Accommodation Scams in Abu Dhabi

Holiday Club and Timeshare Pitch

Well-dressed promoters stationed outside Yas Mall, Al Wahda Mall, and upscale hotel lobbies invite tourists to attend a "complimentary cultural experience" or offer free attraction tickets in exchange for attending a short presentation. The presentation turns out to be a high-pressure timeshare or holiday club sales pitch lasting two to three hours. Victims are asked to sign contracts and pay membership deposits on the spot, with contracts written under offshore jurisdictions that make refunds nearly impossible to recover.