Dubai Phrasebook
Arabic is the official language in Dubai, although English is widely spoken throughout the city and especially in business transactions. Nevertheless it is useful to learn at least a few words of Arabic especially if you're planning to visit oasis towns outside Dubai.
Spoken Arabic varies a great deal, so much, that Arabic speakers in the UAE may not understand Arabic speakers in Morocco. Nevertheless here are a few spoken words and phrases, to get you started:
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Hello |
Marhaba |
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How are you? |
Kayfa haluk? |
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Please |
Men fadlak (male) Men fadlik (female) |
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Yes |
Na'am |
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No |
La |
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Goodbye |
Ma'assalama |
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Thank you (very much) |
Shukran (Gazillan) |
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Welcome |
Marhaba |
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I do not understand |
Ana la Afham |
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1,2,3,4,5 |
Wahid, ithinin, talatha, arba'a, khamisa |
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Where is/ are...? |
Fein? |
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How many? |
Kam? |
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How much does it cost? |
Bikam? |
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What is this? |
Ma Hatha? |
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Hospital |
Mostashifa |
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Pharmacy |
Sidali'ia |
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Market |
Sook |
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Restaurant |
Matiam |
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Potatoes |
Battatta |
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Salad |
Salata |
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Vegetables |
Khodar |
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Bread |
Khobiz |
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Beer |
Bira |
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Cheers! |
Fi sahitak |
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Bus |
Autobees |
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Airport |
Mattar |
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Money |
Fuluss |
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Station |
Mahatta |
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