What currency are Dubai Duty Free perfume prices shown in, and is it better to pay in dirhams, US dollars or euros?

From messages by 2 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 8 days ago

TL;DR

Dubai Duty Free’s main prices are shown in UAE dirhams, usually with a US-dollar equivalent underneath. One traveler recommends paying in dirhams and exchanging cash at a Dubai exchange bureau, where a passport or copy may be required.

What the community said

Dubai Duty Free price tags show the main amount in UAE dirhams (AED), with a US-dollar figure displayed below. For perfume, use the AED price as the primary reference.

8 days ago AED and USD

Based on the shared experience, paying in dirhams may be better: Duty Free’s internal dollar rate can be around AED 3.5 per USD, while exchanging US dollars in Dubai was reported at roughly AED 3.65 per USD.

8 days ago about AED 3.5–3.65 per USD

Cash US dollars or euros can be exchanged at a city exchange bureau; in one example, a bureau near Dubai Marina offered about AED 4.08 per EUR with no commission. Bring a passport or a copy for the transaction.

8 days ago Dubai Marina — about AED 4.08 per EUR