual Turkey and Tunisia for "All Inclusive", it is strange for tourists to pay for something in excess of the paid voucher.
Some newbie travel agents forget to mention / just don't know about these costs. At least this is how I interpret the shock, tears and even tantrums of tourists at the reception upon check-in.
Well, how else to react to the fact that when you check in, you are asked to pay some kind of tax and a deposit in an amount that often reaches half of the money taken with you? In general, we understand what the tax is and when you can not pay deposits at the hotel.
Tourist tax in the UAE
Tourist tax is levied on every foreign guest staying in hotels or apartments in Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In other Emirates, this tax is not yet available. This is a mandatory fee and cannot be waived.
The tax amount depends on a combination of a number of parameters:
- hotel category (number of "stars");
- number of nights stay;
- number of rooms in a room or apartment.
The table shows the actual tax amounts per night for one-room room:
| Hotel category | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah | Abu Dhabi |
| Hotels 5 * and higher | 20 AED (5.5 $) | 20 AED (5.5 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) |
| Hotels 4 * | 15 AED (4.1 $) | 15 AED (4.1 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) |
| Hotels 3 * | 10 AED (2.7 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) |
| Hotels 2 * | 11 AED (2.7 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) |
| Hotels 1 * | 7 AED (1.9 $) | 7 AED (1.9 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) |
| Deluxe Apartment | 20 AED (5.5 $) | 15 AED (4.1 $) | - |
| Superior Apartment | 15 AED (4.1 $) | 15 AED (4.1 $) | - |
| Standard Apartment | 10 AED (2.7 $) | 10 AED (2.7 $) | - |
Please note that the total tax amount depends not only on the star rating, but also on the number of bedrooms! That is why I have listed prices with an emphasis on one room!
That is, if you are traveling to Dubai for a week and have booked a 5 * room with two rooms at the hotel, you will pay: 20AED x 2 bedrooms x 7 nights = 280 AED. At the same time, the number of people in the room does not affect the amount of tax.
The tax is payable upon arrival or departure from the hotel / apartment in cash or by credit card, if this method of payment is provided at the hotel.
For refusal to pay, hotel staff have every right to call the tourist police, as well as write off this money from a bank card, if the tourist made a deposit for accommodation with it. In general, be careful and add this waste to your travel budget while still at home.
Deposits at hotels in the UAE
The deposit is a kind of "insurance" of the hotel against possible damage that residents may cause during their vacation. Its purpose is to compensate for damaged furniture, lost towels, etc., as well as for the convenience of payment by the guest for hotel services.
With a paid deposit, the guest does not have to constantly walk with a wallet to pay for a cup of coffee in a restaurant or a massage in a spa. The cost of the service provided will simply be written down in his name and written off from the deposit upon check-out. Conveniently!
It is accepted to make deposits in hotels of 4 * and 5 * categories, however, it may be required in 3 * hotels. The amount of the deposit depends on the hotel category and is calculated in two versions:
- amount per room per day;
- amount for the entire period of stay.
For example, a deposit at a 5 * hotel in Dubai Al Qasr - Madinat Jumeirah 5 * will cost $ 140 per night, and in Tamani Hotel 4 * apartments - $ 410 per week. In fact, these numbers are always indicative. Often at the reception they say the amounts are lower, but you need to be prepared to pay the "official cost".
If you pay the deposit in cash in dollars, it will be returned on the day of check-out in Dirhams at the hotel's rate on the day of check-out! This is inconvenient - there is nowhere to spend them before departure. At the airport you can exchange them back to USD.
You can also make a deposit by credit card. In such cases, I always recommend having a credit card with you. "MAESTRO", "VISA", "MASTERCARD" are accepted. The required amount will be blocked until eviction. If the deposit is not spent on hotel services, the full amount will be returned within a month after the check-out.
Amounts of deposits in hotels:
Dubai:
| Hotel | Deposit amount |
| FAIRMONT THE PALM 5 * Deluxe | 500 AED per room per day |
| FIVE PALM JUMEIRA 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY 5 * Deluxe | 500 AED per room per day |
| MADINAT AL QASR 5 * Deluxe | |
| MADINAT DAR AL MASYAF 5 * Deluxe | AED 500 and above per room per day |
| MADINAT JUMEIRAH MALAKIYA VILLAS 5 * Deluxe | AED 500 and above per room per day |
| MADINAT MINA A'SALAM 5 * Deluxe | AED 500 and above per room per day |
| MADINAT JUMEIRAH AL NASEEM 5 * Deluxe | AED 500 and above per room per day |
| ONE & ONLY THE PALM 5 * Deluxe | no deposit |
| ONE & ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE 5 * (any hotel) | 500 AED per room per day |
| RIXOS PREMIUM DUBAI 5 * Deluxe | 500 AED per room per day |
| RIXOS THE PALM DUBAI 5 * Deluxe | 500 AED per room per day |
