Posts Tagged ‘social behavior’

Business Trips to Dubai

Friday, July 17th, 2009
Dubai

Dubai

Cuddled up in between the relaxed waters of the Southern gulf and the encompassing golden desert, Dubai is all set with superb climate, luxurious hotels, sky kissing towers, endless shopping, excellent entertainment and fast growing commercial opportunities. Be it foreign language hurdles, cultural divergence, communication troubles or airline pesters, a business trip to Dubai encounters nothing of the stressful happening for you.  (more…)

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Tips for Tourists traveling to Dubai

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Dubai Skyline at Night

Dubai Skyline at Night

  1. Official language of Dubai is Arabic and English.
  2. Dialling code is +971
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Governing your social behavior in Dubai

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Tourists at The Dubai Mall

Tourists at The Dubai Mall

Dubai is predominantly a Muslim society but yet doesn’t impose any stringent rules or regulations on its visitors with reference to personal lifestyle. Amongst all the Emirates in UAE, the laws in Dubai are the most flexible allowing complete freedom to a tourist / business expat in its city.

But as a guest in a foreign country, it becomes our duty that we govern our social behavior or act according to the customs prevailing in the said country. Compared to other Arabic/Muslim countries, women have the freedom to wear, say and roam according to their wishes. But certain limitations are to be self-imposed in the dressing style. At one point of time exposing skin was banned in public places like shopping malls or beaches. But with booming tourism, rules have been relaxed and women tourists can now enjoy wearing “western” clothing as long as it’s not offensive. Bathing suits are okay at hotel pools and private beaches, but if possible refrain to one piece suits.
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