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• Use for shopping, dining, attractions—plus enjoy exclusive discounts.

• Features: QR code payments, bill splitting, frequent local offers.

4. Careem Pay
• Ideal for: Tourists using Careem for rides, food or grocery delivery.

• Link your international card and pay seamlessly within the app.

• Features: Peer-to-peer transfers, bill splitting, in-app promos.

5. Klip (by Emirates Digital Wallet LLC)

• Ideal for: Tourists seeking a simple digital wallet—even without a local bank account.

• Features: Mobile payments, peer-to-peer transfers, designed to reduce cash usage.
3. Prepaid travel cards

For tourists who prefer better spending control without carrying too much cash, prepaid travel
cards help too. These cards are available at major exchange houses like Al Ansari Exchange and Al
Fardan Exchange, with popular options including TravelCard and Travelez Plus.

They allow you to lock in exchange rates, offer tap-and-go convenience, and aren’t linked to your
bank account, adding an extra layer of security. Best of all, they’re widely accepted across the UAE,
making them a practical choice for travellers.

When cash still counts for UAE tourists

Most places in the UAE accept cards and mobile payments, but it’s smart to carry some AED for
souks, street vendors, tipping, or small cafés and taxis that may not accept cards.
You can exchange currency at malls or money exchange outlets, or withdraw cash from widely
available ATMs. Avoid hotel exchanges, as rates are usually less favourable.

ATMs support international Visa and Mastercard cards, with daily withdrawal limits around
Dh5,000. To save on fees, withdraw larger amounts less often.

Bottom line? With international cards, mobile wallets, and optional UAE apps, spending in the UAE
is now easier than ever. Whether you’re booking a desert safari, shopping in a souk, or ordering food
through Careem—you can tap, scan, or swipe your way through it all.

Just make sure your apps are set up in advance, carry some cash for back-up, and consider adding
a local wallet or prepaid card for added flexibility and deals.

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