Trips to UAE to cost more With 5% VAT from January 2018 on wards

Trips to UAE to cost more With 5% VAT from January 2018 on wards 

A trip to United Arab Emirates — with its emirate of Dubai being one of the most popular foreign destinations for Indian travellers will cost 5-7% more from the New Year. Due to its dwindling oil fortunes and weakening economy, UAE will levy VAT at 5% from January 1, 2018, on a majority of goods and services including hotels, sightseeing tours and car hires.
"Accordingly, tour costs to UAE will increase by 6% to 7% due to the 5% tax and compliance cost that businesses will incur. Dubai is the biggest draw for outbound Indians and they, too, will have to pay more.