You might see an added Dhs 10 to your bill with any transaction you make with a Dubai government agency and government service.
The Dubai authorities, under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued an additional Innovation Dirham fee to the Knowledge Dirham fee for government services.
Although the fees are non-refundable, they will not be charged on transactions less than Dhs 50 and will be exempt from healthcare services under the Dubai government, as well as traffic fines in Dubai and other emirates.
Both fees will be allocated to developing educational and cultural programs for the Emirate. The Innovation fee will support innovation-led projects and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), including forming a committee to engage in exploring innovative opportunities and projects.
With the Dubai government focusing on knowledge and innovation, the future of Dubai is brighter than ever.