Dubai does not follow hard and fast religion norms compared to other Middle East countries. It is a welcoming emirate for women who want to explore professional avenues with full freedom.
Even if women are not expected to remain covered, tip to toe or wear an Abaya, certain practices are followed in dressing styles that does not overtly expose your body in public.
There are many recreational options available for women like shopping at some of the world’s largest malls or joining a sports or hobby club. During the weekends, you could laze out at the Jumeirah beach or have a night out at any of the nightclubs or pubs. Just remember that alcohol is prohibited in public places and drunken driving means you risk bags of money as fines.
Workplaces are secure for women as sexual harassment could lead to severe repercussions for men. Women do have the choice to choose the type of industry they want to work in and some of them have women occupying especially high positions.
Remaining in par with international standards, even Dubai observes a five day working week, with a compulsory holiday on Friday. The other non-working day could be a Thursday or Saturday where international companies prefer Saturday to remain in conjunction with their offices abroad.
Respecting the law and religion in any country is a basic pre-requisite and not an exception in Dubai.
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i luv dubai
dubai is awesome!
yes very women friendly
Going to dubai for christmas and it is my first visit. Travelling with my friend and we are slightly concerned about being two women alone in Dubai……any hints and tips, must do’s and don’ts would be very very much appreciated!
Thank you kindly.
Awwe im really starting to fall inlove with Dubai
its like the newest wonderland…I hope I’ll be there the year after next year 
My 1st trip to Dubai and alone just before Christmas, for a meeting, thereafter would like to spend 2 or 3 days there, during Christmas, would appreciate tips just as Beatrix!
Dubai is a secure and safe place for Women to Work and live there!
I want to do to Dubai. Im sick off the snow here.
Well….To tell you the truth. I’m also sick of the snow. I’m from Canada. At first when I first first came here about two years ago, I liked it and made a few friends my age and enjoyed the lifestyle. I don’t care much for the shopping or the huge construction buildings or the rich lifestyle. I’m just here on holiday. Yes…Dubai may be a nice country to visit but. it’s kind of fake with buildings. Plus, I would feel uncomfortable to go out to bars and stuff alone. Constant glareness of construction indian workers and emirati men and lots of laughter because I’m a woman. All these men are working. I’m not. I know that a few montrealers told me “Some of the arabs there are friendly.” I don’t think that’s true. I’ve seen them in the malls and whatever. It’s a bit much. Few of them look at me thinking that I have a good time here with my parents. It’s not true. Not everyday here is perfect for me. I would prefer to just stay in canada and have my life there. These emirates should be lucky to have a good lifestyle with their so called husbands and relaxing with a warm climate despite wearing the black veil all day.
Wow yet…you want to come to dubai. Good luck. You’ll find it a strange place. But whatever..
Also….there are too many british people here. It’s as if they own the country dubai. This country shouldn’t be called dubai. Should be called “BritDubai”
I Love Dubai…..
Mia, I hate to break it to you but Dubai isn’t a country…
Flying into Dubai from the USA in March. Need to go to Al Ain. Is there public transportation– such as a train or a public bus? Or will I need to rent a car? Thank you for your help, in advance.
i like sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo………………………………….. much dubai its delicious
hi ladies im hoping to come to dubai and find work hopefully office based perhaps customer service or recruitment any advice where to start-would prefer near jumeirah xx
Where can I find a secure source of work at Dubai
mia say(I know that a few montrealers told me “Some of the arabs there are friendly.” I don’t think that’s true. I’ve seen them in the malls and whatever. It’s a bit much. Few of them look at me thinking that I have a good time here with my parents. . I would prefer to just stay in canada and have my life there. These emirates should be lucky to have a good lifestyle with their so called husbands and relaxing with a warm climate despite wearing the black veil all day.)) if u dont like arabs why u come here ?? wearing the black evil as u say much butter than show ur ass in public ? you must respect other to be respected? some of u westrn guyes work and get good income high class life but still hate this country just because thier people are arabs u are sick
Mon dieu…J’aime dubai beaucoup. C’est drole qu’il ya beaucoup des femmes russes ici avec leur maris. J’aime beaucoup le saison ici aussi la mer, mes amies de faire des choses avec. J vien de france.
SAlam ale koum. Love dubai, so many guys probably attracted to…the weather is marvelous and food is great in the restaurants. Yeah…good atmosphere to visit. Might want to come here again one day with my friends. Definitely a good place to visit on holiday.
koum ale salam..
so ihave question
is this facility only for Women Expats so ithink u easy with expats women
can arab girl live alone on hotel or condo or apartment