Tips
A 10% service charge is usually already on hotel bills. Tips are extra, in cash, and optional.
Break 100s at an exchange into 10s and 20s. An ATM will not do that. About AED 600–800 covers a 10-night stay.
- HousekeepingAED 20
Each morning, on the pillow, with “thank you” on a scrap of paper.
- PorterAED 10 a bag
Same again when you leave.
- Beach or poolAED 30–50, then 20
First day for good loungers, then AED 20 every two or three days.
- DinnerAED 20–40
Cash, even when service is already on the bill.
- BarAED 10–20
Per round. AED 20 if they looked after you for a while.
- Taxi or CareemRound up
Or add AED 5.
- Room serviceAED 10–15
Cash when it arrives. This food is not on the credit.
- ValetAED 10
When the car comes back.
- Spa10%
Of the menu price, in cash, even if the credit pays the treatment.
- ConciergeAED 50
Only when they actually get you something hard.
Cash given
This tally stays off the hotel bill.
Checkout
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