Cultural Differences for a British Tourist Traveling to an Islamic Country
Dubai is becoming a popular destination for tourists. It is the second largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is the United Arab Emirates, tourism capital. Dubai's economy is largely based on trade, manufacturing and tourism and only 20% of the city's revenue comes from the sale of oil. It is a very safe city with a low crime rate. There are stiff penalties for crime. Drug smuggling and rape are punishable by death. In the United Arab Emirates death is by firing squad unlike Saudi Arabia where they use the sword.
Temperatures range from 24°C in January and up to 45°C in July.
British citizens with the right to live in the UK may qualify for automatic 30 day visit visas on arrival, but current regulations should be checked before travelling.
With rising wages, long haul destinations are becoming attractive and more affordable but are peoples' perceptions of Islamic cities such of Dubai correct. Do travel brochures give you enough accurate information on restrictions?
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During Ramadan the sale of alcohol and cigarettes is restricted and you may be required to refrain from consuming theses items in public between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is expected to commence 27th November and last for 30 days.
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The consumption of alcohol is permitted by non-Muslims in all the Emirates except for Sharjah. During Ramadan not all of the not all the bars and restaurants are fully operational or s...
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... case as Dubai has a relaxed dress code. Western style clothing is quite acceptable, however, respect should be shown for local cultural & religious practices. Therefore, revealing clothing is not recommended and swim wear should be restricted to the beaches and pools. Furthermore, men (and women!) should refrain from walking around the streets without a shirt on.
Language
The UAE's official language is Arabic, however, English is widely understood and spoken.
Photography
Local people, especially the women, do not take kindly to being photographed without their prior permission. In general, it is best to avoid taking photographs (or video footage) of any individual in a National Dress.
Religion
Islam is the official religion of the UAE and Mosques (places of worship) are dotted throughout the city. It is not acceptable for a non-Muslim to visit a Mosque.
Obviously, from the security point of view, the wearing of burqa should be banned as we need to be able to identify people walking the streets, and that the garment mutes body language which could give us valuable warnings. The ban of burqa could evidently reduce the risk of terrorist attacks, because the personal identification would be much easier. As for the health issues, wearing burqas itself causes health risks which was clearly confirmed by many medical professionals. Undoubtedly, women's field of vision is limited and they are unable to see their path clearly. In addition, burqas are linked to hearing loss, asthma, skin problems, cardiac disorder, and also can contribute to mental health
The city shown in the background of the photograph is Dubai, the second largest city in the state of United Arabs Emirates. However, one may be wondering, how a city came to be in that desert environment. The answer is in the natural resources the country has. The oil boom in the Middle East has led to great economic growth making some Arabian nations to become more westernized and industrialized.
Dubai – the land of dreams, lavishness and vivacity, has always beguiled tourists, travelers, vacationers and backpackers from across the world. From the majestic high-rises like Burj Khalifa to vacant desolation, from the scorching desert to the snow skating rink, Dubai has always offered a wide range of opportunities for someone looking. However, travelling around Dubai and witnessing its rich heritage takes more than paying to the local travel agent. Further, not doing enough research will only disappoint your for the price you pay.
The wishy—washy notion that cultural diversity should allow for Burqa wearing is just wrong. Immigrants should not come here to recreate their old world and close themselves off from real Australian culture. They should come here to participate and contribute to the freedoms and values that have built our great nation. The Burqa stops integration and diversity - we must ban the Burqa.
You will not, under any circumstances, show your fac. You will cover with burqa when outside. If you do not, you will be severely beaten. (Hosseini)” These strict rules objectify and demean women by taking away many of their fundamental rights.
Cultures are a complicated characteristic to understand. Living in the United States all of my life I never truly understood other cultures. When I would see people from other cultures come into my work or see them at school I thought they were bizarre. Last summer I went overseas to England, Ireland, and Wales. There I observed that the customs overseas are very different. One facet I noticed was their alcohol consumption. In the United States the law says you have to be twenty one or older to consume alcohol. In Europe the legal drinking age is suppose to be eighteen, but I found that as long as you have money and can see over the bar you are able to purchase alcohol. I assumed that since they are able to drink sooner, they would have more alcoholics then the United States, but this is not the case. Under serious thought I came to the conclusion that since it is their culture to be able to drink at younger ages they learn to not abuse it. After visiting Europe and seeing the differences between our cultures and theirs, I decided I wanted to lea...