| SOFITEL DUBAI THE PALM RESORT AND SPA 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| WALDORF ASTORIA DUBAI PALM JUMEIRAH 5 * Deluxe | 500 AED per room per day |
| AMWAJ ROTANA JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| ANANTARA DUBAI THE PALM 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| ATLANTIS THE PALM 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| BAB AL QASR BEACH RESORT 5 * | AED 500 and above per room per day |
| BURJ AL ARAB 5 * | 1000 AED per room per night per adult |
| DUBAI MARINE BEACH RESORT & SPA 5 * | |
| DUKES DUBAI 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| HABTOOR GRAND BEACH RESORT & SPA, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION 5 * | 100 USD per room per night |
| HILTON DUBAI JUMEIRAH BEACH 5 * | 350 AED per room per day |
| JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL 5 * | from 500 to 1000 AED per room per day |
| KEMPINSKI HOTEL & RESIDENCES PALM JUMEIRAH 5 * | 1000 AED and above per room per day |
| LE MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT & MARINA 5 * | 400 AED per room per day |
| LE ROYAL MERIDIEN BEACH RESORT & SPA 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| NIKKI BEACH RESORT & SPA DUBAI | 500 AED per room per day |
| PULLMAN HOTEL DUBAI JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS 5 * | 400 AED per room per day |
| SHERATON JUMEIRAH BEACH RESORT 5 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| THE RITZ-CARLTON DUBAI 5 * | AED 500 and above per room per day |
| WESTIN DUBAI MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT 5 * | 400 AED per room per day |
| ALOFT PALM JUMEIRAH 4 * | |
| HAWTHORN SUITES 4 * | 100 AED per room per day |
| HILTON DUBAI THE WALK 4 * | 350 AED per room per day |
| JA OCEAN VIEW HOTEL 4 * | 2-3 nights - 500 AED / 4-7 - nights 1000 AED / over 9 nights - 2000 AED |
| JUMEIRA ROTANA 4 * | AED 500 per room, per stay |
| IBIS STYLES DUBAI JUMEIRA | AED 300 for 7 days |
| RAMADA PLAZA JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE Aprt | up to 3 nights - 500 AED / over 3 nights - 1000 AED per room per stay |
| RETREAT PALM DUBAI- M GALLERY BY SOFITEL | 500 AED per room per day |
| RODA BEACH RESORT | AED 500 per room, per stay |
| JA PALM TREE COURT 5 * | |
| JA JEBEL ALI BEACH HOTEL 5 * | HB, AI - 350 AED / BB - 500 AED per room per day |
| AL GHURAIR RAYHAAN BY ROTANA 5 * | 200 AED per person per room per day |
| ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI 5 * Deluxe | 1000 AED per room per day |
| AURIS PLAZA HOTEL AL BARSHA 5 * | no deposit |
| AL MUROOJ ROTANA 5 * | |
| CORAL DUBAI AL BARSHA 5 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY HOTEL 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI MARINA 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| GHAYA GRAND HOTEL 5 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| GRAND HYATT DUBAI 5 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| GRAND MILLENIUM AL WAHDA HOTEL 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| GRAND MILLENNIUM DUBAI 5 * | up to 7 nights - 500 AED per room per day / 7 or more nights - 1500 AED per room per stay |
| GROSVENOR HOUSE DUBAI 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| HYATT REGENCY DUBAI CREEK HEIGHTS 5 * | 55 USD per room per day |
| JUMEIRAH CREEKSIDE HOTEL 5 * | 665 AED per room per day |
| JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| MARRIOTT HOTEL AL JADDAF 5 * | 250 AED per room per day |
| MOVENPICK HOTEL JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS 5 * | 200 USD per room for the entire stay |
| PALAZZO VERSACE DUBAI 5 * Deluxe | 1000 AED per room per day |
| RAMADA DOWNTOWN DUBAI | 100 AED per room per day |
| SHERATON DUBAI MALL OF THE EMIRATES HOTEL 5 * | up to 3 nights - 300 AED / above 3 nights - 900 AED |
| SWISSOTEL AL GHURAIR 5 * | AED 500 per room, per stay |
| THE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN DUBAI 5 * | less than 5 nights - 500 AED / more than a week - 250 AED |
| THE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL 5 * | 750 AED per room per day |
| THE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL RESIDENCES 5 * | 750 AED per room per day |
| THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA 5 * | 750 AED per room per day |
| THE PALACE DOWNTOWN DUBAI 5 * | 750 AED per room per day |
| THE ST. REGIS DUBAI AL HABTOOR CITY 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| THE WESTIN DUBAI AL HABTOOR CITY 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| W DUBAI AL HABTOOR CITY | 500 AED per room per day |
| SIGNATURE HOTEL AL BARSHA 4 * + | |
| AL KHOORY ATRIUM HOTEL 4 * | AED 300 per room, per stay |
| ATANA HOTEL 4 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| BYBLOS HOTEL 4 * | 500 - 1000 AED per stay |
| CARLTON TOWER HOTEL DUBAI 4 * | 100 USD - 200 USD per stay |
| CASSELLS AL BARSHA HOTEL 4 * | 55 USD per room for the entire stay (duration from 5 nights); no deposit will be charged for bookings of fewer nights. |
| CORAL DEIRA 4 * | no deposit |
| COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL 4 * | |
| DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL & RESIDENCES DUBAI AL BARSHA 4 * | AED 300 per room per day (7 nights or more - AED 1500 per stay) |
