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At Signature Breaks, we believe in enriching your trip to the fullest. From complimentary meals to free upgrades on tours we like to continuously delight our guests on their trip. Please fine below the list of inclusions and exclusions for your trip to Dubai.
When out and about in the streets, souks or shopping malls women are most respectful if they wear skirts or shorts to the knee and have their shoulders covered. The air conditioning in the malls can be fierce and you may find a wrap, light cardigan or pashmina comes in handy. A comfortable outfit, suitable for the culture and the icy a/c, might be ¾ length Capri pants, a strappy top and a loose, open shirt.
Men are fine to wear shorts to the knee; t-shirts are more respectful than skimpy muscle vests no matter how much you want to show off your fine physique. The gold, spice and textile souks are in the old part of Dubai, in Bur Dubai and Deira. These areas have a high South Asian population and it’s advisable for women to dress conservatively here to help avoid stares. Very few mosques in the UAE admit non-Muslims but if you decide to visit one of those which do then, as with any place of worship, it’s important to dress appropriately. Long trousers and long sleeved tops or shirts for men; long trousers or ankle length skirts/dresses for women combined with a long sleeved top which is not low cut.
As discussed earlier, the best guide to get around is Google Maps. This will give you both the cab options and as well as the public transfers. For the public transfer options in Google Maps, please use the “Arrive By option” to plan your departure time.
Dubai is world famous for its extraordinary service levels. In a city where even McDonalds can be delivered comes the age-old question: To tip or not to tip? The short answer is, there are no rules when it comes to tipping in Dubai. How much you tip varies from profession to profession and is also largely down to personal preference. It is customary to tip in most cases, but it certainly isn’t compulsory.
While most restaurants will note at the bottom of the menu that taxes and service charge have already been included in the bill, it is still common among most diners in Dubai to tip the service staff. A figure between 10 and 15 per cent is customary, but this is dependent on the quality of service. Often rounding up to the nearest figure in your bill could suffice.
Taxis in Dubai are cheap and plentiful, and therefore tipping the driver is a common occurrence. Usually a small tip of AED5-10 is given, but generally passengers will just round the fare up to the nearest note and allow the driver to keep the change.
Again, it is customary to tip hotel staff and valet drivers but it’s not always expected, so don’t worry if you don’t have any change on you. Most guests would give between AED5-10, but you should give them slightly more if your luggage is heavier, or if you have a lot of suitcases.
Spa & beauty therapist, depending on the particular treatment, tips will vary from AED5 to 10-15 per cent of the treatment value. Smaller treatments such as manicures would warrant a smaller tip, whereas a bigger tip would usually be given for a haircut or massage. Discover Dubai’s world-class spas.
While tipping is always appreciated in Dubai, it is rarely expected, and no matter if one per cent or 50 per cent is given, the most important thing is to treat service staff with respect. A smile and a “Thank you” go a long way.