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Dubai with all its tall structures and posh malls gives the picture of peak modernity, and while that’s indeed true, there is also another side to the city that strongly reflects its rich culture and deep-rooted traditions. In fact, while there might be numerous activities on your itinerary when you plan your holiday after booking one of our Dubai tour packages, there are also several cultural things to do in Dubai that you absolutely should not miss out on.
Since respecting the culture of a place is immensely vital when you visit the destination for a holiday, knowing about Dubai’s culture and tradition is important as well. With the Muslim heritage being vividly present across every corner in Dubai, you could be surprised to learn about the traditions that are dear to its residents.
In this article, we will be walking you through the elements of culture in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates that you should learn about before making your way towards this gorgeous city. We guarantee you that learning about Dubai’s culture and heritage will only make you want to visit it sooner, which you can do by availing of one of our fabulous Dubai trip packages.
If a culture trip in Dubai is what you are looking forward to, then here are the things to keep in mind to enhance the quality of your holiday:
While Dubai could seem like a symbol of modernity, the culture requires both locals and tourists to dress modestly, especially in certain locations. Although summer dresses are completely acceptable when you’re out sightseeing, make sure that you aren’t exposing your body too much as it goes against the culture of the UAE. This is especially important to remember when you visit holy places such as mosques which require men and women to cover themselves up.
Homosexuality is not legal in the UAE and is actually punishable by law. Therefore, if you belong to the LGBTQ+ community, be very careful while traveling to Dubai and make sure to not indulge in any public displays of affection if you’re traveling with your partner or spouse. While Dubai is slightly less conservative about the LGBTQ+ laws, one can never be too careful as a tourist.
The consumption of drugs is strictly prohibited in Dubai. This includes certain prescription drugs as well; therefore, if you’re carrying any medicines to Dubai, make sure it’s legal in the city. While you can have alcohol at the establishments that sell them, do remember that one requires a license to buy and sell alcohol in Dubai. Being drunk in public isn’t allowed either. Hence, stay alert and careful if you do go out drinking during your trip.
When it comes to Dubai’s business culture, it is considered polite to have one side of your business card written in Arabic so that you can present it to your Arab clients during a business meeting or event. It’s also best to indulge in a bit of small talk and show respect to the clients by asking them if their families are doing well before getting down to business.
Hand gestures mean different things in different parts of the world and the same holds true for Dubai. For example, it’s not considered polite to use your left hand to shake someone’s hand or even pass anything to another person. Be sure to never use crude language when you’re out in public as it could get you in a lot of trouble.
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