Questions About Dubai Travel Currency

Chris asks…

indian currency carrying to dubai in air travel?

can a person going in air to dubai from india how much indian currency he can take with him

admin answers:

You can bring as much as you want but every amount higher than the equivalent of USD 10K has to be declared at customs.
Http://www.dxbcustoms.gov.ae/Content/TravelersInfo/TravelersAffair/SelfDeclaration.htm

Why would somebody travel with that much cash instead using a credit card?

Helen asks…

What currency is accepted at Dubai airport?

Hi

i come from the Uk and i will be travelling through Dubai international airport.

I'll only be there for a few hours so will want to get something to eat and do a bit of shopping.

Can anyone tell me what types of currency are accepted at the airport or is it only the currency of Dubai that's accepted....

Im just trying to work out if i need to change my money before i get there or if my own currency will be accepted.

Many thanks

admin answers:

Dollar, Euro., & pound are accepted in addition to Dirhams but it varies depending on the outlet itself.(these currencies are also acceptable in several Dubai shops not just the airport) But if you want to just buy a meal or any thing from duty free you can simply use your credit card , you do not need to carry change. On top the ATM machines give local money when you want cash from your card.
Ask the airport staff after you arrive for best alternative way to make the purchases. You might also find some fellow passengers willing to swap currencies with you.(like some one leaving and does not need the Dirham change is their pocket).

For the phone or WiFi you can use a card , which you can also charge to your credit card.


@MATTHEW M
Have you ever been to other major airports besides Dubai , be rest assured Heathrow & JFK are not exactly cheaper , rip-off food prices just go along with the territory, but fast food and duty free prices are reasonable in comparison.

Mandy asks…

How much currency a person is allowed to carry while travelling to Dubai, (Indian currency or foreign)?

What are the currency laws for a tourist governing the extent of currency he can carry. What are the retrictions from the Indian side and what are the restrictions from the Dubai side?

admin answers:

As much as you want, no ristriction really on cash coming in to UAE.

Joseph asks…

What currency to bring to Dubai?

I am going to Dubai this coming Thursday. I am traveling from Bulgaria and I was wondering what is the best currency I should bring with me - EURO or US Dollar?

admin answers:

If you have USD and Euro on hand already, bring Euros.

BUT if you have to exchange BGN into USD or Euro first - don't! In this case bring your home currency and change in Dubai.

Example: BGN 100 are USD 68
BGN 100 are EUR 51

USD 68 are AED 249
EUR 51 are AED 250

BGN 99 are AED 249

Best thing to do (if you don't have Euros already), exchange a small amount of BGN at Dubai Airport and bigger amounts at exchange places like Ansari which can be found in every mall and shopping centre.

Enjoy!

Thomas asks…

Where would be the best currency exchange rates?

I am traveling to Dubai, UAE and i was wondering does anybody know if i would be better changing the currency in Dubai or here in the UK - which one offers the best rate?

admin answers:

Anywhere but an airport

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