| DOUBLETREE BY HILTON DUBAI BUSINESS BAY DOWNTOWN 4 * | 75 USD per room per night |
| EMIRATES GRAND HOTEL 4 * | AED 500 per room, per stay |
| FLORA GRAND HOTEL 4 * | |
| FLORA AL BARSHA 4 * | 55 USD per room per day |
| GOLDEN TULIP AL BARSHA 4 * | |
| GOLD STATE HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| GRANDEUR HOTEL 4 * | AED 200 for the entire stay |
| GULF COURT HOTEL BUSINESS BAY 4 * | AED 500 per room, per stay |
| HILTON GARDEN INN DUBAI AL MINA 4 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| HILTON GARDEN INN DUBAI AL MURAQABAT 4 * | AED 200 for the entire stay |
| HOLIDAY INN DUBAI AL BARSHA 4 * | no deposit |
| HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SAFA PARK | no deposit |
| HILTON GARDEN INN AL MURAQABAT 4 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| HILTON GARDEN INN DUBAI MALL OF THE EMIRATES | 200 AED per room per day |
| HOLIDAY INN DUBAI DOWNTOWN 4 * | no deposit |
| HOLIDAY INN BUR DUBAI - EMBASSY DISTRICT 4 * | no deposit |
| HUES BOUTIQUE HOTEL 4 * | 100 USD and more per room per night |
| GLORIA HOTEL DUBAI 4 * | 1-2 nights - 300 AED / above 3 nights - 1000 AED |
| GOLD STATE HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| GRAND EXCELSIOR AL BARSHA 4 * | AED 300 per stay |
| GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL DUBAI 4 * | |
| GRAND EXCELSIOR DEIRA 4 * | 100 AED |
| LANDMARK GRAND HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| LANDMARK HOTEL AL RIQQA 4 * | no deposit |
| LANDMARK PLAZA BANIYAS | no deposit |
| LANDMARK HOTEL BANIYAS | no deposit |
| LAPITA DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION HOTELS 4 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| M HOTEL DOWNTOWN BY MILLENNIUM 4 * | |
| MAYFAIR HOTEL | 100 AED per stay |
| METROPOLITAN HOTEL DUBAI 4 * | AED 500 per stay |
| MARINA BYBLOS HOTEL 4 * | |
| MILLENNIUM AIRPORT HOTEL DUBAI 4 * | no deposit |
| NEW MOSCOW HOTEL DUBAI 4 * | no deposit |
| NOVOTEL DUBAI AL BARSHA HOTEL 4 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| NOVOTEL DEIRA CITY CENTER | 200 AED per room per day |
| PEARL CREEK HOTEL 4 * | 15 AED per room per day |
| RAMADA HOTEL DEIRA 4 * | AED 100 per room, per stay |
| RAMADA JUMEIRAH HOTEL 4 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| ROYAL CONTINENTAL HOTEL 4 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| ROSE RAYHAAN BY ROTANA 4 * | 100 USD per room for the entire stay |
| ROSE PARK HOTEL 4 * | AED 200 per room, per stay |
| SOMEWHERE HOTEL DUBAI BARSHA HIGHTS 4 * | AED 200 for stays of up to 3 days and AED 500 for stays longer than 3 days |
| TIME GRAND PLAZA 4 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| TRYP BY WYNDHAM | 100 AED per room per day |
| VIDA DOWNTOWN DUBAI 4 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| WYNDHAM DUBAI MARINA 4 * | AED 500 per stay |
| ROVE DOWNTOWN DUBAI 3+ | 200 AED per room per day |
| AL KHALEEJ GRAND HOTEL 3 * | 10 AED per room per day |
| AL KHOORY EXECUTIVE HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| AL SARAB HOTEL 3 * | AED 500 per stay |
| CALIFORNIA HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| CLARIDGE HOTEL DUBAI 3 * | no deposit |
| CITYMAX HOTELS BUR DUBAI 3 * | no deposit |
| CITYMAX HOTELS AL BARSHA 3 * | AED 200 per stay |
| IBIS AL RIGGA 3 * | no deposit |
| IBIS HOTEL AL BARSHA 3 * | no deposit |
| IBIS HOTEL DEIRA CITY CENTER | no deposit |
| IBIS MALL OF THE EMIRATES | no deposit |
| JONRAD HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| HOTEL COMFORT INN 3 * | no deposit |
| LAVENDER HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| ROVE HEALTHCARE CITY 3 * | 200 AED |
| SADAF HOTEL DUBAI 3 * | |
| SUN & SANDS HOTEL 3 * | |
| SUN & SANDS HOTEL DOWNTOWN DUBAI 3 * | 100 USD for the entire stay |
| MARK INN HOTEL DEIRA 2 * + | no deposit |
| MOUNT ROYAL HOTEL 2 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| NAIF VIEW HOTEL 2 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| SAFFRON HOTEL DEIRA 2 * + | no deposit |
| GULF STAR HOTEL 2 * | no deposit |
| HAFEZ HOTEL APT. 2 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DUBAI INTERNET CITY 2 * | no deposit |
| HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS JUMEIRAH 2 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| MIDDLE EAST HOTEL 2 * | no deposit |
| RAFEE HOTEL 2 * | no deposit |
| ROYALTON HOTEL 2 * | 150 USD for the entire stay |
| SAN MARCO HOTEL 2 * | no deposit |
| SYAJ HOTEL 2 * | no deposit |
| SPECTRUM HOTEL 1 * | no deposit |
| DOWNTOWN HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| GRAND SINA HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| KAWAKEB HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| PRIME HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| RAHAB HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| SABKA HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| SUTCHI HOTEL 1 * | 7 AED per room per day |
| CITY PREMIERE HOTEL APARTMENTS Apart Deluxe | AED 280 per stay |
| MARINA VIEW HOTEL APARTMENT Apart Deluxe | 200 AED per stay, no deposit required |
| MERCURE HOTELS SUITES APARTMENTS (EX. YASSAT GLORIA) Apart Deluxe | AED 500 per stay |
| ABIDOS HOTEL AL BARSHA Apart Hotel | |
| AL BUSTAN CENTER & RESIDENCE Apart | no deposit |
