To make your UAE vacation easy, comfortable and unforgettable, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with some tips that will help you avoid certain mishaps:
1. Women in UAE cannot wear clothes with open neckline, shoulders and knees.
2. You should not travel to the Emirates as the month of Ramadan approaches. During it, you can't smoke, drink or eat in public places before dark.
3. You can't enter the mosque wearing beachwear and shoes.
4. You can't kiss or smoke in public places in this Arab country.
5. Be on your guard in the UAE. They don't pander to tourists here and can even be rude.
6. The Arabian sun is so scorching that you can get burned even when it's overcast.
7. If you are going on vacation with children, you can rent a car. This way you will save a lot of money on transportation.
8. Don't forget to bargain not only in UAE markets but also in stores. Even if the item has a price tag on it, Arabs can give a good deal to the customer they like.
9. To save money, don't settle for buying excursions from the hotel.
10. Many hotels in the UAE don't have Wi-Fi, so decide in advance how you'll contact relatives.
