For visitors who want to return the favor to the Dubai locals with respect, here are some common Arabic terms used for greetings and other expressions. Or simply some Arabic terms that you may frequently hear in Dubai. Greetings from Dubai, so come on hop on luxurious Emirates Airlines and visit the desert paradise city.

Here's a list of common expressions you may find useful while visiting Dubai. Allah-God, Ab Father, Aewa Yes, Ahlan wa sahlan Welcome, Akh Brother, Afwan You are welcome, (after "Thank you") As salâm 'alekum Hello and peace upon you, response should be wa 'alekum es salaem, Bint Girl; Daughter, Habibi My dear, my beloved, sweetheart, Na'am Yes, Shukran Thank you (response 'afwan), Wa 'alekum es salaem And hello to you (and on you peace) response to es salaem 'alekum, Yalla is Come on.

Here's a list of numbers in Arabic, useful in Dubai: Wahid One, Ithnain Two, Thalatha Three, Arbaa Four, Khamsa Five, Sitta Six, Sabaa Seven, Thamaniah Eight, Tisaa Nine, Ashra Ten. Ishrun Twenty, wahed wa-'ishrun twenty one, ithnane wa-'ishrun twenty two, and so on. thalathun is thirty, arba'un forty, khamsun fifty, sittun sixty, sab'un seventy, thamanun eighty, tis'un ninety, mi'a one hundred, alf is one thousand.

Here's a list of days of the week in Arabic, that you'll hear frequently in Dubai: Yaumul Ahad Sunday, Yaumul Ithnain Monday, Yaumuth Thulatha, Tuesday Yaumul Arbiaa Wednesday, Yaumul Khamees Thursday, Yaumul Jumuah Friday, Yaumus Sabt Saturday.

Here are some useful Arabic expressions for visitors on business/ accommodations while in Dubai.

How much kam mârra?, I'm tourist ana sayeh, My number is nemret telefoani ., My room number is nemret oaDti ., I don't know mesh Aaref, Take me to the airport khodni el mâTaar, Where are you from? enta menein, Do you have an e-mail address Aandak e-mail? .