| JANNAH PLACE DUBAI MARINA Apart Hotel | no deposit |
| FIRST CENTRAL HOTEL APARTMENT Apart Hotel | up to 2 nights - 200 AED / up to 4 nights - 400 AED / up to 6 nights - 600 AED |
| JANNAH MARINA BAY SUITE Apart Hotel | AED 500 per stay |
| MARMARA DELUXE HOTEL APARTMENTS Apart Hotel | no deposit |
Abu Dhabi
| Hotel | Deposit amount |
| AL RAHA BEACH HOTEL 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| BAB AL QASR HOTEL | AED 500 per stay |
| BEACH ROTANA HOTEL & TOWERS 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| CORNICHE HOTEL ABU DHABI 5 * | AED 500 per stay |
| CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND 5 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| DANAT JEBEL DHANNA RESORT 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| DUSIT THANI ABU DHABI 5 * | AED 500 per stay |
| EMIRATES PALACE 5 * Deluxe | BB - 1000 / HB - 500 per room per day |
| FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR 5 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| GRAND MILLENNIUM AL WAHDA HOTEL | 500 AED per room per day |
| JANNAH BURJ AL SARAB | 400 AED per stay |
| LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| RIXOS SAADIYAT ISLAND 5 * | 100 AED per room per day |
| ROYAL M HOTEL ABU DHABI 5 * | 300 - 500 AED per stay |
| JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS HOTEL 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| HILTON CAPITAL GRAND ABU DHABI 5 * | AED 300 and above per room per day |
| HILTON ABU DHABI HOTEL 5 * | 500 - 1000 AED for the entire period of stay, no deposit is required if guests do not use the minibar and pay for all extra services on the spot |
| INTERCONTINENTAL ABU DHABI 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| KHALIDIYA PALACE RAYHAAN by ROTANA 5 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| LE MERIDIEN HOTEL ABU DHABI BEACH RESORT 4 * | from 500 AED for the entire stay |
| MILLENNIUM HOTEL ABU DHABI CORNICHE 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| PARK HYATT ABU DHABI HOTEL AND VILLAS 5 * Deluxe | 100 USD per room per night |
| SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT & VILLAS 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| SHERATON ABU DHABI HOTEL & RESORT 5 * | AED 500 per stay |
| THE RITZ-CARLTON GRAND CANAL ABU DHABI 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| THE ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT 5 * | BB - 700 AED / HB - 500 AED per room per day |
| THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI CORNICHE 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| YAS HOTEL ABU DHABI (ex. YAS VICEROY HOTEL) 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| GOLDEN TULIP DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI 4 * | AED 200 per stay |
| HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM ABU DHABI 4 * | AED 200 per stay |
| NOVEL HOTEL CITY CENTER 4 * | AED 500 per stay |
| RAMADA ABU DHABI CORNICHE 4 * | AED 200 per stay |
| RADISSON BLU HOTEL ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND 4 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| SHERATON KHALIDIYA ABU DHABI 4 * | no deposit |
| TRYP BY WYNDHAM ABU DHABI 4 * | AED 200 per stay |
| GRAND CONTINENTAL FLAMINGO HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| DHAFRA BEACH RESORT | AED 300 per stay |
| NEHAL BY BIN MAJID 3 * | 100 AED per stay |
| LA RESIDENCE BEACH HOTEL 2 * | AED 500 per stay |
Sharjah:
| Hotel | Deposit amount |
| EMIRATES PALACE 5 * Deluxe | |
| HILTON SHARJAH 5 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| RADISSON BLU RESORT SHARJAH 5 * | AED 300 for the entire stay |
| THE ACT HOTEL SHARJAH 5 * | no deposit |
| SAHARA BEACH RESORT & SPA | no deposit |
| SHERATON SHARJAH BEACH RESORT & SPA 5 * | 500 AED per room per day |
| AL BUSTAN HOTEL SHARJAH 4 * | no deposit |
| AL BUSTAN TOWER HOTEL SUITES | no deposit |
| AL SALAM GRAND HOTEL | |
| ARYANA HOTEL | 100 AED per room per day |
| EWAN HOTEL | no deposit |
| COPTHORNE HOTEL SHARJAH 4 * | no deposit |
| CORAL BEACH RESORT SHARJAH 4 * | 350 AED for the entire stay |
| HOLIDAY INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SHARJAH 4 | 100 USD for the entire stay |
| LAVENDER HOTEL SHARJAH (ex. LORDS HOTEL SHARJAH) 4 * | no deposit |
| MARBELLA RESORT 4 * | 100 USD for the entire stay |
| RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES SHARJAH | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| RAYAN HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| RED CASTLE HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| ROYAL GRAND SUITE HOTEL | AED 200 for the entire stay |
| SHARJAH CARLTON HOTEL 4 * | 100 USD for the entire stay |
| SHARJAH GRAND HOTEL 4 * | 100 USD for the entire stay or passport |
| SHARJAH PALACE HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| SWISS-BELHOTEL SHARJAH 4 * | 100 AED per room per day |
| BEACH HOTEL SHARJAH 3 * | 100 USD for a week or passport |
| ALDAR HOTEL SHARJAH 3 * | no deposit |
| AL HAMRA HOTEL | no deposit |
| AL SEEF HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| ARBELLA BOUTIQUE | no deposit |
| CENTRO SHARJAH 3 * | 200 AED per room per day |
| CITYMAX HOTELS SHARJAH 3 * | AED 200 for the entire stay |
| GREEN HOUSE RESORT 3 * | 100 USD for the entire stay |
