Do I need to exchange AED currency for my trip to Dubai?

By 2020, you don't need to exchange AED currency when you travel to Dubai.

With the support of the Dubai government, Alipay and WeChat payment have also appeared in major business districts in Dubai. Alipay's logo can be seen everywhere in shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, major attractions and other consumer places in the United Arab Emirates.

Visitors can scan the QR code and automatically convert it into RMB payment according to the exchange rate of the day. During the Spring Festival, Dubai merchants cooperated with Alipay to launch a series of payment concessions and promotions to facilitate China tourists to make cashless transactions in shopping malls.

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2065438+In May 2009, Dubai Tourism Bureau signed an agreement with Tencent to form a strategic alliance to consolidate Dubai's position as the preferred tourist destination for China tourists. According to the agreement, Dubai Tourism Bureau will give full play to its industry influence and market resource advantages to help Tencent promote Tencent-related products including WeChat.

Wechat payment will be included in one of the mobile payment options for China tourists in Dubai. At the same time, Dubai Tourism Bureau will also encourage Dubai merchants to use Tencent cloud and media solutions to enhance the overall travel experience of China tourists, thus enhancing their overall consumption.

Issam, CEO of Dubai Tourism Bureau, said that Dubai Tourism Bureau hopes to strengthen cooperation with China brands and provide one-stop service for China tourists in Dubai by integrating marketing channels.

People's Network-Digital Services to Enhance Dubai's New Tourism Experience