Tipping in United Arab Emirates
Tipping is expected in United Arab Emirates. Not tipping can be considered rude.
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Tipping quick reference
| Service | Recommended | Range | Payment | Service charge? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant A 10% service charge is common (mandated in Dubai); an extra 10–15% for the server is customary | 10% | 10–15% | Card or cash | Often included |
| Taxi Drivers don't strictly expect tips; rounding up to the nearest 5 dirhams is good practice | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Hotel housekeeping Around 10 dirhams per day, left daily | د.إ10 per night | د.إ10–د.إ20 | Cash only | No |
| Hotel porter Around 7–10 dirhams per bag | د.إ10 per bag | د.إ5–د.إ20 | Cash only | No |
| Bar Small change or a note per drink is appreciated | د.إ5 per drink | د.إ0–د.إ10 | Card or cash | No |
| Café Small tips or tip jars are common at counters | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Hairdresser Tipping around 10% is customary in salons | 10% | 5–15% | Cash only | No |
| Tour guide Guides are commonly tipped per person for a tour or day | د.إ25 per person | د.إ10–د.إ50 | Cash only | No |
| Food delivery A small tip for delivery drivers is customary | 5% | 0–10% | Card or cash | No |
| Spa & massage Therapists are commonly tipped around 10% of the treatment | 10% | 5–15% | Cash only | No |
| Valet parking Valets are usually tipped around 10 dirhams | د.إ10 per service | د.إ5–د.إ20 | Cash only | No |