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Cash is the preferred method of payment although credit cards are generally accepted. Traveller’s cheques are widely accepted although it is recommended that you take travellers cheques in US dollars or UK pounds sterling to avoid additional exchange rate charges. The use of cheques is not common.

Foreign currencies can be changed at any of the numerous foreign exchange offices, hotels and banks. A passport is not always required in order to affect a currency exchange, although it would make sense to have it with you just in case.

Some hotels and major supermarkets will accept payment in foreign currencies, such as sterling, US dollars and other GCC currencies.

There are no current restrictions on the import and export of local and foreign currency.