This seems exaggerated but it can actually happen and the truth is that there are quite a few real horror stories from people who happened to have micro-remains from their last joint in their pocket and the dogs were able to smell it. Even if they found you had 0.1g of weed at the airport customs, you would be done and likely put away for a long time. In three years of living and driving there, I never saw any alcohol control test but, if you had an accident and they found alcohol in your veins, you would, literally, be completely f&”?%ed.
Remember that, when driving, alcohol tolerance is 0ĭriving with even a tiny percentage of alcohol in your blood warrants jail time.
#DUBAI ARABIC WINDOWS#
Seriously, if you can avoid it, don’t come here during Ramadan.ĭuring Ramadan, restaurants and shops need to cover their windows – 2 days in Dubai Moreover, during Ramadan, many bars close, there is barely any event going on and, basically, life stops pretty much. I don’t recommend coming to UAE during Ramadan but, if you happen to be there, – just make sure not to eat, drink, chew gum or smoke in daylight and in public, otherwise, you will get a fine. To be fair, the security guy told her to stand up three times but we completely ignored him, basically, because we found their norm to be absolutely ridiculous. Once, I was kicked out from a bar because, since there was no place to sit, my girlfriend was sitting on my legs. Not just kissing, but even hugging in public would be considered unlawful, including in Western areas. Public displays of affection are not tolerated in the UAE These areas are very tolerant regarding the way you dress but, in more conservative areas of the city, basically, in those places where the locals hang out, you should always cover both your shoulders and your knees but the good news is that you never need to cover your head.įor more info, read what to wear in Dubai. On the one hand, in the places where the expats hang out, the beaches are filled with girls wearing fine bikinis and, in the glamorous clubs, you are likely to see girls dancing in dresses which are quite close to a bikini. Know when to dress modestlyĭubai is a society with two sets of morals. You don’t really need to be afraid but just apply common sense. Try to come from mid-October to mid-May.īy the way, remember that the United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country which follows very strict Muslim Sharia laws. As a result, Western tourists need to be a bit careful and not behave as they would do in their home countries. In September, temperatures drop slightly but humidity still persists, so you can’t really hang out in outdoors, even at night.
In July and August, temperatures average 45✬ and it is extremely humid. Seriously, you must avoid summer, from June to September.
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