15 Arabic Words You Should Know Before Visiting Dubai
When visiting any country, it’s important to know a few words to get around, and the UAE isn’t any different. Although tourists can easily get by using English alone, learning a few Arabic words is a sign of cultural respect. These 15 words and phrases will help travelers get around, socialize, and fall in love with the Arabic language.
Marhaba
In Arabic it’s written: مرحبا
Na’am
Laa
In Arabic it’s written: لا
Yalla
In Arabic it’s written: يالا
Inshallah
In Arabic it’s written: إن شاء الله
Shukran
In Arabic it’s written: شكرا
Aasif
In Arabic it’s written: أسف
‘Afwan
In Arabic it’s written: عفوا
Kayf Haalak
In Arabic it’s written: كيف حالك
Bi-khayr
In Arabic it’s written: بخير
Mata
In Arabic it’s written: متى
Ma Is Muk
In Arabic it’s written: ما اسمك
Khalas
In Arabic it’s written: خلاص
Sabaah Al-Khayr
In Arabic it’s written: صباح الخير
Masaa Al-Khayr
In Arabic it’s written: مساء الخير
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