Business Trip to United Arab Emirates

Religious and Ethnical Peculiarities
Alcohol
Clothes
Kissing in public is illegal. Dancing is only allowed in hotels or a nightclub, public dancing is also illegal
Wearing a bikini, swimming suit are only permitted on beaches
No eating or drinking in public places in the daytime during Ramadan fasting

Traditions and Rituals
Ramadan dates
Thursday – half day is free
Friday morning – also can be free
Official language: Standard Arabic, speak also English.

Conclusions
United Arab Emirates is a beautiful and exotic country that is very different from other countries in terms of its culture, traditions and lifestyle.
It is a highly developed, modern country and business centre.
Tourists should respect their culture and treat their traditions seriously, because not following their rules can have bad consequences.

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