How much to tip in United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

In the UAE a service charge is often included, but staff are frequently expat workers who rely on an extra 10 to 15 percent.

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🇦🇪United Arab Emirates · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 to 15 percent; a 10 percent service charge is often added

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: AED 5 to AED 10 per bag

Tour guide: AED 50 per day

Amounts are in local currency. Tipping is a custom, not a rule, so use these as a friendly guide.

United Arab Emirates tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in United Arab Emirates?

In the UAE a service charge is often included, but staff are frequently expat workers who rely on an extra 10 to 15 percent. In restaurants: 10 to 15 percent; a 10 percent service charge is often added.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in United Arab Emirates?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: aed 5 to aed 10 per bag. Tour guides: aed 50 per day.

Is tipping expected in United Arab Emirates?

Tipping customary. A modest tip is normal and appreciated for good service, though not as large as in the United States.

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Tipping is a custom that varies by region and venue, so use this as a guide. Sources: Fodor’s & Rick Steves travel etiquette guides, Wikipedia: list of tipping customs by country, national tourism boards.