| GOLDEN BEACH MOTEL 3 * | up to 7 nights 100 USD |
| NEJOUM AL EMARATE HOTEL 3 * | no deposit |
| NOVA PARK HOTEL 3 * | 100 AED for the entire stay |
| ROYAL HOTEL 3 * | 50 USD for the entire stay |
| 72 HOTEL SHARJAH | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| LOU LOU A BEACH RESORT 3 * + | 200 USD for the entire stay |
| SHARJAH PREMIERE HOTEL & RESORT 3 * | no deposit |
| CRYSTAL PLAZA 2 * | AED 200 for the entire stay |
| VERONA RESORT | no deposit |
| AL MAHA REGENCY HOTEL SUITES Apart | no deposit |
| GOLDEN TULIP APARTMENT SHARJAH Apart | AED 200 for the entire stay |
| RAMADA HOTEL APARTMENT SHARJAH Apart | from 300 to 500 AED for the entire stay |
| SUMMERLAND MOTEL Apart | no deposit |
Ajman:
| Hotel | Deposit amount |
| AJMAN SARAY A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT 5 * deluxe | 300 AED per room per day |
| BAHI AJMAN PALACE HOTEL 5 * | AED 300 for the entire stay |
| FAIRMONT AJMAN 5 * | 350 AED per room per day |
| AJMAN HOTEL (EX: KEMPINSKI HOTEL AJMAN) 5 * | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| RADISSON BLU HOTEL AJMAN 5 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| THE AJMAN PALACE 5 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES AJMAN 4 * | no deposit |
| RAMADA BEACH HOTEL AJMAN 4 * | no deposit |
| WYNDHAM GARDEN AJMAN CORNICHE 4 * | no deposit |
| CROWN PALACE HOTEL AJMAN, Apart Hotel | no deposit |
Ras Al Khaimah:
| Hotel | Deposit amount |
| WALDORF ASTORIA RAS AL KHAIMAH 5 * Deluxe | 500 AED per room per day |
| GOLDEN TULIP KHATT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA 5 * | no deposit |
| HILTON AL HAMRA BEACH & GOLF RESORT 5 * | 24 USD per room per day |
| HILTON RAS AL KHAIMAH RESORT & SPA 5 * | 137 USD per room per night |
| DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL RAS AL KHAIMAH 5 * | only bed - 250 AED, BB - 400 AED, HB / FB - 350 AED per room per day, AI - credit card number |
| MARJAN ISLAND RESORT & SPA 5 * | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| DOUBLETREE BY HILTON RESORT & SPA MARJAN ISLAND 5 * | BB - 250 AED, HB - 100 AED per room per day, AI - no deposit |
| RIXOS BAB AL BAHR 5 * | 100 AED per room per day |
| JANNAH RESORT & VILLAS RAS AL KHAIMAH | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| THE COVE ROTANA RESORT 5 * | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| ACACIA HOTEL RAS AL KHAIMAH 4 * | no deposit |
| AL HAMRA VILLAGE & RESIDENCE 4 * | 500 AED for the whole stay or passport |
| BIN MAJID BEACH HOTEL 4 * | no deposit |
| BIN MAJID BEACH RESORT 4 * | no deposit |
| MANGROVE HOTEL RAS AL KHAIMAH 4 * | no deposit |
| HILTON GARDEN INN RAS AL KHAIMAH 4 * | 500 AED for the entire stay |
| TULIP INN RAS AL KHAIMAH 3 * | no deposit |
Fujairah:
| Hotel | Deposit amount |
| HILTON FUJAIRAH RESORT 5 * | 200 USD for long stays / 300 AED for short stays per room per day |
| IBEROTEL MIRAMAR AL AQAH BEACH RESORT | 100 USD or 350 AED per stay |
| FAIRMONT FUJAIRAH | 350 AED per room per day |
| FUJAIRAH ROTANA RESORT & SPA 5 * | 300 AED per room per day |
| ROYAL M HOTEL FUJAIRAH 5 * | 300 - 500 AED per room per day |
| CITY TOWER HOTEL | no deposit |
| OCEANIC KHORFAKKAN RESORT & SPA 4 * | no deposit |
| NOVOTEL FUJAIRAH 4 * | no deposit |
| SANDY BEACH HOTEL | no deposit |
| LANDMARK FUJAIRAH | no deposit |
| IBIS FUJAIRAH 3 * | no deposit |
| RADISSON BLU RESORT FUJAIRAH 5 * | BB / HB / FB - 1000 AED, AL - 500AED per stay |
| LE MERIDIEN AL AQAH 5 * | BB / HB / FB - 1000 AED, ALL - 100 USD per stay |
These amounts are subject to change at any time, so consider them as indicative only.
Is it possible not to pay the deposit?
Unlike the tourist tax, you can try to refuse to pay the deposit. In some hotels, the guest is even given a choice: to pay or not.
If the tourist does not want to pay the deposit, then it is fully transferred to cash at the time of providing the service, and on departure. At the same time, the minibar is sealed, external telephone communication and pay TV channels are blocked.
In inexpensive hotels in Sharjah, instead of money, you can give a foreign passport as a deposit. I cannot answer how safe it is. There were no precedents, but still.
Set aside the money required for taxes and deposits before traveling to the Emirates. Tax is required to be paid. It is not worth expecting that the amount of the deposit will be reduced or, in general, removed. It is better to prepare in advance than to worry about it later.
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Over the past decades, Dubai has developed into one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. A visit to this amazing and vibrant city will give you the opportunity to fully enjoy its incredible nature and wonderful beaches. Here you can visit exciting water parks, shop at world-class malls and go on excursions to places of incredible beauty, as well as get acquainted with Middle Eastern cuisine and true oriental hospitality. For a traveler, a trip to Dubai is a unique opportunity to feel surrounded by sincere attention and care. In addition, Dubai is home to musical fountains, examples of magnificent ancient and modern architecture, as well as the breathtaking Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab towers.
