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Local Customs: Ramadan
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The holy month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset. No food or drink and no smoking is permitted.
Non-Muslims must respect the fast and also are not permitted to eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight hours. It's also more important than usual to wear appropriate, non-revealing clothing.
Hotels have a restaurant open for their guests and some coffee shops are open, screened or curtained off from public view.
Supermarkets and food stores are open and take-away food is available - but it must not be consumed in public.
Some shops don't open until after evening prayers, others open normally throughout the day, some open all day but close during prayer times.
The evening is when everything is up and running, with shops and restaurants often open until the early morning hours.
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Local Customs: Wedding lights
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Parents of couples getting married often cover their houses with thousands of lights, which is a stunning sight after dark. I've most often seen it in the residential area around Jumairah Beach and it really is worth a visit to see.
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uglyscot Mon Aug 4, 2008 08:46 UTC
Although I will no longer be visiting Dubai as often, the new regulations are essential information. Thanks for keeping us updated. | benjaminpendleton Wed Jul 2, 2008 22:45 UTC
Colin, Thanks very much for the helpful must see tips. Definitely good advice, in my opinion. | JessH Wed May 7, 2008 09:36 UTC
Hi Colin. Have been browsing through your lovely restaurant tips, and I've got a question: do you know of any great teppanyaki Jap. restaurant? I want to take John & his parents to a good place for his upcoming 30th birthday! | debu39 Sat Apr 19, 2008 18:26 UTC
I had ordered home delivery and one dish was missing. A guy called Amir landed up at my door after 1 hour. On my refusal to tolerate the delay, he started shouting "last time you'll ever get food from Basilico". So much for crazy service : ) |
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