When playing Baccarat in the UAE, players can choose to play either Punto Banco or Baccarat chemin de fer, which are the two varieties of Baccarat. Punto Banco is the most common form of Baccarat and is the version often found in most online and mobile casinos. This version is based on drawing cards, with the aim being to get a natural hand of 8 or 9 points, or a combination of cards that is closest to 8 or 9. The cards are drawn according to a set of rules, with the player and the banker each drawing two cards. If the player or the banker has 8 or 9 points, then the game is over. If not, the player or banker may draw an additional card.
The Baccarat chemin de fer variant involves a bit more strategy, as the player can decide whether or not to draw another card when it is their turn. This version also relies on a set of predetermined rules, similar to Punto Banco.