If you are planning a trip to Dubai, you should be aware of the taxes that you will have to pay to the government as a tourist. The main types of tourist taxes in Dubai are hotel tax and departure tax.
What is "hotel tax" in Dubai?
This is one of the two main tourist taxes in Dubai. Hotel tax is a payment charged by a hotel for its services. Hotel tax in Dubai includes a 10 percent city tax. This tourist tax is usually included in your bill. Hotel tax is levied on every guest staying in a hotel, hotel room or apartment. Its cost varies from 7 to 20 dirhams and is determined by the type of hotel and its rating. You will have to pay AED 7 for a mini-hotel and AED 20 for a 5-star hotel. Please note that this Dubai Tourist Tax is charged per night of your stay.
What is "departure tax" in Dubai?
Dubai Departure Tax is one of the two main tourist taxes in Dubai. It is charged when you buy a plane ticket that either lands or takes off at one of the airports in Dubai. Dubai departure tax is included in the ticket price, no matter where you buy it. Several categories of people are exempt from this tourist tax in Dubai. These are children under two years old, transit passengers and crew members.
Tourist taxes in Dubai - withdrawal
The UAE government has introduced both tourism taxes in Dubai to raise funds to further develop the tourism industry. The government plans to invest them in order to improve the services provided and expand the infrastructure. Thus, the Dubai tourism tax is helping to transform Dubai into a superior resort. Since both tourist taxes in Dubai are included in the price of the services provided, they will go unnoticed by the traveler. In the meantime, you can enjoy adventure and fun in Dubai. Traveling to Dubai will be the best pastime of your life.
In this article, we will talk about taxes and fees for tourists in the UAE. Usually, in this case, it means those amounts that tourists are forced to pay in hotels on top of the declared cost of living, or fees for entering, leaving or staying in the country. There are several types of similar tourist fees in the UAE. Let's consider all of them.
Good news
No money is taken on entry or exit from Russian tourists to the UAE. There is not even a visa fee now, Russian tourists are simply stamped at the border, as we wrote about in the article "".
Bad news
There are hotel taxes. Each emirate has its own set. The main negative is that when declaring prices for accommodation in hotels in the UAE, these fees almost never include.
For instance. You have calculated your budget for a vacation in the UAE and concluded that you can pay $ 60 for a hotel room. You go to booking.com or another search engine, find a suitable hotel for $ 60. But as a result, you have to pay not 60, but 78 dollars. Agree, this is extremely unpleasant. To be ready for such moments, read our article to the end.
Additional taxes for tourists in the UAE:
2. Special tax "tourist dirham", does not exist in all emirates, the rate depends on the stars at the hotel;
3. The "service charge" surcharge, actually a federal tax of 10%;
4. Council tax, levied in favor of the local budget, differs in different emirates.
If you are going on vacation on a voucher (package tour)
The situation for estimating the cost of a vacation is simplified a little. For most tour operators, all taxes and fees at the hotel are included in the price of the tour. Most, but not all. Therefore, before buying a tour, you should ask a travel agent a simple question: what other additional payments are waiting at the hotel? Depending on the answer, you will calculate the real cost of the tour.
If at first glance we compare the cost of vacations in the UAE by vouchers and independently, then vouchers seem to be much more expensive. However, if you take into account all these hotel surcharges, then the prices will be approximately equal.
- Check the information about your flight on the information board and go to the check-in counters, the numbers of which are indicated on the board. Present your passport and ticket when registering.
- After registering and announcing the start of boarding, you must go to the appropriate areas for international flights.
Passengers of international flights go through customs, passport control, as well as security control, after which they await flight departure in the sterile area of the gallery of international airlines. When passing the controls, a passport and a boarding pass are presented.
When transporting animals or plants, it is necessary to pass phytocontrol / veterinary control.
Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections
In accordance with Appendix No. 1 of the Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections, approved by order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation No. 104 dated July 25, 2007 it is forbidden to carry on board the aircraft by passengers in checked baggage and in things carried by passengers, the following dangerous substances and items:
Allowed to transport on board the aircraft by the crew members and passengers in compliance with the required conditions the following items and substances:
- in checked baggage in cargo, baggage compartments of an aircraft with isolated access of passengers to baggage during the flight:
- crossbows, spearfishing guns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, swords, bayonets, daggers, knives: hunting, knives with ejected blades, with locking locks, imitators of any type of weapon;
- household knives (scissors) with a blade (blade) length over 60 mm; alcoholic beverages with a content of more than 24%, but not more than 70% of alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of not more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - not more than 5 liters per passenger;
- liquids and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of not more than 24% by volume;
- aerosols intended for use in sports or household purposes, the outlet valves of the cans of which are protected by caps from spontaneous release of the contents in containers with a capacity of not more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - not more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger;
- in things carried by passengers:
- medical thermometer - one per passenger;
- mercury tonometer in a standard case - one per passenger;
- a mercury barometer or manometer, packed in an airtight container and sealed with the sender's seal;
- disposable lighters - one per passenger;
- dry ice for cooling perishable food - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
- 3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger;
- non-hazardous liquids, gels and aerosols: in containers with a capacity of not more than 100 ml (or an equivalent capacity in other volume units), packed in a securely closing transparent plastic bag with a volume of not more than 1 liter - one bag per passenger.
Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml are not accepted for carriage, even if the container is only partially filled. Medicines, baby food and special dietary requirements are exempt from carriage.
