| Dubai is one of the fastest growing metropolises | | | | As mentioned already, Dubai is a free city as far |
| in the world, with more tourists arriving every | | | | as tourists are concerned. There are no specific |
| year. The city government and the leadership of | | | | dress restrictions. Still, to respect the local |
| the United Arab Emirates (UAE) both place a lot | | | | customs of dressing, it's wise to dress according |
| of importance on the tourism industry, and each | | | | to the place you are planning to go to. Here are a |
| year spectacular new tourist attractions in Dubai | | | | few examples - |
| are opened while others begin construction. | | | | Beach wear: T-shirts and shorts are ideal. |
| Most visitors to Dubai are unsure of what kind of | | | | Swimsuits are accepted as long as they are not |
| clothes to pack for their trip. What is the | | | | too revealing. String bikinis may attract unwanted |
| customary dress code for visitors to this exotic | | | | attention. |
| city? | | | | Visits to malls, restaurants and clubs: Not many |
| No matter which country you may visit, it's | | | | restrictions here, and local custom closely |
| always a good idea to learn about the local | | | | matches the European and North American |
| customs. What is considered decent attire in China | | | | patterns of dining out. Still, you will feel most |
| may be thought of as stuffy in Australia! To avoid | | | | comfortable in clothes that cover your knees and |
| wearing conspicuously odd clothes, in Dubai, you | | | | shoulders. For men, T shirts and knee length |
| don't need to wear the white robes of the | | | | shorts, cotton shirts and trousers are okay for |
| Bedouins. There are no specific rules governing | | | | inexpensive meals or fast food. Women can wear |
| what you wear in Dubai, but you should keep in | | | | knee length skirts, Capri slacks, or trousers with |
| mind that the UAE is a conservative place, and | | | | decent tops. As you may expected, some formal |
| you might end up feeling embarrassed if you | | | | dining establishments require ties, or formal dress. |
| wear something that's considered indecent from | | | | Visits to mosque and souks: These are the most |
| the perspective of local traditions. | | | | traditional areas of Dubai, and here extensive |
| There are two aspects to consider while deciding | | | | coverings of clothing are most ideal. Respectable |
| what to wear in Dubai - the weather and the | | | | attire for men is trousers and shirts. Women can |
| culture of the country. | | | | wear skirts, Capri slacks and trousers that fall |
| I. Weather - | | | | below knee level. Tops should not expose |
| Dubai is a typical desert city with incredibly hot | | | | shoulders or midriff. |
| summers and moderately cold winters. Summers | | | | These restrictions are not dictated by the |
| last from April to early November. If you plan to | | | | Government, but are instead just guidelines to |
| visit in the summer, light clothes made of natural | | | | help you decide what to wear without offending |
| fibers will help you endure the weather when you | | | | the religious sentiments of the local population. |
| step out. Lightweight trousers and full-sleeved | | | | III. Tips - |
| cotton shirts would be ideal, because they cover | | | | * Women - Carry a light shawl wherever you go |
| up your skin and prevent sun burn, while at the | | | | so that you can cover yourself if you visit a |
| same time allow air to reach your skin and cool | | | | traditional place, such as a temple. It can also be |
| you down. | | | | used to keep you warm when the air-conditioning |
| Please remember that as a rule, malls and places | | | | is too high, which is usually the case in public |
| of interest are usually heavily air-conditioned, and | | | | buildings! |
| it can actually get a little cold if you stay indoors | | | | * Pack a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses to |
| for long! On trips to events that will keep you | | | | protect you from the sun, especially if you are |
| inside a large facility, it is advisable to take a light | | | | planning to go to the beach. |
| shawl or jacket to keep you warm. In the | | | | * Pack a pair of good walking shoes. The malls in |
| Emirate's climate, winters are not extremely cold; | | | | Dubai are famous for their size, and you'll |
| still, it's prudent to wear warm clothing when you | | | | definitely find yourself walking a lot in Dubai. Wear |
| step out. A light jacket or sweater is | | | | comfortable shoes made for walking, to keep you |
| recommended during the months of December to | | | | from getting blisters or sore arches. |
| February. | | | | * Contact your hotel in Dubai to learn the general |
| II. Custom - | | | | dressing code in and out of the hotel. |