City tax in the United Arab Emirates
All places in the United Arab Emirates we have data for: rate, payment, maximum nights and child exemption.
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| Place | Rate | Payment | Max. nights | Children | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 4 % of the room price | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Abu Dhabi →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Dubai | 7–20 AED per room/night | Depends on booking | 30 | – | Find hotels in Dubai →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Fujairah | 5 % of the room priceInformation conflicting – check on site | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Fujairah →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 15 AED per room/nightInformation conflicting – check on site | Depends on booking | – | – | Find hotels in Ras Al Khaimah →Sourcechecked 2026-10-06 |
No guarantee. Rates change; what counts is what the hotel or municipality charges. Source and check date are shown for each entry. Rates checked on 2026-10-06.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the city tax in the United Arab Emirates?
It depends on the place. Examples from our overview: Abu Dhabi: 4 % of the room price; Dubai: 7–20 AED per room/night; Fujairah: 5 % of the room price; Ras Al Khaimah: 15 AED per room/night.
Is the city tax included in the hotel price?
Depends on booking (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah).
Do children pay city tax?
We have no child exemptions on record in the United Arab Emirates. Please ask the hotel.