This beautiful city of Dubai is well-known for its expensive goods, lavish supercars, luxurious hotels and resorts, bustling nightlife, and unique architecture. 

Although Dubai has been more 'westernized' than any city in the Middle East, laws and strict rules are still present here. One of the major concerns for tourists is clothing. In public areas, it'd be better to dress modestly to show respect for the customs of the locals.

However, do not be afraid to visit here because compared to the unrest in other areas of the Middle East, this is still considered one of the safest places in the world.

1. The best time to visit Duba i

The best time to visit Dubai is from October to April. Dubai has only two seasons - hot and scorching. The months between October and April are called "winter" by locals because the sky is always blue and the weather is perfect. There are a few months it rains continuously, but the rain doesn't last too long so it will not affect your travel.

2. Hunt for airline tickets six months in advance

International airlines usually start to sell low-cost tickets about six months before departure. This doesn't mean you need to buy tickets six months in advance, but it's a good idea to save money and start looking for hotels and destinations to compare prices. However, at least you should buy tickets one month in advance, or the ticket price will be very expensive.

3. Book a hotel a few months in advance

Dubai is gradually becoming one of the extremely popular holiday destinations. The period from October to April is the best time for tourists to visit this city, so if you want to make sure you have a nice accommodation, make a reservation a few months before your arrival.

4. Show respect during the month of Ramadan

If you visit Dubai during the month of Ramadan in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, respect the Muslims and their vegetarian practices. This means you cannot eat, drink or smoke in public places in front of local people during the holy month of Ramadan.

5. Wear proper clothes

When preparing clothes for the Dubai holiday, think carefully about clothes that are too revealing or too flashy. For the people of Dubai, women's clothing will be considered indecent if it is too short, too tight or made of transparent material. Men are not allowed to be shirtless. You should dress properly to avoid unwanted attention and that is also a way of showing respect for Islamic culture.

6. Ask for permission before taking photos

You can take photos of landscapes and streets, but never taking photos of other people, especially women, without their permission. In addition, government buildings, airports or military bases are also places where you can not arbitrarily take shots.

7. Should you tip?

Tips are not really expected in Dubai, but it is a common practice. Most restaurants, luggage carriers or supermarket delivery service will add a tip to your bill. Taxi drivers will not need your tips but you should tip them!

8. Don't just give your taxi driver one address

Taxi is an ideal means to travel around Dubai because it is convenient and quite cheap. But quite surprisingly, many taxi drivers don't know this city well. So in order to make sure you get where you want to go, let them know the places you want to go.

9. Choose a drinking place

Although alcohol is legal in Dubai, you cannot drink in public because being drunk in public and having high alcohol concentration while driving are prohibited. In addition, you cannot buy alcohol at illegal liquor stores. Instead, you must buy it from a licensed store. It is OK to buy drinks at a bar or a restaurant. Just don't get too drunk and lose control to avoid unexpected situations on the way home.

10. Avoid PDA (Public Displays of Affection)

Public Display of Affection is considered insulting in the UAE. Many Dubai tourists have been arrested and imprisoned for showing PDA in public places. For safety, avoid holding hands or kissing in public.

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