Dubai has quickly grown to become a tourist hotspot with a huge number of wild attractions and the buzzing city life that brings tourists and would-be residents too, with the release of the remote working visa over this past year to the number of people looking to travel to Dubai may only increase – much like any other travel destination, there are a lot of social customs you need to be aware of and general travel tips to ensure you’re being a welcomed guest rather than a foreign nuisance – so what are some travel tips?

Read up on public expectations and be respectful – It goes without saying that whenever you visit somewhere you’re unfamiliar with that being respectful is key, during the peak tourist season there may be other things like the holy month of Ramadan going on too which you’ll need to be aware of. Whilst this has seen tiny change over the years, steer clear of public displays of affection when you visit, things like holding hands have become slightly more tolerated but things like kissing in public should be avoided. Similar, things like eating and drinking in public are mostly prohibited too – there are places you can go to buy alcohol as it is legal but leaving drunk or taking drinks outside of these places is typically a no go. And finally public use of your mobile too – things like online gambling remain illegal so your favourite non gamstop casinos shouldn’t be used, social media use is fine but be wary of what you’re using it for as some actions are still prohibited. A little reading will reveal all you need to know, so just be sure to read up beforehand.

Planning your visit ahead of time – As such a popular tourist location, planning is key – you may need to book your hotel well in advance to be sure you’re able to secure somewhere to stay, as well as flights too as you’ll be able to secure some great prices and get prepared for the trip well in advance too. The time of year could certainly be important, with only two seasons being either hot or hotter, planning a  trip between October and April gives you the best of the weather without being too overwhelming, and whilst technically the winter and bringing the potential for rain showers, they won’t last long enough to dampen your spirits.

There are always the obvious things for tourists too like being careful with selfies and where/what you may be taking pictures of, dressing modestly to respect the local culture and sticking to other local customs is certainly important too – there will be plenty of forums for seasoned visitors who’ll be more than happy to offer plenty of travel tips to get you started.