United Arab Emirates Etiquette, Dress Code, Safety & Emergency Numbers (999 (Police), 998 (Ambulance), 997 (Civil Defence / Fire))
Essential cultural customs, dress codes at religious and royal sites, tipping rules, and emergency contacts (999 (Police), 998 (Ambulance), 997 (Civil Defence / Fire)) in United Arab Emirates.
Cultural Etiquette & Dress Codes
10% service charge + 5% VAT + 7% municipality fee are often itemized on hotel bills; leave AED 10–25 or 10% for attentive waitstaff, AED 5–10 for bellhops/valets, and round up taxi fares. Desalinated municipal tap water meets WHO standards, though most hotels and restaurants provide filtered or local bottled mineral water (Masafi / Mai Dubai).
Safety, Plugs (Type G (230V / 50Hz — British three-rectangular-pin socket)) & Emergency Contacts
United Arab Emirates uses Type G (230V / 50Hz — British three-rectangular-pin socket) electrical outlets (Type G (230V / 50Hz — British three-rectangular-pin socket)). Tap water guidance: Desalinated municipal tap water meets WHO standards, though most hotels and restaurants provide filtered or local bottled mineral water (Masafi / Mai Dubai).. Keep emergency numbers saved offline: 999 (Police), 998 (Ambulance), 997 (Civil Defence / Fire).