Q. Can I wear the local dress?
A. There is nothing that states you cannot dress like a local, but it’s
best to remember that once in that attire you may be mistaken for one!
So best to learn the protocols, mind your manners and understand you
may be representing (or misrepresenting) someone’s culture.
Q. Is it okay to take pictures of a local/Emirati?
A. It depends on the person, ask first and if they refuse don't be
offended, some might be in a hurry to get somewhere or may simply be
shy and do not want their picture taken.
Q. Is it okay to hold hands, and even hug and kiss
your wife/husband in public?
A. It's definitely okay to hold hands, but in public please conduct
yourselves in a respectful manner. It’s expected to see an embrace at the
airport, but these types of gestures are not typical in local society, therefore
visitors and residents are asked to keep intimate exchanges ‘family friendly’.
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Q. Is it okay to show the bottom of your feet?
AL
RASHIDIYA
A. In the past, walking in the village was not as tidy as it is today, so when
you entered a home, one removed their shoes. Even if you wore sandals your
feet may have become soiled and unsightly. Today, mostly the elderly would
expect you not to show the bottom of your feet as a sign of respect.
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Rashidiya
THE LAGOONS
Al Badia
Golf Club
Al Badia
Golf Club
Helidubai
Dubai Festival
City
Dubai Festival
City
RAMOOL
Q. Can we enter a mosque?
Festival
Marina
Festival
Marina
A. Only if you are joining a guided tour through SMCCU (in Dubai)
DUBAI
and currently Jumeirah Mosque and the Diwan Mosque in the historic
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
district of Dubai are open weekly for tours.
Emirates
C
Creek
Airport
Terminal 3
Terminal 3
Culture
Village
AL
GARHOUD
Q. Why are alcohol and pork only served in limited
areas in Dubai?
Terminal 1
Al
Jaddaf
Dubai Creek
Golf &
Yacht
Club
Airport
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
A. This comes from religion regarding do’s and don’ts. So no to alcohol,
but here in Dubai it is legal in places like hotels and private residences (if
you have a permit), but absolutely no tolerance for it in public or behind
the wheel. As