Paper Dirham in the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Arrived at the Dubai International Airport yesterday for an event at Al Ain's UAE University. Being used to Dirham of the Silver version, am quite (for want of a better word) "eager" to start using the Paper Dirham which I'd last used in 1991 during the stopover.

Inquired at the Airport's money changer and was quoted RM997 for 1000 UAE Dirham.
Need to look for better rates elsewhere.

The Paper Dirhams are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 & 500 Dirham denominations.

( Picture courtesy of Teacher Idris )

Visited PUBLIC GOLD Main Branch @Penang

Wanted to get some 10 Dirham coins which is to be given away as a gift.

Went to Public Gold's Main Branch at Lebuh Bishop, Penang.
Branch which is located on the same row with Publc Bank (emmm....) looks grand and clean.
Had to sign the Visitors/Client Register Book and Service was quick. However, hardly any customer was around.