Liquids purchased from duty-free shops at the airport or on board the aircraft must be packed in a securely sealed (sealed) plastic bag that allows identification of the contents of the package during the flight and has reliable confirmation that the purchase was made in airport duty-free shops or on board the aircraft on the day (s) of travel. Please keep your purchase receipt. Do not open the bag either before boarding the cabin or during the flight.
The administration of the airport, airline, operator has the right to decide on the introduction of additional measures to ensure aviation security on flights with increased danger, as a result of which prohibit the carriage of the following items in the aircraft cabin:
- corkscrews;
- hypodermic needles (unless a medical justification is provided);
- knitting needles;
- scissors with a blade length less than 60 mm;
- folding (without a lock) travel, pocket knives with a blade length of less than 60 mm.
Upon arrival at Dubai airport, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Upon arrival at Dubai Airport, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, follow the step by step instructions:
Please note that at the airport the waiting time for the bus for the transfer is 2 hours after the plane has landed.
Upon arrival at the hotel
- Go to the reception where you will be given a registration card.
- Fill out the registration form in English.
- Return the completed registration card, voucher (1 copy), foreign passport (the foreign passport will be returned to you after taking a photocopy, check at the reception when you can pick up your passport).
- Expect check-in. Check-in at the hotel takes place at 15:00. If you want to check into a room earlier than the specified time, you must pre-book a room a day earlier than the date of your arrival (for example, you arrive in the UAE at 5:00 am on September 10, so as not to wait for check-in until 15:00, you can book a room not from September 10, and from September 9. In this case, you will be accommodated in your room as soon as you arrive at the hotel).
- When checking in at most hotels, guests are required to leave a deposit at the reception in the form of an amount of money (the amount is determined individually by each hotel) or a copy of a credit card. The hotel takes this amount / credit card details as a deposit against the future expenses of the tourist. If the guests did not have spending at the hotel, this amount is returned to the tourist. If there were costs, then the amount spent is deducted from the collateral. If you left a copy of your credit card as a security deposit, the hotel will always ask how you would like to pay, in cash or by card. No transactions with your credit card are made without your permission. In some hotels, the refund of the deposit left in cash can be made in local currency (check in advance in what form the refund will be made). In some hotels, you can leave your passport as a deposit.
- After checking into your room, review the information provided by the hotel. Pay attention to what services are paid, and how much they cost (as a rule, the information is in the folder and lies on the table or bedside table).
Tourist tax
From June 1, 2016 in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, a tourist tax (the so-called "tourist dirham") is levied on all tourists living in hotels of any star, including apartments. A fee is charged to all guests staying in hotels and hotel apartments in the emirate in the amount of AED 15 per day for each room in the room, regardless of the hotel category.
From March 31, 2014 in the emirate of Dubai, from November 1, 2015 in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, a tourist tax is levied on all tourists staying in hotels of any star, including apartments. The tax is charged for 1 room per night (in local currency) at the time of check-in or check-out.
Meeting with the hotel guide
The time of meeting with the hotel guide will be told to you by the accompanying person (transferman) on the way to the hotel or the meeting representative at the airport. At the appointed time, you must go to the hotel guide, who will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby (some hotels have a separate meeting room). Bring your voucher to the meeting, your return flight ticket.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact the hotel guide or the hotel reception.
If there are few tourists at the hotel, the guide comes to the hotel upon request (an information meeting with the guide upon arrival will certainly be held without a request).
On the eve of departure home
- Go to the reception, check if you have unpaid bills for additional services (use of the minibar, telephone, etc.). If you have any debts, pay them.
On the eve of the day of departure, an information letter will be delivered to your room, which will indicate the time of departure from the hotel. If, due to some circumstances, the letter was not received, contact your hotel guide or a representative of the office by phone +971 50 450 3399 , or by calling the hotline 800 839 839 .
Check out from the hotel
On the day of departure, rooms are vacated until 12:00. Before the set time, hand over the keys to the reception.
You can leave your luggage in the hotel's storage room.
We kindly ask you to avoid being late and come to the transfer at the specified time. The waiting time for a tourist for a transfer is 10 minutes, after which the driver or accompanying person leaves for the next hotel to collect the rest of the tourists.
Arrival at Dubai airport, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi for departure
- Check in for the flight (provide your passport and ticket).
- Drop off your luggage at the check-in counter.
- Get your boarding pass. Pay attention to the gate number and the time to board the aircraft (in the boarding pass, the gate is indicated by the word GATE, the time is TIME).
- Go through passport control (provide a foreign passport, a copy of an electronic visa).
- Proceed to the departure hall, where you will await the boarding announcement for your flight.
Helpful information
Flight time
Flight time Moscow - Dubai, Moscow - Abu Dhabi is 5-6 hours.
Medical service
Medical service is paid. If during your holiday you need the help of a doctor, then immediately contact your insurance company. The company's phone number is indicated on the insurance policy. The insurance company will tell you which medical center or hospital to go to.
First aid kit
Before the trip, set up and take with you a first-aid kit that will help you with mild ailments, save you time searching for medicines and save you from the problems of communicating in a foreign language, in addition, many medicines may have different names in different countries.
Behavior rules
To visit most public places and religious sites, a special dress code is required: covered shoulders and knees for women and men.
During the holy month of Ramadan (in Islam they adhere to the lunar calendar, so the beginning of Ramadan falls on different days), Muslims observe strict rules: from sunrise to sunset, they refrain from eating, smoking, entertainment and completely devote themselves to prayers. Adherents of other religions should respect the religious feelings of Muslims - they should refrain from drinking, eating, smoking and noisy entertainment on the streets. It is advisable to wear closed clothes of dull colors.
Purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages
In the UAE, alcohol is available in restaurants and bars at specially licensed hotels. The sale of alcohol is prohibited in the emirate of Sharjah.
Drinking alcohol is prohibited for Muslims. This prohibition does not apply to visitors if they do not practice Islam. It is strictly forbidden to offer or give alcohol to Muslims, as well as to drive drunk. Drinking any alcoholic beverages in public places (on the street, in the park, on the beach) is a crime and is punishable by the laws of the country.
Money
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Dirham is the local currency of the OAE (AED - Arab Emirates Dirham). 1 dirham = 100 fils. You can pay in the UAE both in dirhams and in US dollars. You can buy local money at any currency exchange office. 1 US dollar is equal to 3.67 dirhams.
The shops
The widest selection of goods and affordable prices are the main reasons why many people flock to the UAE. It is not for nothing that the Emirates are called "a shopper's paradise". Free trade zones and low tariffs ensure business prosperity in this country. The shopping festival is held annually in Dubai and attracts with stunning discounts, extensive entertainment programs and various lotteries.
Souvenirs and shopping
The most common souvenirs and purchases are dates, camel figurines, pearl and gold products, hookahs, Arabic coffee and coffee pots, perfumes and incense, spices, sweets.
Taxi
In the UAE, you can freely use taxi services, in which payment is made by meter. Landing is charged from AED 5 in Dubai, from AED 3 in Sharjah. The minimum cost of a taxi ride in Dubai is AED 12.
Hotels
Most hotels require a deposit (cash or credit card) for additional charges that are not included in the room rate - minibar, long distance calls, etc. The deposit will be refunded on the day of departure in AED minus the amount you spent.
Beaches
The UAE has both free public beaches and paid ones. Paid beaches are usually equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, which can be rented for an additional fee. Some beaches have women's days when men are not allowed in.
Visa
From February 1, 2017, citizens of the Russian Federation planning tourist trips to the United Arab Emirates do not need to apply for visas in advance.
Upon arrival at any airports in the UAE, citizens of the Russian Federation apply for a visa upon arrival for a period of 90 days free of charge. The visa can be extended once for 30 days by contacting the Immigration Department in the UAE in advance for an additional fee.
More information in the section Visa.
Time
Time is 1 hour ahead of Moscow time.
Weekend
Government offices are closed on Friday and Saturday. The day off at the offices of private companies is Friday. Shops, shopping and entertainment centers are open seven days a week.
Mains voltage
The voltage in the network is 220/240 V, the current frequency is 50 Hz. For electrical appliances not manufactured for the UAE market, an adapter is required.
Religion
The state religion of the UAE is Islam.
Tips
If the tip is not included in the bill, it is sufficient to leave 10% of the total amount.
When traveling around the country, it is not necessary to have a passport with you. It is enough to have copies of your passport, visa and insurance. It is better to leave the originals in the safe - in the hotel room or at the reception. If a foreign passport is lost, you must immediately contact the police station at the scene of the incident and submit an application about the circumstances of the loss of the passport, and then receive a document from the police about the loss of the passport, which must be presented at the Consulate General when submitting documents for issuing a certificate of entry (return) to Russia or a new foreign passport to replace the lost one.
Customs
Per one adult in the UAE, it is allowed to import: up to 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 500 grams of tobacco. Non-Muslims can import up to 2 liters of spirits and the same amount of wine for personal use. Prohibited to import photo and video materials, as well as printed materials of objectionable and frivolous content. The import of drugs, weapons, psychotropic substances, and some drugs is strictly prohibited.
Important!!! To obtain a permit for the import of drugs (according to), which are included in the territory of the UAE, you must create a profile on the website of the Ministry of Health, download and fill out the form, () and also upload the necessary documents (doctor's prescription with translation into English), a description of the drug ( with English translation), proof of length of stay = voucher to be reviewed and approved by the ministry within one business day. At the end of the check, in case of a positive decision, a certificate will be issued, which must be printed and taken with you. Medicines will be checked upon entry into the country by inspectors in cooperation with customs.
Telephones
The international code of the UAE is 971.
To call from the CIS countries to the UAE, dial: 8-10-971 + area code + subscriber number.
Emirates codes: 02 - Abu Dhabi, 03 - Al Ain, 04 - Dubai, 06 - Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, 07 - Ras Al Khaimah, 09 - Fujairah. 05x - mobile phone. To call from emirate to emirate or from landline to mobile and vice versa, dial: 0 + area code + subscriber number.
You can call from the hotel to another country through "9", after the dial tone, dial the country code (007 - Russia), then the city code and the number of the subscriber you need. Such a conversation can be ordered from the operator by dialing "0".
Useful phone numbers
Consulate General of the Russian Federation (Dubai):
Address: Dubai, Umm Al Sheif District, 6B Street, Villa No. 21
Tel .: +971 4 328 53 47
Fax: +971 4 328 56 15
Emergency assistance: +971 50 454 77 54 (around the clock. This number is intended exclusively for cases related to the threat to the life, health and safety of Russian citizens in the UAE)
Consul General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and the Northern Emirates Oleg Olegovich Fomin.
Ambulance: 998 or 999
Fire Department: 997
Police: 999
Telephones of the TEZ TOUR tourist support service in the UAE24-hour hotline telephone (free for all local numbers in the UAE): 800 839 839 Hotline for calls from abroad: +971 50 450 33 99 |
24-hour telephone in RussiaIf you have any problems dialing the support number, please contact us by phone 24/7 8-800-700-7878 (calls from any regions of Russia are free). |