bee-ess Posted August 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We rae staying in Dubai for 3 days following our cruise - will we be able to manage everywhere with US Dollare or Euros or will be need any local currency. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 14, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Most will take US$. We have been there several times on cruises and never gotten any local currency for Dubai. However, being there longer, you are more likely to do better to convert some money. You will generally get a worse exchange rate when spending dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 14, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Yes, you can use USA Currency or Euros without a problem. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rafy1234 Posted August 17, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2012 We rae staying in Dubai for 3 days following our cruise - will we be able to manage everywhere with US Dollare or Euros or will be need any local currency. ThanksThey will take US$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubens Posted August 17, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2012 They will take US$ But I suppose we will need some dirhams for smaller expenses like taxis and metro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 17, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2012 But I suppose we will need some dirhams for smaller expenses like taxis and metro? It's your choice. They will take USA Dollars and Euros, including Taxis. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexfolkart Posted August 18, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Can you get some right there at the cruise terminal? Also, if you give them USD or Euros what kind of change do you get back? Thank you, Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 18, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Can you get some right there at the cruise terminal? Also, if you give them USD or Euros what kind of change do you get back?Thank you, Sherry Sherry, expect that you will get back the local currency. I do not remember a place to convert money at the cruise ship terminal. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekay Posted August 18, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2012 There is an exchange kiosk in the cruise terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted August 19, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2012 If staying for 3 days I'd get the local currency. There is no way the locals will convert the currency in your favour and for me it would be far too easy to be taken advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexfolkart Posted August 21, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks a lot!! Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movc Posted August 23, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Rates in the cruise terminal have a low spread between buy and sell and have no commission. Local currency is good for small shops, metro, and to ride the abra across Dubai Creek . USD is widely accepted including taxis but you may get a poor exchange rate. You can also find currency exchange in the malls and by the Gold Souk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suron Posted September 3, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2012 We rae staying in Dubai for 3 days following our cruise - will we be able to manage everywhere with US Dollare or Euros or will be need any local currency. Thanks You will need some local currency for things like taxis (which are very reasonable) and for shopping, although credit cards are accepted. Which cruise are you on? I have just booked Serenade of the Seas departing 25th Feb next. Will be spending time pre and post cruise with my son and his family - son posted to Dubai for 5 years with his job. I visited there at Christmas and Easter - it is a magical place and I am sure you will love it. Suron (Bristol, UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayayeff Posted September 3, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I live in Dubai and definitely recommend using local currency for taxis, metro, small expenses, etc. etc. There are money exchanges available in the airport, cruise terminal and shopping malls and the local currency is pegged to the US$ so exchange rate is always the same at banks and official exchange houses, whereas taxis, traders etc. would use modified rates if you paid them in US$.. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilybob Posted September 5, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I live in Dubai and definitely recommend using local currency for taxis, metro, small expenses, etc. etc. There are money exchanges available in the airport, cruise terminal and shopping malls and the local currency is pegged to the US$ so exchange rate is always the same at banks and official exchange houses, whereas taxis, traders etc. would use modified rates if you paid them in US$.. Anne ditto.....money exchanges are everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephone Posted September 8, 2012 #17 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Hi Are their ATMs? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayayeff Posted September 8, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 8, 2012 HiAre their ATMs? Thanks Yes, both at bank branches and in all the malls, also at the airport but can't remember if there was in the cruise terminal. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movc Posted September 9, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Yes, there is a single ATM beside the currency exchange counter in the terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 2, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I live in Dubai Can you suggest a good tour guide or company for a "best of Dubai" tour on a turnaround day we will have there next Spring? Thanks caribill at yahoo dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilybob Posted October 3, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Can you suggest a good tour guide or company for a "best of Dubai" tour on a turnaround day we will have there next Spring? Thanks caribill at yahoo dot com The Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Center does an excellent job of introducing people to the old part of Dubai along the creek or Bastakiya. If your timing is right, you can even arrange for breakfast or lunch. http://www.cultures.ae/ The Big Bus Tour HOHO offers two routes and also a night tour. This will give you a good overview of the city. http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/dubai/custompage.aspx?id=dubai_sightseeing_tour&gclid= Arabian Adventures and North Tours offer both city and desert tours with many reviews both on CC and Tripadvisor http://www.northtours.net/ http://www.arabian-adventures.com/en/tours-and-safaris/index.aspx Taxis are also an easy way to get around and see Dubai on your own. They are metered, clean, and the drivers will speak enough English to get you to the tourist spots. There is also an excellent Metro system that connects the creek area with Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. It does not connect to the cruise terminal or run along Jumeirah Road for the beaches. For seeing Burj Al Arab (sail shaped hotel) you will need both a taxi and a reservation to get inside but can enjoy beautiful views of it from the Madinat Jumeirah complex "next door." Enjoy your short visit. You may want to stay longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 3, 2012 #22 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Center does an excellent job of introducing people to the old part of Dubai along the creek or Bastakiya. If your timing is right, you can even arrange for breakfast or lunch.http://www.cultures.ae/ The Big Bus Tour HOHO offers two routes and also a night tour. This will give you a good overview of the city. http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/dubai/custompage.aspx?id=dubai_sightseeing_tour&gclid= Arabian Adventures and North Tours offer both city and desert tours with many reviews both on CC and Tripadvisor http://www.northtours.net/ http://www.arabian-adventures.com/en/tours-and-safaris/index.aspx Taxis are also an easy way to get around and see Dubai on your own. They are metered, clean, and the drivers will speak enough English to get you to the tourist spots. There is also an excellent Metro system that connects the creek area with Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. It does not connect to the cruise terminal or run along Jumeirah Road for the beaches. For seeing Burj Al Arab (sail shaped hotel) you will need both a taxi and a reservation to get inside but can enjoy beautiful views of it from the Madinat Jumeirah complex "next door." Enjoy your short visit. You may want to stay longer! Thanks Having never been to Dubai before, I am not familiar with what are the most important places to visit and the logistics for getting from place to place in the most efficient manner. The HOHO bus, while good when time is not limited, would involve lost time waiting for a bus after getting off at a site and then needing to go to the next desired place. With the limited time we will have there (about 7 hours), I really need a tour (with a guide) that would include the Burj Khalifa. I understand that taxis and the Metro system are good ways to get around, but I would need to plan the logistics without having been there before. I will contact the two tour companies that you provided the links to, so, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilybob Posted October 3, 2012 #23 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks With the limited time we will have there (about 7 hours), I really need a tour (with a guide) that would include the Burj Khalifa. I will contact the two tour companies that you provided the links to, so, thanks again. North Tours "Dubai City Tours" covers the highlights of both old and new Dubai. If I were to make an adjustment in the itinerary, I would not go all the way out to the Palm and spend more time either in Bastakiya or in the Burj Khalifa area. Let me know if you have further questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 3, 2012 #24 Share Posted October 3, 2012 North Tours "Dubai City Tours" covers the highlights of both old and new Dubai. If I were to make an adjustment in the itinerary, I would not go all the way out to the Palm and spend more time either in Bastakiya or in the Burj Khalifa area. Let me know if you have further questions. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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