Dubai is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination, not just fir Brits but for travelers all over the world. In the last ten years the Emerites state has seen an explosion In wealth due the abundance of fossil fuels in the area. The transformation of Dubai from a dusty outpost to a thriving ultra-modern metropolis was rapid and it has gone from a virtually unknown city to a prime holiday destination. A trip to the middle east makes a great alternative to run-of the mill Mediterranean getaway, but there a few rules to familiarise yourself with before jetting off.
Dubai is located in the United Arab Emerites, which is a state with very strict religious beliefs, these are paired down in big cities like Dubai, but certain rules apply which may seem alien to liberal European tourists taking Dubai holidays. An important part of a trip abroad for many is being able to enjoy an alcoholic drink or two, while this is possible in Dubai, the locals certainly to not appreciate explicit drinking on the streets or anyone displaying drunken behavior. Because of this Dubai does not have bars or pubs, instead much of the drinking goes on in the Hotels.
Dubai also takes a stuffy attitude towards public displays of affection. A British couple were recently pulled up by the law for getting intimate on a beach and were slapped with a hefty fine. Again, use your own judgement, holding hands is acceptable but anything beyond that is heavily frowned upon. Recently rules on dress have been relaxed and women can comfortably walk around in bikinis without being reprimanded. It is best to exercise common sense in Duabi, rules are relaxed here to cater for the recent influx of Western visitors, but the local culture and traditions still very much dominate. Certainly very Different from Cuba holidays or Barbados holidays!