Be sure to pay attention to these customs and taboos when traveling to Dubai

There is a big event recently. The legendary magical country full of wealthy people and gold - the United Arab Emirates is officially visa-free. Do you need to take a quick trip? So what are the customs and taboos when traveling to Dubai? Let’s find out with me.

Never take the initiative to shake hands with women or take random photos of women.

In terms of social etiquette, men generally do not take the initiative to shake hands with women. They should wait for women to extend their hands first to avoid embarrassment. In Arab countries, women generally do not take the initiative to shake hands with men. Women in the Gulf countries never shake hands with men.

In almost all Arab countries, it is forbidden to photograph women without permission, especially women wearing veils. This should be paid more attention to in the Gulf countries, where random shooting often leads to lawsuits. In addition, photography is not allowed in some sensitive places. It is best to clarify the relevant regulations or consult local people before shooting.

Instructions for visiting the mosque:

You must take off your shoes when entering the mosque, and you must step in with your right foot first. Female visitors should wear a headscarf or receive a robe to wear, otherwise Cannot enter the temple.

Do not make any noise when visiting the mosque during prayer times. Smoking and spitting are prohibited in the mosque. In Arab countries, you should be more careful not to make loud noises in public places, and not to pick your teeth, sneeze, pick your nose or ears in public, etc. Children are not allowed to defecate in the open and must go to the bathroom.

The right hand is cleaner than the left hand.

Muslims respect the right side. For example, when entering a door, you must step with your right foot first, eat with your right hand, and use your right hand to receive and deliver business cards and gifts. In Arab countries, it is considered disrespectful to give food or gifts to Arabs with your left hand.

Be particular about drinking coffee

When Arabs receive guests, they usually offer the guests a plate of dates, and the guests should eat one at this time. Then the host will take out a small bowl and pour coffee, and the guest must drink it in one gulp. If you don't want to drink anymore, you should shake the small bowl in front of the waiter. If you don't do this and return the small bowl directly to the waiter, it means you still want it, and the waiter will keep adding more coffee without asking any questions. On some occasions, the waiter will carry smoking spices for guests to smell. At this time, the guests should put their noses close and fan the flames with their hands to drive the fragrance into their noses to show respect.

Do not clink glasses or toast

Many Chinese people like to take the initiative to clink glasses and toast, which is considered very impolite in Arab countries, because Islam prohibits any form of clinking glasses or toasting. It is also not allowed to replace wine with water or tea. Arab countries generally prohibit alcohol, but some North African Arab countries allow alcohol to be served. However, on formal occasions, alcohol sales and drinking are not allowed in restaurants, and drinking is not allowed at formal banquets. There is another point that is also important. When eating in restaurants in Arab countries, sit down first and open your napkin before picking up your food. Do not use napkins to wipe cups and dishes. This is like suspecting that other people's utensils are unclean, which will be unpleasant.

Precautions

1. Drinking water: Due to water quality, tap water cannot be drunk raw. In addition to boiled water, mineral water is generally purchased for drinking.

2. No pork: In Muslim countries, beef, sheep, and chicken are the staple foods, but pork is prohibited.

3. Voltage: 220V, plug with two small round heads.

Customs regulations: Passengers can bring 2,000 cigarettes, or 400 cigars, or 2 kilograms of tobacco and 150 grams of perfume into the country. Only non-Muslim travelers can bring 2 liters of spirits or two bottles of wine. Natural or artificial pearls are not allowed into the country unless they are for personal use. Firearms, pornographic materials and drugs are strictly prohibited.

4. Mosque clothing: When entering places such as Islamic mosques, you must wear long pants and long-sleeved T-shirts, and light shoes that are easy to take off.

5. Mosques: Non-Muslims are not welcome to enter mosques in the United Arab Emirates, especially women wearing revealing clothing. When dining with Muslims: It is advisable to avoid pork products and alcoholic beverages and try not to touch food with your left hand.

6. Shopping: When purchasing traditional Arab costumes as souvenirs, you should avoid wearing them casually in public places.

7. During Ramadan: During the day, it is recommended to avoid eating, drinking or even smoking in public places, in vehicles traveling on the road, or in front of Muslims who are fasting, otherwise it will be regarded as harmful to Islam. It's disrespectful. Women should pay more attention to their clothing during Ramadan and avoid exposing their curves.

8. Avoid talking: The Grand Duchy uses a clan-tribal collegial system to handle public affairs. Foreigners entering the country are advised to avoid commenting on its political system and religion.

9. Clothing: Try not to hug or kiss between men and women in public places. No one can wear clothes with exposed shoulders. Women's skirts must be above the knees.

10. Valuable items: Please keep your passport, tickets, and valuable items in a safe place. Due to airport security requirements, please be sure to arrive at the designated gathering location at the airport at the specified gathering time (i.e. 2 hours before flight departure). It is recommended that luggage be divided into large luggage for towing and small carry-on luggage; the weight limit for towed luggage is 20 kilograms per person (for group economy class, those who are overweight should pay the overweight fee). For valuables and items you need at any time, please Do not transport it in carry-on luggage.

11. Currency: The currency unit of the United Arab Emirates is Dirhams, and 1 Dirham is approximately NT$10. The local exchange accepts US dollars and does not accept Taiwan dollars for dirhams. 12. Time difference: local time is 4 hours behind Taipei time.

13. Climate: The summer climate in the Grand Duchy of Arabia is high in humidity and heat, and the indoor air conditioning is strong. In order to adapt the skin to the difference between hot and cold, it is advisable to wear ventilated and breathable clothing. To avoid ultraviolet burns, it is advisable to wear sunglasses and Long-sleeved pastel-colored clothing. In winter, desert areas dissipate heat quickly, so it is advisable to wear a light jacket in the morning and evening. Traveling to the desert, sunglasses, hat.