What are restrictions in Dubai?

Women should dress modestly when in public areas like shopping malls. Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs, and underwear should not be visible. Swimming attire should be worn only on beaches or at swimming pools. Cross-dressing is illegal.



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Dubai is heavily monitored, so violent crime directed at tourists is rare. Most tourist-directed crime in Dubai is likely to be petty stuff like pickpocketing, scams, or sexual harassment.

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Wearing a face mask is optional in the UAE and on Emirates flights. If you are traveling from or transiting through Dubai International, the mask rules of your destination will apply throughout your journey. Wearing a face mask at the airport is optional.

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The UAE has lifted all restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19. UAE airlines' websites continually update flight schedules, as well as information on what to expect upon arriving in Abu Dhabi or Dubai: Etihad Airways Travel Updates. Emirates Airline Travel Updates.

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Local families are often shopping at malls across Dubai so you're going to want to dress appropriately. You can wear shorts in Dubai and even skirts, if they are at knee length and not shorter than that. Just be mindful of the fact that there are a lot of families and children there.

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Is Dubai Expensive? Yes. Dubai came in at number 31 in a 2022 Mercer survey ranking the cities with the highest cost of living in the world. However, Dubai is still more affordable than other famously expensive cities like Singapore, London and New York City.

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In Dubai, it is technically illegal for unmarried couples to share a hotel room. The law prohibits any form of cohabitation or intimacy between unmarried individuals. This is a reflection of the conservative values and cultural norms of the region.

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Banned items include, but are not limited to:
  • controlled/recreational drugs and narcotic substances.
  • pirated content.
  • counterfeit currency.
  • items used in black magic, witchcraft or sorcery.
  • publications and artwork that contradict or challenge Islamic teachings and values.
  • gambling tools and machines.


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Yes! Bikinis are commonplace in Dubai on both public and private beaches. Just don't wear your bikini outside of your resort or on the street.

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No, British citizens that are travelling to Dubai from the UK can do so without needing a pre-arranged visa. A visit visa to Dubai can be obtained by British passport holders on arrival for 30 days at the airport from the immigration authorities.

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