Tour Guide Verification.
The UAE has an official Unified Tour Guide License. Always verify before booking.
Ask for License Number
Every official tour guide in the UAE must have a Unified Tour Guide License number.
Verify Identity
Ensure the name on the license matches the guide's ID.
Use Official Portals
Enter the license number in the tourism department portals (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Ministry of Economy).
What is the Unified License?
The UAE Ministry of Economy launched the "Unified Tour Guide License" to ensure quality and protect tourists from scammers. You can verify any guide through the official portal.
Verify on Ministry of Economy site→Common Tourism Scams
⚠️ Event Ticket Fraud
Selling fake tickets for Dubai Frame or Burj Khalifa at "too good to be true" prices on social media.
⚠️ Unlicensed Freelance Guides
Individuals posing as guides without official licenses, risking fines or poor service.
⚠️ Fake Hotel Vouchers
Sending forged hotel booking confirmations after receiving payment via bank transfer or crypto.