alphacenturi asked:
I’m off there in a few days for the first time and got a couple of questions.
This a top hotel so looking for advice regarding the dress code on an evening in the hotel, we’ve got 20kg luggage allowance and don’t fancy having to bring along suit type jackets and ties.
Dress code regarding being out and about during the day and night (as it is Ramadam) for myself and the females in our party.
What’s the best advice regarding money? Cash in Dollars? Travellers cheques? We normally take some cash then use Visa for purchases and Debit card to draw out cash from ATM’s.
Thanks in advance.
dress code is normal,casual,jeans,t shirts,dont walk around topless
u can bring any currency pound is 7dirhams to 1 pound
most of the action is after iftar,when they break their fast about 18.12pm at the moment.
eid holidays are coming up around 22nd october.no bars/clubs are open at all,and no alcohol is served except in yr hotel room,there will e one restaurant open in yr hotel for non muslims.
have a great stay-visit ski dubai in mall of the emirates
Dress casual but not revealing (low cut tops and mini-skirts aren’t really the best thing to wear). Also shorts aren’t the best thing either.
It might be a pain but whenever I have been in a Muslim country and it’s Ramadan (Pakistan) I didn’t ask for food during the day. Resteraunts for locals won’t be open and my mates advised me not to ask in case the chef takes exception to the Infidel and adds a few ingredients not usually added.
Travellers cheques are awful wherever you go. Take a wad of dollars and a couple of credit cards.
Hi, I live in Dubai. Okay, here goes!!
During the day it is advisable for females to wear t – shirts with half sleeves, knee lenght skirts or three quarter lenght trousers, as it is Ramadan. This is only for when you are out on the streets etc. Also do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum etc from dawn to dusk (approx 18.30) as this is considered offensive to the locals.
Dress code in the evening, as you wish. Most restaurants are smart casual, so you would not need jacket and tie, unless you were going to go to a top restaurant. Dont forget, it is a holiday destination.
So, do not be alarmed, the hotel is amazing, you will probably not want to leave! While on the grounds of the hotel, you can dress as you please, eat, smoke and chew as much gum as your heart would desire… But there will be no alcohol served daily until 19.00. Dont worry though, there are still places to go, but no clubs as music is not allowed. Longs bar in the Rotana Towers Hotel on Sheik Zayed Road is always a good bet, and they serve until about 02.00. Also, you could check out Double Decker at the Al Mourooq Rotana, same hours apply. The Madinat Souk is another must see, this hotel is amazing.
You cannot change money in a normal bank, but there are loads of money exchanges. The best one is Thomas Cook, and dont be afraid to ask them for their best price. Just check with your hotel where the nearest branch is. All currency is excepted, dollars have a fixed rate in the middle east, so try to check it out, sterling is normally better.
Taxi’s will be a large part of your spending, as you need to get them every where, try to budget for that. They are not too expensive but you may need to get several a day and this can eat away at your shopping money.
Anyway, I hope this has covered all your questions, have a brilliant holiday, you may never want to go anywhere else again!!!!
people wear really what they like, i have been in October, and as long as you dont wear anything too revealing they will be ok, men look at the women anyway!!
i stayed in the Hilton and casual but nice is acceptable really, no need to take a suit (way too hot for that!!!)
just take travellers cheques , they will Be fine
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