Tourist tax in Dubai. Climate fee – do you have to pay? Hotels 3, 4 & 5*

Dubai has been betting heavily on tourism for several years now, resulting in a steady increase in the number of foreign visitors. It is not the cheapest location, but it offers plenty of various attractions and provides sunny weather all year round. Following the example of other countries, does Dubai charge a special tax for such pleasure?

Is there a tourist tax in Dubai?

There is a tourist tax in Dubai. However, prices in the United Arab Emirates are not uniform. Dubai is one of the most visited emirates, more expensive than other regions of the country. Besides, taxes change with the standard of the hotel. The tax operates not only in the city itself, but throughout the emirate. It is usually added to the hotel bill, and tourists can pay it either in the local currency (AED) or in the currency of their country by paying for their stay with a card.

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How much is the tourist tax in Dubai?

When it comes to tourist tax, prices in Dubai will depend on the number of stars of the hotel. The current tariff is:

– 7 AED per night in a 1-star hotel
– 10 AED per night in a 2- or 3-star hotel
– 15 AED per night in a 4-star hotel
– 20 AED per night in a 5-star hotel

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