Matters needing attention in traveling in Muslim countries

With people's living standards getting higher and higher, the places people want to go gradually change from domestic to foreign, and travel becomes diversified. But when we arrive in China, we should learn to respect the local customs and religious beliefs, and be a civilized tourist with quality.

So, what Bian Xiao will tell you today is to travel to Muslim countries, such as Dubai. What should I pay attention to? Let's take a look!

1. When traveling abroad, pay special attention not to take photos at customs, border checkpoints, government offices and other places where photos are not allowed. If you break the rules, you will be warned and questioned, while others will be detained, locked in a dark room, deported or even treated differently as special elements.

2. You can't shoot local people, especially women, without permission. If the local people are filmed without permission, the other party can file a lawsuit, and in severe cases, they will be deported and sentenced to imprisonment. For photographers who like to take portraits in the street, this needs special attention!

3. Observe local customs, including social etiquette and traffic rules.

4. Keep the image of civilization, pay attention to hygiene, and don't make noise in public.

5. Dubai and the whole United Arab Emirates belong to desert areas, which are relatively dry, so we should pay attention to hydration. In addition, sunscreen boxes, sunglasses and sun hats are also essential items. If you go to the desert hinterland, you must pay attention to safety, and it is best to be accompanied by a local tour guide.

It is recommended to bring a scarf, because the desert is windy and dusty, and dust can easily enter the eyes.

6. Dubai speaks English and can communicate normally in English. If you don't know English, you can download a translation software with voice reading function in advance, and it is best to take photos for translation, such as a dictionary.

Some high-star hotels in Dubai have China employees, but not every hotel has China employees on duty 24 hours a day.

7. Hotels in Dubai have to pay taxes. In addition to the normal hotel tax, there is also a tourism and entertainment tax. Please pay attention to online ordering. General tourism and entertainment tax is paid when checking out. Under normal circumstances, each room costs 20 dirhams a night.

8. You can download Google Maps in advance in China, which is very useful abroad.

9. Dubai has Ramadan, and there are some taboos. In the meantime, shops will also be closed. It is recommended to consult relevant information before going abroad and reschedule the trip.

10. Muslims have taboos on pigs, so it is best not to bring related dolls into the UAE, and don't mention pork when eating in Muslim-run restaurants.

Respect local ethnic customs and religious beliefs, so that we can travel better. Besides, when we go abroad, we represent the image of our country. Respecting the local area is also promoting the image of China as a cultural power!