United Arab Emirates
Useful for mall visits, taxi rides, and Arabic-English service counters in the UAE.
Arabic
Most phrases include AI audio, but some bonus local cards are still text-only.
Before you go
- English is common in service settings, but short Arabic phrases still help with tone and courtesy.
- Malls and hotel taxis are high-frequency scenarios, so destination and payment phrases matter.
- Friday schedules can shift, so transport and business-hour questions are especially useful.
More local notes
Built for UAE trips where malls, taxis, hotels, and mixed Arabic-English service counters are common. You can often start in English, but having a few direct Arabic phrases still helps with courtesy and quick requests.
United Arab Emirates Basics phrases
مرحباً
Marhaban
Hello
شكراً
Shukran
Thank you
نعم
Na'am
Yes
لا
La
No
عفواً
Afwan
Excuse me
ساعدني من فضلك
Sa'idni min fadlik
Please help me
هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatakallam al-ingliziyya?
Do you speak English?
من فضلك اكتب العنوان بالعربية
Min fadlik uktub al-unwan bil-arabiya.
Please write the address in Arabic.
United Arab Emirates Transport phrases
أين المحطة؟
Ayna al-mahatta?
Where is the station?
تذكرة واحدة من فضلك
Tadhkira wahida min fadlik
One ticket, please
أين الحمام؟
Ayna al-hammam?
Where is the bathroom?
متى يغادر؟
Mata yughadir?
When does it leave?
من فضلك توقف هنا
Min fadlik tawwaqaf huna
Please stop here
إلى المطار من فضلك
Ila al-matar min fadlik
To the airport, please
أين المترو؟
Ayna al-mitro?
Where is the metro?
أين أشحن بطاقة المترو؟
Ayna ashhan bitaqat al-mitro?
Where can I top up the metro card?
أي مخرج يوصل إلى دبي مول؟
Ayy makhraj yuwassil ila Dubai Mall?
Which exit goes to Dubai Mall?
من أين آخذ تاكسي؟
Min ayna aakhudh taksi?
Where do I get a taxi?
اذهب إلى هذا العنوان من فضلك
Idhhab ila hadha al-unwan min fadlik.
Please go to this address.
أي مخرج يذهب إلى دبي مول؟
Ayy makhraj yadhhab ila Dubai Mall?
Which exit goes to Dubai Mall?
United Arab Emirates Hotel phrases
لدي حجز
Ladayya hajz
I have a reservation
أريد تسجيل الدخول
Urid tasjil al-dukhul
Check in, please
متى وقت تسجيل الخروج؟
Mata waqt tasjil al-khuruj?
What time is check-out?
ما هي كلمة سر الواي فاي؟
Ma hiya kalimat sirr al-wi-fi?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
أريد منشفة إضافية
Urid minshafa idafiyya
More towels, please
مفتاح الغرفة من فضلك
Miftah al-ghurfa min fadlik
I forgot my room key
هل يمكن تسجيل خروج متأخر؟
Hal yumkin tasjil khuruj muta'akhkhir?
Can I check out later?
هل أستطيع ترك الحقيبة قبل تسجيل الدخول؟
Hal astatiu tark al-haqiba qabla tasjil al-dukhul?
Can I leave my luggage before check-in?
سأصل بعد منتصف الليل
Saasil bada muntasaf al-layl.
I will arrive after midnight.
United Arab Emirates Dining phrases
طاولة لشخصين من فضلك
Tawila li-shakhsayn min fadlik
A table for two, please
القائمة من فضلك
Al-qa'ima min fadlik
Menu, please
بدون حار من فضلك
Bidun harr min fadlik
Not spicy, please
أنا نباتي
Ana nabati
I am vegetarian
ماء من فضلك
Ma' min fadlik
Water, please
الحساب من فضلك
Al-hisab min fadlik
The bill, please
بدون ثلج
Bidun thalj
No ice, please
بدون ثوم من فضلك
Bidun thawm min fadlik.
Without garlic, please.
بدون ثلج من فضلك
Bidun thalj min fadlik.
Without ice, please.
هل هذا المطعم عائلي؟
Hal hadha al-matam aaili?
Is this a family restaurant section?
هل هذا المكان مخصص للعائلات؟
Hal hatha al-makan mukhassas lil-aailat?
Is this area for families?
United Arab Emirates Shopping phrases
بكم هذا؟
Bikam hatha?
How much is this?
هذا غالٍ جداً
Hatha ghalin jiddan
It's too expensive
هل البطاقة مقبولة؟
Hal al-bitaqa maqbula?
Can I pay by card?
أنا فقط أنظر
Ana faqat anzur
I'm just looking
هل يوجد مقاس آخر؟
Hal yujad miqas akhar?
Do you have another size?
هل يوجد إعفاء ضريبي؟
Hal yujad i'fa daribi?
Is this tax-free?
هل يمكن أن يكون أرخص؟
Hal yumkin an yakun arkhas?
Can it be cheaper?
أين مكتب استرداد الضريبة؟
Ayna maktab istirdad al-dariba?
Where is the tax refund desk?
هل تقبلون آبل باي؟
Hal taqbalun Apple Pay?
Do you accept Apple Pay?
United Arab Emirates Emergency phrases
اتصل بالشرطة
Ittasil bil-shurta
Call the police, please
اتصل بالإسعاف
Ittasil bil-is'af
Call an ambulance, please
أنا تائه
Ana ta'ih
I am lost
أحتاج إلى صيدلية
Ahtaj ila saydaliyya
I need a pharmacy
أحتاج إلى طبيب
Ahtaj ila tabib
I need a doctor
أحتاج إلى مساعدة
Ahtaj ila musa'ada
I need help right now
لقد فقدت جواز سفري
Laqad faqadtu jawaz safari
I lost my passport
فاتتني آخر رحلة مترو
Fatatni akhir rihlat metro.
I missed the last metro.
Extra local phrases
هل يوجد قسم للعائلات؟
Hal yujad qism lil-'a'ilat?
Is there a family section?
إلى دبي مول من فضلك
Ila Dubai Mall min fadlik
To Dubai Mall, please.
Travel FAQ
Is Arabic necessary for most travel situations in the UAE?
English is common in hotels, malls, and transport, but short Arabic phrases still help with courtesy and quick requests.
Which local situations are most useful to prepare phrases for in the UAE?
Taxi destinations, mall service counters, and schedule questions around Friday are the most practical additions.
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