Do Dubai hotels charge a tourist tax (city tax) and require a deposit at check-in in summer?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, hotels still charge a tourist/city tax of around AED 180 per room at check-in in summer, despite rumors it's suspended for the season; a security deposit isn't always required — ask at the front desk.
What the community said
At check-in in summer 2026, guests were charged AED 180 tourist tax per room — rumors that the tax is suspended for summer turned out to be false.
4 days ago AED 180 tourist tax
No security deposit was requested at check-in — when guests asked directly, staff confirmed a deposit wasn't necessary.
4 days ago No deposit required
In July, hotel occupancy was low and there were no queues anywhere — typical for the summer off-season due to the heat.
4 days ago Low season, no queues
Pool/beach towels were provided with no limit on quantity, though this hotel doesn't use guest wristbands.
4 days ago Unlimited towels