Do Dubai hotels charge a security deposit at check-in and how do I find out the amount?

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TL;DR

Most Dubai hotels hold a security deposit on your card at check-in, but the exact amount is rarely published online — it's more reliable to contact the hotel directly before your trip.

What the community said

Recent guest reports put the deposit at about AED 1,000 per room for a week. Repeat guests may sometimes have it waived; this was also reported by travelers returning to the hotel for a second stay.

42 days ago ≈AED 1,000 per room per week

Guests staying at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana couldn't find deposit information published anywhere and asked fellow travelers before check-in.

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana

For Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina Hotel, no published deposit info was found either — whether a deposit is charged and how much remains unclear, so it's best to confirm at booking.

Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina Hotel

Travelers who stayed at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah found no deposit info publicly available, confirming that Dubai hotels rarely disclose deposit policies on their websites.

Hyatt Centric Jumeirah