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Tourist scams in Dubai (and how to avoid them)

Going to Dubai? These are the 4 scams travelers report the most, in plain words, with the quick move that gets you out of each one.

Part of 21,000+ scam warnings and traveler tips from travelers worldwide, growing every day.

Dubai · most reported

Taxi long-hauling

A driver “forgets” the meter or takes the scenic route to pad the fare.

Insist on the meter, or book Careem/Uber for a fixed price.

Gold souk fakes

“Genuine” gold or gems pushed hard by touts, without proper hallmarks.

Buy only hallmarked gold from established shops; check the stamp.

Mall holiday-club touts

“You’ve won a prize / free desert safari” leads to a high-pressure timeshare pitch.

Don’t scratch the card or follow them. Just walk on.

Fake charity collectors

Someone collects cash “for charity” in tourist areas, unlicensed.

Give only through registered UAE charities, never street cash.

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