But in order not to miss something interesting for you, we recommend that you get complete information about the available options even at the stage of buying a tour - experienced tour operators can always give useful advice.
clothing
Most of the year you can wear light summer clothes, in the winter months, especially in the evenings, a sweater or jacket can come in handy.
Unlike some countries in the Middle East, the UAE does not have strict rules on clothing, however, especially open, tight or defiant clothing should be avoided, which may be perceived as inappropriate or offensive. Remember the simple rule: the farther from the beach, the more restrained your clothes should be.
Good sunglasses, hats and other hats are recommended. When going to a restaurant or club for dinner, be sure to check the dress code requirements. Appearance in restaurants and clubs, even at hotels, in beachwear and shoes - is not allowed! In many clubs where there are dance floors, sports shoes (sneakers, sneakers) are unacceptable.
Ramadan
Representatives of 133 nationalities living in different religions and adhering to their cultural traditions live in the UAE.
The dominant and basic in the country is the culture of the indigenous population - Arabs, where Islam occupies a central place.
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting, when Muslims from dawn to dusk refrain from eating, drinking and smoking. Visitors, in deference to local customs, should also not eat, drink or smoke in public in the daytime.
Photographing
Normal tourist shots are acceptable, but taking a Muslim woman is considered an insult.
Before photographing local men, you should ask their permission.
It is forbidden to take pictures of government buildings and military facilities.
When going on a cruise, keep in mind that it is forbidden to bring your own alcoholic beverages on board. You can buy alcohol in bars and restaurants.
Duty Free shops on board do not work when the ship is in port, so it’s better to stock up on shampoos, sunblocks and other necessary skin and skin care products in advance.
Cruise ships have an American tip system. On the last day before the end of the cruise, tips will appear in your cabin with recommendations on how much and who needs to be left. Try not to spend all the money on the trip, because the list of applicants for a tip is quite large.
