Does Ramadan Affect Tourists?Ramadan FAQs for Dubai Visitors – News

If you’re a tourist looking to visit Dubai during Ramadan, here’s a comprehensive list of everything you need to know about Ramadan in the city.

Dubai is the city of gold and the land of dreams. No matter the season, there’s always an incredible array of things to see and experience — whether it’s a futuristic sci-fi museum or an evergreen dessert from the Middle East. But do these urban experiences change during Ramadan? This is a question tourists often have during Ramadan in Dubai. If you are planning to book your flight to the glorious city of Dubai during the holy month, here are some questions you may have and their answers.

Ramadan is a month of devotion and spirituality. Therefore, everyone (including non-Muslims) must wear attire that respects the culture of modesty that prevails in Islam. They must dress modestly; both men and women should cover their shoulders, torso and knees.

You can wear swimwear, but only on and off the beach, hotel pools, etc. You are not allowed to wear swimwear or bikinis in hotels or outside in the UAE during Ramadan.

Eating, drinking or chewing gum is strictly prohibited in public places from dawn to dusk during Ramadan. This is to encourage and honor those who will be fasting this month. At work, make sure you eat in designated break rooms that are not exposed to the general work area. According to Attorney General Decision No. 119 of 2019, consumption of food and beverages in public places may be fined up to AED 2000! So be wary of communal consumption during Ramadan.

While music is allowed in the home or in the car, playing loud and disruptive music in public during Ramadan is prohibited as it is disrespectful to the sanctity and spirit of Ramadan and to those who are fasting.

While all clubs and restaurants will remain open during Ramadan, loud and live music will be restricted in these venues.

During Ramadan, all malls, shopping centers and public places will remain open as usual. Malls and shopping centers often have extended hours until late at night (until 1:00am) to cater for those fasting until sunset. Hours may vary by mall.

All malls, malls and tourist attractions in the city will remain open as usual. So your sightseeing and shopping during Ramadan in Dubai will not be disrupted. (In fact, keep an eye out for some great Ramadan deals!)

However, you need to exercise caution when it comes to drinking, eating and partying in the city. There are also restrictions on the types of clothing that can be worn in the city. The rules, which are meant to respect the optimistic spirit of Ramadan, are expected to be lifted once the month of Ramadan is over.

Even though you may not be fasting, there are a number of ways you can participate in the good spirit of Ramadan:

Dubai is a place that never disappoints. There is something for everyone in every season! While Ramadan and Eid are worth seeing in the region, there are some rules and traditions to keep in mind when visiting Dubai during Ramadan.