- Tourists departing from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi can claim a VAT refund on eligible purchases using a fully digital system operated by Planet.
- To qualify, travellers must be non-residents, 18 or older, spend at least AED 250 per transaction at participating retailers, and export goods within 90 days of purchase.
- Eligible items include electronics, jewellery, luxury goods, and souvenirs; ineligible items include vehicles, services, hotel stays, meals, and anything consumed before departure.
- Refund validation must be completed within six hours before leaving the UAE, and each tourist must have their own refund account.
- The process requires proper documentation, receipts, and unused or lightly used goods available for inspection.
Source: propertyfinder.ae
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