« Currency 💵 Dirham. When we arrived, we exchanged dollars for dirhams 🤑 1 dirham = 0.27 dollars. Now let's talk about prices in stores and cafes. In Sharjah, the prices in grocery stores are slightly higher. For example, a 0.5L bottle of water costs around $0.45-$0.55, while a liter of juice is about $1.35. Clothes are also not particularly cheap. A simple t-shirt costs around $5. A dress 👗 can be purchased starting from $13. In restaurants 🍽️, the price for one person starts from $13. In cafes ☕, it can be a bit cheaper, starting from $7 per person. Tea ☕ and coffee can be found from $2. Prices for excursions 🏞️ in Dubai range from $8 to $54 per person (depending on the program). We took an average program for $20 per person. In Abu Dhabi, it's $15 per person. You can find safari trips in the desert starting from $14 per person. And about transportation 🚗🚌🚋, in Sharjah, there's almost no public transport 👎. However, in any location, you can catch a taxi 🚖. Taxi prices in Sharjah start from 3 dirhams (about $0.80). If you're taking a taxi from one emirate to another, the prices will be significantly higher 😬 due to border crossing fees. In Dubai, however, there’s more convenience with transportation, as there’s a metro 🚆 that’s efficient and comfortable 😎. Just yesterday, we were in Dubai. Prices for EVERYTHING are generally higher. In Dubai Mall (the largest mall in the world), there are over 550 stores and 35 restaurants, where everything is quite pricey 🤩. Dresses 👗 start from about $135. Overall, we live in Sharjah, even though it’s not the largest city in the UAE 🇦🇪. If you have questions, feel free to ask! 😘 »
Taxis are cruising along the busy streets every 3 seconds. You simply raise your hand, and one pulls over right to you! 🚖
It's easy to recognize them by their distinctive colors: red and green stripes or black roofs. These are the white taxis of Dubai. 🚖
If you're in a hurry, you can hop in without any issue.
The fare starts at about $3.25 for the first kilometer, with an additional $1.50 for each subsequent kilometer. 🚖
The minimum fare is around $3.25. 🚖
If you need to cross borders, there’s an extra charge of $5.50. 🚖
It's a good idea to get an estimated price for your ride beforehand. 🚖
And don’t forget to check for a receipt afterward in case you accidentally leave something behind in the taxi! »