I stayed at two different hostels while working remotely - one in Leeward and another closer to Grace Bay. Both technically accepted card payments, bu...

Amex was kind of useless for me. I tried using it at a mid-range guesthouse and a dive tour shop in Providenciales - both said “no Amex.” Even the ATM...

I tested both methods out of curiosity. Used the exchange desk at Providenciales Airport, then made a withdrawal from a Butterfield ATM the next day. ...

Yeah, ATMs here can be flaky. Mine got taken in a little strip mall outside Providenciales and I had no clue what to do. Locals told me to forget abou...

I tried to avoid taxis because of cost, but used one from Deira to the airport. The driver had a POS machine and let me pay with my Revolut card - no ...

If you're using public transport in Dubai, you absolutely need a Nol card - no exceptions. I used the Silver one for a month while staying in Al Barsh...

Stayed at a few hostels and coliving spaces around Dubai - most accepted card, but several added a 3-5% surcharge for using it. One even insisted I pa...

I used my Amex card mostly for hotel bookings online, but in person, it's hit or miss in Dubai. Shops in the Marina accepted it, but local eateries in...

I landed in Abu Dhabi and checked both the ATM and exchange counter near baggage claim. The exchange rate was worse, and they also had a flat fee. I p...