- Contributed by Rita Rao, UAE (Text reproduced from Gulf News)
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| Dubai, with Burj Khalifa in the background |
Any time you plan to visit UAE, remember to follow the etiquette and the rules and laws of the country. This will help make your trip pleasant and a happy one. It also applies to people who take up a job there or professionals who visit there on projects or professional assignments. Just follow the rules and respect their customs and traditions, and enjoy your long or brief stay. It will be a safe and happy stay in UAE.
UAE is a modern tourist-friendly country
but there are certain etiquette rules and laws to follow. Public etiquette
rules and other laws in the UAE are to be followed strictly to avoid fines,
prison or permanent deportation.
UAE is a country that welcomes a large
number of visitors from around the world. All the Emirates welcome tourists of
various nationalities and cultures.
However, being a Muslim country, there
are certain factors to take into consideration in terms of dress code and
behaviour.
Note: This is a general informative
guide and it would be best to ask in advance about etiquette tips based on
places you visit or stay at in the UAE.
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| Abu Dhabi |
Dress code
- Residents and visitors should dress
modestly, particularly in conservative areas and public places.
- Swimwear is acceptable at private
beaches or around private swimming pools, but visitors should cover up
elsewhere.
- Cross-dressing is frowned upon and can
lead to detainment by the authorities.
- Shorts and T-shirts are suitable
attire in many places, although when visiting mosques, religious sites or older
parts of the city, both men and women may feel more comfortable wearing
loose-fitting clothes that cover shoulders, arms and legs.
- Women will usually be required to wear
a headscarf when entering mosques.
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| Sharjah |
Invitations and interactions
- If you are invited to a majlis, remove
your shoes at the entrance.
- Males and females may sometimes be
escorted to different sections.
- If you are sharing a meal with your
host, accept food and refreshment before moving on to matters of business.
- It is important to stand up for new
guests and older or higher-ranking people, and men are expected to stand when a
woman enters the room.
- When greeting a member of the opposite
sex who is Muslim, it is important not to offer to shake hands unless they
extend their hand first – both men and women (more commonly women) may prefer
not to shake hands with the opposite sex due to religious reasons.
- It is customary to accept food and
drink with your right hand; this is also the hand you should eat with.
- Avoid showing the soles of your feet,
or pointing your foot at anyone. If you are sitting in front of an important
guest, it is considered rude to cross your legs.
- If you are hosting Muslim guests, do
not offer them alcoholic beverages or pork.
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| UAE Flag |
Gestures
- Do not beckon or point with your
finger
- If you need to use a hand gesture, use
the whole hand.
- Any obscene hand gestures in public
may land you in prison.
In public
- Being drunk and disorderly in public
is unacceptable, and may result in a fine or worse. Drunk driving is met with
zero tolerance in the UAE.
- Photography should be done with care
and be sure to ask first before snapping a photo of a national or a resident of
the UAE, especially if the subject is a woman.
- Drinking in public is strictly
prohibited and so is having alcohol or other illegal substances in possession
at any time.
- Public displays of affection should be
minimal – holding hands is acceptable but kissing and hugging in public is not.
- Noise disruptions, bad language,
making obscene gestures and showing disrespect in any way to Dubai’s religion
or its leaders are all forbidden and may land you in legal trouble.
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| Ajman |
Others
- Fund-raising for charity and promotion
of charity or humanitarian organizations can only be done through legally
approved channels after taking the requisite permissions.
- During Ramadan, non-fasting residents
or visitors are expected to follow certain etiquette rules.
- The following are also considered
illegal: use or possession of drugs, cohabitation, sex outside of marriage,
having a baby out of wedlock, adultery and homosexuality.
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