7 Rules For Tourists To Follow In Dubai To Stay Demure And Mindful

It seems that the chaotic summer is over and the ‘very demure very mindful’ trend has now taken over social media. Brought in force by content creator Jools Lebron, this trend started with how women should present themselves in the workplace. After this, the trend of being demure and modest while also being respectful has taken social media by storm. Extending to several aspects of life, we are also equally inspired by the demure and mindful trend. So, hopping aboard the demure trend, we have listed a few rules that tourists must follow in order to stay demure and mindful in Dubai.

Rules For Tourists To Remember In Dubai

1. Be Careful While Taking Pictures In Public

Dubai is a beautiful city for tourists. With architectural marvels. In and around the city, it’s enough to tempt anyone to whip out their phones to click pictures. However, to stay demure and mindful, one must be careful while clicking pictures in public. Yes, it’s important to be mindful of the privacy of people around you while taking photos. In fact, it is illegal to snap pictures of women and children without their permission and taking snaps of government and military buildings is also prohibited.

2. Don’t Be Offensive In Public

Swearing and making rude gestures is a big no-no. You can stay demure by being mindful of the rules and regulations in place for people in Dubai. Yes, these are considered obscene acts and offenders can even be jailed or deported. So make sure to be extra careful when dealing with police or other officials. After all, nobody wants to see people screaming in the streets.

3. Make Sure To Dress Appropriately

Dressing appropriately is quite important in Dubai. Yes, you must be careful about what you wear in the city. This means, that the type of dress you wear changes from the setting you are in. So for instance, if you are in the mall, make sure to dress in casual but appropriate clothes.

While if you are at the beach or beach clubs, you can wear swimwear, however, you will need to cover up if you visit the cafe across from the beach. In fact, at cultural institutions and mosques, you must wear opaque clothes that cover the head, arms, and knees. And, women must carry a scarf so that they can drape it over their bare shoulders if required. So, make sure that you follow these rules as you venture out to explore the beautiful sites in Dubai.

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4. Do Not Indulge In PDA

One must not indulge in PDAs, as it can make other people uncomfortable. This means that even though you can hold hands, kissing or hugging must be refrained from in public. It is frowned upon to show public display of affection and several people have already been arrested for kissing in public. So, there’s no harm in maintaining public decency, as it is disrespectful to the local culture and not mindful.

5. Embrace The Diverse Culture

Dubai is a melting pot of cultures with people from different nations living together in harmony. So, one must keep an open mind to embrace the city’s diversity. It’s common to hear people speaking in different languages and a variety of accents, however, these cultural differences show us to be respectful towards people of different backgrounds. So, you might want to be patient if you can’t understand someone’s English or find their hand gestures a bit amusing. It’s definitely demure and mindful to resist smirking or responding with sarcasm in such cases.

6. Be Respectful While Visiting An Emirati Home

When you visit a new country, chances are that you become friends with the local population. As a result, you might get invited to an Emirati home. However, when you are invited as a guest, make sure to take a small gift of dates, sweets, or nuts there. And, you must steer clear of alcohol as it is forbidden in Islam! You must dress appropriately in modest clothes when invited for such special occasions, as it’s only fair that you show them the respect they are showing you by inviting you into their sacred space.

7. Do Not Dry Your Clothes In The Balcony Of Your Hotel Room

Sometimes, it can be quite difficult to dry small clothes after you wash them. If you don’t wish to give your clothes for laundry, you can wash your clothes in the bathroom. However, make sure to dry them in the laundry room that’s provided in almost every hotel room. You must not hang your clothes in the balcony of your room as it is unaesthetic and against the advice of the Dubai Municipality. It takes away from the aesthetic appeal of the city, which is definitely not mindful.

So, if you are also planning to visit Dubai, make sure to be demure and mindful as to risk visiting the city. After all, every culture deserves respect.

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