Prices in the UAE
By world standards, prices in the UAE are at an average level, but still they are higher than in other Middle Eastern states..
Shopping and souvenirs
For shopping in the UAE, you should go to Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. At your service - large shopping centers, shopping streets, markets.
The Dubai Shopping Festival (late January-late February) is definitely worth a visit. During this period, you will not only be able to purchase the desired things with a 60-70% discount, but also have fun - watch performances and attend folklore evenings, and various activities (contests, tricks, games) are arranged here for children..
What to bring from the UAE?
- Arab Turk, items made of precious stones and metals (gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, pearls, diamonds), figurines and figurines of camels, incense, oil-based perfume, antique weapons, hookah, electronics, carpets, jewelry boxes;
- clothes of famous brands, fur coats;
- coffee, oriental sweets (nougat, Turkish delight, dates, baklava, halva, nuts, sherbet), spices.
In the UAE, you can buy figurines and figurines of camels - $ 3-30, a small bottle of oil-based perfume - from $ 12, hookah - from $ 30, bottles with colored sand - $ 8-15, dates - from $ 3/500 grams.
Excursions and entertainment
On a tour of Abu Dhabi, you will see many parks and gardens that harmoniously coexist with ultra-modern skyscrapers, light fountains, and the beautiful Sheikh's palace. This excursion includes a visit to a large stadium in the Middle East and an oil exhibition. The tour costs approximately $ 50.
If you go on a jeep safari, you can ride the dunes, stop at a Bedouin camp for an Arabian dinner, and watch oriental dances. For such entertainment, you will pay about $ 55.
Or you can go for a walk in the evening Dubai by ship - you will see Dubai at night while traveling along the bay. The approximate cost of a boat trip is $ 150.
If you wish, you can go on a night crab hunt, during which you will be taken by boat to the islets located near Um Al Kuwait. And after a successful hunt, the cook will prepare a delicious dinner for you from the crabs you caught. Crab hunting will cost you $ 50.
Transport
You can get around the cities by bus or metro. Payment in public transport should be made with reusable plastic cards (their balance can be constantly replenished). To pay for 1 trip, you need to purchase a one-time red card (it costs $ 0.6-1.9). You can purchase a reusable silver card for $ 5 ($ 3.7 is credited to the card account). If you pay with a silver card, then 1 trip will cost you $ 0.6-1.6.
As for travel on international buses, for example, for travel from Dubai to Sharjah you will pay $ 1.9, and from Dubai to Abu Dhabi - $ 5.4.
If you are used to rest on a budget, then on vacation in the UAE, your minimum cost will be $ 50 per person.
