this video is closed captioned in english and spanish subtitles top 10 things not to do in dubai
every country has its laws and while most of them are similar there are some apparent differences
that every visitor must be careful of this applies to dubai as well while this city provides tourists
with a plethora of things to do there are some things that you need to be careful of otherwise
you can find yourself on the wrong side of the law and believe me when i say that the dubai police
should not be messed with after all cops with lamborghinis aren't the type of people you should
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number one wearing revealing or disrespectful clothes you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn
that the uae is more liberal about how people dress than many people believe however not all of
the emirates have the same dress code at the same time the majority of these emirates allow visitors
to dress in western style clothing while visiting dubai it is necessary to dress appropriately
it implies that you should dress appropriately for the location to which you will be traveling
in public places avoid wearing transparent suggestive immodest offensive revealing clothing
pools water parks and beaches are the only places where swimwear or bikinis are permitted
women should avoid dresses with a deep neckline now you might consider this to be an inconvenience
as dubai is after all a major tourist tub but do remember that it is a muslim country and wearing
fitting clothes in that climate is only going to make you uncomfortable so as the famous saying
goes when in rome do as the romans do number two using or carrying drugs now this shouldn't
come as a surprise to you most countries in the world have a low drug tolerance policy but the
restrictions are even stricter when it comes to dubai so when it comes to the usage of any form
of drug the uae has a strict zero tolerance policy dubai strict drug policy prohibits the consumption
and possession of any amount or any type of substance if you are visiting dubai and are caught
doing or carrying drugs you could potentially face charges of a serious felony in a local court
minimum punishment for this is four years in jail prescription medicines are also included in the
coverage many people have been imprisoned in the past for failing urine drug tests at the airport
of dubai after consuming drugs in another nation passengers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
may also be arrested and can face four years in jail the emirati authorities count the presence
of drugs in the bloodstream as possession as a result visitors must refrain from using or abusing
narcotics at least four to six weeks before flying to dubai or while in dubai remember you can still
enjoy without drugs believe me enjoying while you are sober is a much more excellent experience than
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us continue with the video number three drinking or eating during the holy month of ramadan if
you've been urged not to visit dubai during the holy month of ramadan this is an overreaction
from some quarters during ramadan you are not banned from drinking or eating no one expects you
to fast for the entire day after all you are of course free to eat whatever you like at your hotel
you'll also come across covered but open-air restaurants you can eat in such restaurants and
have a good time drinks on the other hand will be served only after dusk just remember not to drink
or eat anything in public before dusk you can also join the locals for iftar which is when a fast is
broken when the sun sets it is good to respect the culture and religious beliefs of any country you
visit so not eating in public is a small thing to give away plus the iftar buffets are always unique
and you can join in on them to enjoy the vibe of the city and the people number four don't exhibit
public displays of affection typically you will not see couples kissing snuggling or even holding
hands when walking around dubai public displays of affection are typically avoided in public
such as at a restaurant a mall or the beach because they are such prohibited practices police
will notice if you engage in them in the uae it is unlawful for unmarried couples to have sex
and even tourists must be cautious when out and about some hotels may refuse to rent to
unmarried couples depending on the area unmarried couples sharing in a room have become more regular
in dubai over the last six or seven years but it may still be a concern in more conservative areas
like sharjah so anytime you are visiting dubai with your girlfriend or boyfriend we recommend
that you keep your hand off each other at least till you are in a more private setting nobody
cares about what goes on in intimate settings but doing all the things we mentioned above in public
is something you must avoid unless you want to add a visit to the dubai prison on your checklist
if that is the case then by all means go ahead number five don't make rude gestures while driving
if you're in dubai and want to boot the ante take a sports car for a spin around the city
there are numerous locations in dubai where you may rent a sports car for the day but you must
exercise extreme caution while it may be okay in your nation to use unpleasant hand gestures
while driving to indicate the other motorist and express dissatisfaction with anything it is not
acceptable in dubai if anything or someone makes you furious while driving you must manage your
rage and avoid using foul words or making obscene hand gestures to insult them it can get you in a
lot of problems and ruin your holiday it is one of the most crucial things to avoid in dubai we
understand that road rage is a very real thing but do try to control your inner rage monster while
driving in dubai number six don't disrespect women this stands for any country or city you visit
women can be found working at hotels banks and grocery stores throughout the uae particularly
in dubai it is currently highly normal to see women in the workforce in this country and whether
you're a man or a woman it's perfectly acceptable to engage with and speak to women on the job
in dubai though a male should avoid approaching a random woman on the street local life is quite
private therefore such an act could be considered impolite a man should not touch a woman he is not
traveling with even if it is done in a harmless manner such as a hand on the shoulder or anything
similar also never take a woman's picture without her permission according to the country's cyber
crime legislation taking images of people without their agreement is illegal in the uae
do not regardless of how strong the desire to capture the locals via your camera lenses is
clicking images of residents especially women's is frowned upon in dubai visitors should also avoid
looking at local women for an extended period attempting to engage in an unwelcome conversation
with them or harassing them residents in the area may initiate a lawsuit against a photographer
if such photos are shared on social media number seven don't purchase fake goods in dubai if you
are considering a trip to dubai soon be wary of buying counterfeit products in the city people
will ask you whether you want to buy a cartier watch or a chanel bag if you go to the emirates
famous golden spice suit simply ignore such sellers and continue walking straight while it
may be tempting to buy a cheap designer bag if you are discovered buying at one of dubai's illicit
businesses you might face serious consequences number eight import porn or pork when visiting
the united arab emirates be sure you don't bring any adult or pornographic material with you
also avoid viewing adult or pornographic websites while in dubai dubai's government has barred all
gambling dating and other similar websites be careful even a vpn won't be able to save you
from some serious jail time so if you think that you cannot live without such content
then you are better off not visiting as things are going to take a seriously bad turn for you
it is also vital to know that importing pork from other nations into the united arab emirates
is prohibited number nine never use your left hand when greeting people avoid receiving obnoxious
looks from locals and avoid using your left hand when being introduced to someone this rule also
applies when opening doors or handing someone anything you can only sip water with your left
hand many people scorn this habit because before the invention of toilet paper and flushing water
left hands were used to clean up therefore it is still regarded as filthy and untidy
left-handed people should endeavor to practice being ambidextrous at least while in dubai if only
to show proper respect to locals when greeting or serving them number 10 don't insult the
rulers or the religion dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the united arab emirates
each emirate has a ruler known as a sheikh who is revered by the people when visiting a new
place you are compelled to form opinions and if you are visiting dubai for the first time you
may have some opinions about the culture the royal family the laws the politics the people and so on
yes it's natural but you shouldn't talk about it in public openly mocking criticizing or insulting
the royal family politics culture laws in public is not permitted in dubai even if you are not
aware of it it is regarded very seriously and defaulters can face harsh consequences
as for the religion it should come as a surprise to you but disrespecting or undermining islam
offends the locals greatly it is the main religion in the country and is uae's heart and soul
so any conduct that offends islam can result in an enormous punishment and even time in prison
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