Dubai is a very popular city with tourists. It is the largest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Residents (among whom there are not so many citizens of this country) are loyal to visitors. But some orders in Arab countries are alien to Europeans, so it is better to get to know them before traveling to Dubai.
Instructions
Step 1
The United Arab Emirates is a fairly rich state. It attracts tourists not only with the waters of the Persian Gulf, but also with a very developed infrastructure. There are skyscraper hotels, chic restaurants, halls. The country's main source of wealth is its oil and gas reserves. The state consists of seven emirates ruled by emirs. The Emir of Dubai is also the head of government, and the emirate's center of the same name (Dubai) is the largest city in the entire country. So the money is spinning in it huge, which partly attracts not only tourists, but also the labor force, mainly from Asian countries.
Step 2
All this long introduction is necessary in order to understand the specifics of the state. Many are striving to get to the UAE. Everyone is quite friendly to visitors, they work and rest here. But it is almost impossible to become a citizen of the emirate. An extremely rare exception can be a woman who married a local. But you can not really count on this: Islam dominates the entire territory, and, according to the customs of the country, men take as wives (there may be several of them at once) only Arab women from the UAE, in extreme cases - from neighboring states. So do not try to seduce a local rich man by being impressed with his possessions. Not only will you fail to achieve your goal, but you may also end up in jail.
Step 3
Religion makes the inhabitants of the UAE extremely conservative from the point of view of the average European. But, for the most part, the rules apply to the local population. Tourists, women and men, can dress freely. However, for ladies, especially during city walks, it is preferable not to wear very short skirts, too open sweaters. Such immodesty, as well as kissing, provocative behavior in public places can result in a fine. Arabs can also react negatively to those who, as visitors, dress in their national style. Clothing is a symbol of belonging to the state, and you may be misunderstood if you try to "mow" like a local.
Step 4
Care should be taken when smoking and drinking alcohol. It is forbidden for Muslims, but for tourists there are special shops, establishments where you can buy alcohol. Drink and smoke in designated areas (not in parks, squares and beaches). And do not invite an Arab to join you in this entertainment. The use, and even more so the sale of drugs, is very severely punished.
Step 5
Behave politely, even when dealing with “your own”. Rude gestures, obscene language - all this is prohibited. A special point is to note that it is highly undesirable for men to try to make acquaintance with local women. Compliments, various signs of attention can be perceived as an insult. As for the Arabs, they sometimes take care of foreign women, but, as a rule, communication is limited to walks, gifts, tk. any obscene offer can be very costly for the "offender". If you have such a "fan", do not flatter yourself: he will not marry you anyway, and extramarital affairs in the country are prohibited.
