Are there any restrictions, is it advisable for a female to cover up as much as possible? What is the norm for female dress in Dubai?
2006-09-25 04:10:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ United Arab Emirates
Hi .. I live in Dubai (originally from Scotland) and, whilst it's true that Dubai is the most westernised of the Emirates, you should still be careful to cover up to avoid insulting the Muslims. Right now it is Ramadan (will end around 23 October) and even more important during this time to cover up. When I say cover up, I mean long sleeves, below the knee skirts etc. (not totally!), however, at your Hotel's beach etc. you will get away with swimwear/bikini etc. visit some sights for more info:
www.expatmum.com
www.godubai.com
Enjoy your visit!
2006-09-25 04:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sam's mom 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Listen to what Sam's Mom says. You should walk around the town with knee length skirt and cover arms etc as she has said. It is a good idea always to carry a headscarf. Anyway, that's not why I wanted to answer this question. I wanted to say that, irrespective of any dress code, Dubai is hot. I mean seriously hot and it is a very, very serious sun. You may think that Majorca is hot in August but that could be "pleasantly cool" if Dubai gets the heat going. You will need to cover yourself up because your fair skin (even if you have dark skin but unaccustomed to the sun you are about to meet) will be frazzled in approx 5 minutes flat if you do not cover up - Why do you think the beaches always look deserted! Do not even THINK about sunbathing unless equipped with about factor 5 zillion and even then only for about 10 nanoseconds. So, cover up or it will be "thank you and goodnight" to your skin!
2006-09-25 05:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by BizTravelMan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is always advisable to cover up when visiting a muslim country. This applies not only to women, but men as well. On the beach, or in hotels, the locals turn a blind eye mostly, but it is always wise to respect other cultures, especially if you don't want to draw unwanted attention to yourself. With it being ramadan at the moment, you should be even more careful, especially if venturing off the beaten track. Some guidebooks suggest that women travelling alone should wear a wedding ring (even if they are not married) and carry a photo of a fictious husband in their purse to help push away any unwanted advances if the hotel waiter decides to move in on you. If you are travelling with a male companion then that will ease your trouble a lot with any natives who take exception to your choice of clothes. Dubai is not as strict as other Middle Eastern countries, they are quite used to westerners.
2006-09-25 05:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mental Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My friend went to Dubai and was really worried about this but when she go there she found she had nothing to be worried about. Just wear what you normally wear. She said there were many girls that wore spaghetti strap tops, skirts and shorts. She just said the men leer at you a lot, but no one spits on you like what has been said before.
2006-09-25 04:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by amzalama 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think long skirts are excellent, you're protected up minus the restrictions of shorts.
2017-03-02 04:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think short skirts, coz you showcase more hip and legs, but really no matter both will go great
2017-01-31 02:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine. It's a modern society with many westerners. It's not Iraq. Check out yahoo travel guide.
2006-09-25 04:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normal European wear EXCEPT in a Mosque...they all have signs out side telling you how to dress & most have spare clothes for tourists
2006-09-25 05:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
once you're going with skirts, i'd recommend calf length, not knee length. Pants are superb for western women individuals ... as long as they at the instant are not tight. you will desire to conceal your head once you're in government or religious homes. in any different case, do not even worry approximately it.
2016-12-18 16:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
long sleeved cotton clothes - skirt/trousers fine but not short - below the knee. sandles are fine. take a headscarf with you incase you want to visit a temple or draw less attention to yourself. its amazing how much easier it is to travel with a headscarf on - less staring! i wouldn't bother with makeup you will only sweat it off anyway! jewellery is fine and a ring you can slip onto your ring finger again helps get rid of unwanted attention. :)
2006-09-25 04:20:53 · answer #10 · answered by Empress 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