It's important to understand that the UAE, like the rest of the region, is another world entirely. Westerners who value their personal safety should simply keep their mouths shut about the social conditions in places like Dubai. Speaking ill of the sheikh is not a good idea, regardless of the validity of one's criticism.
Even though Dubai is a very modern city and the population is dominated by foreingers, this is still an Islamic country so don't forget to stay respectfully covered when out and about in the city!Okay, you don't have to be as covered up as the picture shown, but pants and tee-shirts are good!
We use Dirham in Arab Emirate State....
In Australia, drivers use there horns as an alert or sign of road rage well in Dubai i noticed horns were used quite often! it was rather funny.
It is VERY frowned upon to be seen drunk/tipsy on the street. Use the Taxis.
Black does not stand for oil!
The villa here are made of concrete and black glasses, with all the acomodation inside!This is a normal size villa, but u can fidn more big than this with a tipical arab style!
Although we did not visit a camel farm - ran out of time - this is the closet i came to a camel on my visit.
just chill out
Do not take pictures of Locals both men and women..Make sure you ask them if so ...if they cought u taking pic they may crash ur cam on your head ............hehehehe ;)I
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