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BruneiTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🕌Mosques
🌳Rainforests
🚤Water Village
🛢️Oil Wealth
🤫Tranquility

Peak Season

JUNE - AUGUST

Best Experience
Feels LikeTropical
Temperature25 — 32°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

FEBRUARY - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeDry Season
Temperature24 — 32°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

SEPTEMBER - JANUARY

Avoid
Feels LikeMonsoon
Temperature24 — 31°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The primary communication network for businesses, drivers, and locals.
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Money

BIBD QuickPay

App
Common local QR payment method. Cash remains essential for night markets and water taxis.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Essential for navigation, though public transit routing is limited.

Google Translate

App
Useful for translating menus and signs, though English is widely spoken.
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Delivery

GoMamam

App
The leading food and grocery delivery platform in Brunei.
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Transport

Dart

App
The primary and only major ride-hailing app in Brunei. Highly recommended to download before arriving.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$30.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$75.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

No specific tipping customs recorded.

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Dart (Ride-Hailing)

Single Trip
$4 — 15
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Public Bus

Single Trip
$0.75 — 0.75
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Water Taxi

Single Trip
$1 — 20

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist1155
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Medical / Ambulance1669