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Old Jan 13, 2010, 10:57 pm
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dearbee
 
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Originally Posted by Gorilaz
Same here always leave a tip but especially if i have a good driver. In a previous thread people have asked if you tip the driver should you tip the pilot? The pilot is well paid and for sure in Dubai & India the drivers are not.
Slightly off topic on the subject of service charges in Dubai. The government has ruled that only restaurants attached to hotels can add a service charge to bills. Had dinner at the Walk last night and got hit with the normal service charge. Asked for it be taken off but when i got the credit card receipt to sign it was still there.
i read on GN.com that the govt has given the restaurants until the end of this month to rid of their service charges. so, starting on 1 Feb, they will be illegally assessing this charge.
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