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60 Basic Arabic Phrases for Your Dubai Tour

While in the UAE the chances are that you wont find any local who cant speak English, in fact English is like a second language in most major UAE cities. However it is always a sign of respect and a courtesy to the locals in any country you are visiting to know at least a few basic words in their language. Just the fact that you have made the effort to learn a few Arabic words will make a good impression on locals. This is true for business travellers as well as vacationers. Here are 60 basic Arabic phrases for your Dubai tour which will help you mix with the locals, help you bargain in the souk and in general make your trip to the UAE more pleasant. Greetings Salam Alaykoom Hello - and in reply you would answer Wa alaykoom salam

Welcome Ah-hlan was ah-hlan and in response you would answer Ahh-lan beek (beeki for females) Inta min-ayn/Inti min-ayn? (M/F) - Where are you from? Anaa min [country] - I am from [country] Kay fah-lak? (for females Kay fah-lik?) - How are you? Ma-salama - Goodbye Ay-wa - Yes La - No Shukran - Thank-you La shukran - No thanks Min fadlak (min fadliki for females) - Please Af-wan or Mutaassif - Sorry Sabah el-kheer Good Morning and in response you would answer Sabah in-nuwr Masssa el kheer - Good Evening in response you would answer Massa in-nuwr Yalla! Lets go or get on with it Khalas Done or enough InshaAllah If Allah wills it or God willing Mafi Mushkila No problem Habibi My friend or my dear. For female it would be Habibti Yaanni You know as in something like that. Travel Related Funduq Hotel Saffara Embassy Hajz Reservation Rihla Fight, Trip Haqiiba, Haqaaib Suitcase(s) Jawaaz safar Passport Tashiira Visa Dukhuul Entry Khuruuj Exit Mataar Airport Baab Gate

Al-jumruk Customs Istilaam al-amtia Baggage claim Saalat al-wusuul Arrivals area Saalat al-intiDHaar Waiting [departure] area) Haafila Bus Andak..? Do you have? Bikaam? How much? Fallous Money Matam Restaurant Hes-sab - Restaurant bill Hamam Toilet Moustashfa Hospital Sayidalaya Pharmacy Taks Taxi Maiya Water Ana mu fa-him - I dont understand Ana ay-yan - Im sick Ana areed - I want Ana badowar - Im looking for Shuw? What? Wayn? Where Laysh? Why? Meen? Who Mata? When? Wayn al? Where is? Yanni eh? - What does that mean? Ana unzil..zay? - How do I get to? SaKam? - What time is it? Ala yameen - Right Ala shi-mel/Ala Yassar - Left Ala tool - Straight

Hopefully these words will make your trip to the UAE easier and help you to get along with the locals. If you have any suggestions of useful Arabic words I might have missed then feel free to share them below in the comments section.

By: Adewale Adelani Travel enthusiast with a passion for Social Media and Travel Manager at DAHLA TRAVEL, a travel, tours and activities company in Dubai, UAE. Circle on GooglePlus Like on Facebook