Dubai Rules for Tourists
A huge number of tourists come to Dubai every year. This is a hospitable country with a lot of amazing attractions and entertainment, where guests are always welcome. But it will not be excessive to have a knowledge about certain rules of conduct that guests of the UAE should honour while in this Muslim country, for whose inhabitants the traditional values are of great importance. Expressing respect for the country and its traditions, tourists can receive in return a friendly welcoming attitude and wonderful impressions of the vacation.
Dubai Rules for Tourists
It is illegal to import certain items into the UAE. In particular, it is referred to drugs, and even medicine or food additives can be subjected to careful consideration. The standard punishment for possession of narcotic substances is 4 years in prison and deportation. Drug trafficking is considered a serious crime and in the most severe case can entail the death penalty. It is also forbidden to import pornographic materials into the country on any media. And in addition, pork products and electronic cigarettes are prohibited to import. You cannot import weapons into the country if you do not receive the appropriate permission, the same applies to special electronic equipment.It’s important when entering the country not to be in a state of alcohol inebriation, as well as in the case of being under the influence of drugs, this can entail an arrest. As for alcohol drinking on vacation, it can be done in specially designated places (tourists don’t have the right to buy alcohol in stores, and residents need to get a special permit for this). In this case, alcohol can be consumed only by persons who have reached the age of 21. Do not drink alcoholic beverages in public places, as this is against the law. And of course, a serious misconduct is driving the car in a state of intoxication.
Rules also exist in the field of clothing. For both women and men, there are requirements to dress according to propriety, covering shoulders and knees. To tourists, the attitude is not as strict as to locals, but too transparent clothes, visible underwear or beach clothing far from the beach can cause criticism and you may be asked to leave the restaurant or shopping mall.
In general, tourists have to monitor their actions, gestures and behavior that can be regarded as rude or indecent (for example, public kisses, hugs, dances in public places or expressions of aggression) can attract negative attention.
Also, sexual relations outside marriage are prohibited. Tourists of different sex without confirmation of marriage or close relationship will not be accommodated in one hotel room. Also, homosexual relations are forbidden, their public demonstration can cause problems.
Care should also be taken when photographing. Thus, photographing women on the beach can be regarded as an insult, and in addition photos of some state objects are prohibited for security reasons.
During Ramadan, for tourists, several more rules are introduced. They are forbidden to eat and drink in public places. In order to circumvent this rule, restaurants at hotels often use special screens for windows. Also, tourists should not listen loudly to music and dance during holidays. Both Muslims and non-Muslims will be punished for violating these rules.
If you respect the traditions of local people and observe all the rules, then this wonderful world of the modern eastern fairy tale will open for you and you will be able to fully enjoy all its excellent attractions, luxuriate in the comfort of the best hotels, experience fine cuisine of the best restaurants, have a wonderful time in night clubsand get a lot of other great impressions.
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