...b Emirates and Yemen are Islamic and all of them punish converting from Islam with a death penalty. Therefore, citizens of Maldives have to be Muslims and any other religion is punished by a death penalty.
The Islamic Center offers a great opportunity for non-Muslims who are curious about the faith and would like to know and understand more. The Islamic Center is open to the public for tours. At this time over 40,000 people have toured this facility. Set aside a couple of hours of your time to experience this unique community and enrich your cultural awareness. Schedule a tour for yourself.
After the crisis UAE’s economy suffered from 2008-2009 the economy has diversified itself and does not depend solely on oil anymore but also on other sectors such as tourism. The inflation rate of Dubai is 0.33% which is also significantly low (Dubai Statistics Centre,2016).The small medium enterprise does not want to take a risk where there are fluctuations in price level thereby effecting the buying power of people and also the demand and supply of the Al-Simpkin’s product. Furthermore,the government encourages foreign investment and besides the agent there are free zones such Jabel Ali which is the largest
A mosque is generally a very symbolic place for a Muslim, being a humble way for Muslims to recreate pure divine presence on earth. The primary purpose of the mosque is to serve as a place where Muslims can come together for prayer. Nevertheless, mosques are known around the world nowadays for their Islamic architecture but most importantly for its general vitality to the Muslim Ummah (community).
To understand the situation in Saudi Arabia better, you need to know about the social traditions and how people live. Saudis believe women are not supposed to reveal their bodies and only reveal their faces. That is because Islam says so. However, more and more teenagers in public, even in the highways, are harassing women which led to the establishment of the religious police. Religious police's role is simply to make sure no one harasses any woman and the roads stay safe.
Within the Middle East, the largest population of the men and women are Muslim. The Muslim religion suggests that women wear a veil or hijab, which is a head scarf that only exposes a woman’s eyes, accompanied by a burqa which is a full body cloak. The sole purpose of the clothing is to cover a woman’s feminine features from men’s eyes. The Qur’an, an Islamic scripture, supports and slightly obligates the uniform by saying that women are to be conservative, “let them wear their head covering over their bosoms, and not display their ornaments.” (Qur’an).
In the Qur’an, God speaks directly to all Muslim women and says “.guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a portion of] their headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment (The Qur’an 24:31)”. Muslim women have to wear a hijab, or a head covering, when they are in public places and when they are around men who are not close relatives. In fact, countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a mandatory dress code enforced. Muslim women in these countries have to wear a hijab and an abaya, or a full-length, loose fitting garment on top of their clothes. Although God requires Muslim women to dress modestly and Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a dress code, it is entirely their choice on what they would like to wear.
UAE consists of seven emirates : Abu Dhabi ,Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah , Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al-Quwain which is a federal state. Sheikh Zayed is one of the foundations of the Union on the second of december 1971 , where the Sheikh Zayed converts Emirates of empty desert into a green paradise . Consists state emblem is a science that combines four colors red , white , green and black . National anthem is the anthem Emirates National , which echoes in every morning in most government and private institutions . Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi is one of the most world cities sophisticated in terms of modern infrastructure fit its position as a hub economic and political to the United Arab Emirates are They combine its role as a destination for business and tourist destination from shopping in shopping malls Superior to swap in traditional markets as well as enjoy the miles of sand golden beaches to break in one of the public parks in the city and dine at five-star hotel to the safari distinctive and enjoyable , and famous Emirate and the largest in terms of area is Dubai . Arabic is the official language of all the people of the United Arab Emirates . System of government is a federal system known from time immemorial . The head of state , Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who is also Ruler of Abu Dhabi , who succeeded his father, Sheikh Zayed , the Minister is the Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum . Emirates has an area of approximately 83,600 km 2 ( 116 ) and estimate the proportion of water in which 1.1 percent , also the population of the United Arab Emirates to a 8.264 million rate of a million that have been counted in 2011 before 3 years . The population density of t...
Have you ever wanted to see the world’s richest country? That is covered with exotic beaches. Food that will defiantly cure your taste buds. Luxurious cars everywhere you turned your head. Seeing different people from all over the world coming to visit. A place that’ll for sure entertain you. To get a taste of this lifestyle that’s overseas, you need to visit Dubai.