Finally, Ramadan is here right after a couple of days. Where the Muslims of Dubai started their celebration of the favorable Islamic festival. During Ramadan, many tourists avoid visiting the golden city because this month brings a lot of restrictions for them. Such as alcohol-consuming in Public, eating/drinking in public, and wearing short dresses.
However, in this article, we have discussed the top reasons to visit this golden city of the UAE and explore a religious and new side to this fancy city during the Islamic month, Ramadan.
But before starting the guide, let me tell you a fact. Dubai becomes way quieter and cheaper during Ramadan. So there is a golden opportunity to ensure the trip is memorable for them. So without any further ado let’s check the Dubai guide during Ramadan.
Dubai Travel Guide During Ramadan
1. What You Should Wear:
Dubai is an Islamic country along with a tourist-friendly place. During this Islamic month, you are supposed to show respect and avoid showing too much your skin. Not only during this holy month but also avoid wearing short dresses in a public place. Especially women, to cover their knees and shoulders properly. Wearing bikinis/shorts is only allowed at the beach. But when it comes to walking across streets then make sure to cover properly.
2. No Live Entertainment Shows:
You will find some live entertainment shows in the tour desert safari Dubai. Such as belly dancing, LED Tanoura shows, and thrilling fire shows. But these shows are not performed during Ramadan, all you can enjoy the thrilling desert activities and the delicious BBQ buffet dinner.
3. Alcohol Consumption:
Before sunset, it is strictly prohibited to sell alcohol during this holy month. But the government has issued a license to few hotels. While there is no guarantee that the alcohol will be available in the daytime this year. Because the rules are changed every year. This thing will be considered a good thing because as alcohol is pretty expensive in bars, you can save money.
4. Expect Quite and Piece:
During this month, everything slows down. Because you will find few numbers of tourists, the pace of Dubai is slower and the working hours have become shorter.
5. Eating/Drinking in Public:
Well during daylight hours, eating, drinking, and smoking are banned during Ramadan. It happens to show respect for those Muslims who are fasting. But no worries, there will be a second resort. Which is the beach hotel, from there you will find the food will be serving. Although at food courts and street food shops mostly remain closed. But you will find food & drinks in a discrete area.
6. School Hours and Working Hours are Shorter:
According to the rule, working and school days are more limited, starting in the later toward the beginning of the day and completing mid-evening. As per UAE work law, ordinary working hours ought to be decreased by two hours during Ramadan, making the normal working day around six hours in length. While this doesn’t indicate just Muslim fasting representatives, the Employment Law of Dubai International Financial Center explicitly alludes to Muslims, expressing that they don’t need to work longer than six hours
7. Behaviour:
This holy month teaches a real meaning of “patience”. In short, it is best where you can practice controlling your patience in every manner. One of the manners by which you can forestall affronting fasters is by abstaining from playing noisy music. Regardless of whether in your vehicle or walking around malls music is denied. Utilizing earphones, be that as it may, is completely adequate.
It is instructed to put forth seriously concerning an attempt to dress minimalistically during the heavenly month. While Dubai is tolerant, it is desirable to shun wearing uncovering, tight and short garments to forestall irritating local people. For the most part, covering yourself from your shoulders to your knees is prompted for the two people.
Public showcases of warmth are now viewed as insolent in Dubai, particularly between unmarried couples. This is elevated during Ramadan and can be extremely hostile, so abstain from contacting and kissing in broad daylight spaces.
8. Malls and Markets are Vibrant at Night-Time
During Ramadan, the markets and malls become more vibrant because. Many people mostly Muslims do shopping for the Eid festival. Where you can also enjoy the amazing Ramadan offers and discounts on outfits and other beauty products. Mostly the discounts are available on toys, clothes, and accessories. Because towards the end of the month the Eid comes.