Do's & Don't in Dubai

DO’S

• Make sure you have a valid passport and a visa to enter the UAE. Have photocopies of your visa,passport, and other important travel documents and keep them separate from the original.
• Keep your Passport, visa, and tickets in your hand baggage.
• Leave behind a copy of your itinerary with family at home so that they can contact you in case of an emergency. Retain UAE emergency phone numbers always with you.
• You should Change your money from banks or authorized money changers in Dubai.
• Always take care of your passport and currency.
• Always drink bottled water that is easily & cheaply available everywhere in the UAE. Tap  water  is desalinated and safe for drinking, but drinking bottled mineral water is recommended.
• Respect traditions and local cultures of the UAE.
• Dress appropriately. Dress in public areas should be modest and respectful. As a general rule women should cover their shoulders and knees.
• Hard Liquor can be purchased from Dubai International Airport.
• Certain medicines are not allowed in the UAE even with a prescription.  If you take medication regularly, it is recommended to bring sufficient medicines. If you are bringing medication into  the country make sure you carry a copy of your prescription with you in case you are questioned at customs.              

 DON’T              

• Do not carry any liquid, pencil cells, shaving razor, scissors, or any sharp object in hand luggage  while boarding the flight.
• Avoid taking photos of buildings that appear to be of political and military significance. Do not  take any photos of local residents without  their consent.
• Hugging, holding hands, or couples kissing could face fines or detention, or prison.
• Don't eat, drink, or smoke in public, as it is unlawful and not permitted according to law.
• Playing loud music and dancing in public is prohibited.
• Liquor is served only in the nightclubs, restaurants, and bars of the hotels that have licenses
• Drinking of liquor at Dhow cruise isn't permitted.
• Drug laws are exceptionally strict. Ownership of painkillers like codeine and some cold and flu prescription could bring about four year jail sentence.
• Prohibited things include: Guns drugs, pornographic and sexual material
• Like any other nation ignorance of the law cannot be taken as a ground to get relief from simple  or serious or any type of crime.

A WORD OF WARNING

Dubai, like most countries in the world today, has its fair share of crime. When you are out please take the necessary safety precautions. If you are visiting nightclubs or bars never leave your drink unattended and don't accept drinks from strangers. While rare, having your drink spiked in Dubai can happen.