Things You Should Never Do During Your Private Tour of Dubai

Sometimes it is always great to just have a private escapade with only a tour guide and learn more about a city or a place. In such a tour, everything is tailored to suit your interests, likes, and preferences. Although it is sometimes expensive, it is worth it because you get every detail in your tour.

One of the great places to have a private tour is in Dubai. This is a place with so much scenery appealing to the eye which makes you want to take photos and spend more time beholding the beauty of the views. This is only possible when you’re on a private tour. Nevertheless, you may have some dents and hassles during your tour if you act inappropriately. The last thing that should happen to you is getting in the wrong side of the laws of the land.

Dubai has its own regulations which perhaps are strictly more than anywhere else in the world. That means if you are from the western world where there are no restrictions on the dressing codes, you need to do some modifications for the time you’re on your tour. What you may think is good in your homeland may be tot

ally abusive and offensive to the UAE culture. Nevertheless, that should not give you some headache; you just have to abide by the basic regulations of the land to have a great time on your private tour.

Here are the things you should never do in your Private Tour of Dubai; otherwise, you may not like the aftermath:

Don’t consume or possess drugs

If in your country some drugs like marijuana are allowed, don’t carry it to Dubai during your tour. In the United Arab Emirates, if you are found with even the tiniest amount of drug, you might land in prison or be deported immediately. That means your international visa will be confiscated from you. Only possess drugs that have been prescribed by the doctor, don’t do OTC else you might bring a hot trouble to yourself.

• Don’t smoke in public places

You will be punished for smoking in areas where it has not been designated as smoking zones. Don’t smoke in offices, supermarkets, malls or any government premises. If you’re under 18 years don’t attempt to smoke if you want to be on the safe side.

• Never take alcohol publicly

Always keep in mind that Dubai is not your homeland, don’t consume alcohol here because it is a Muslim zone else you will face harsh consequences. You can’t buy alcohol in supermarkets because it belongs to the residents of Dubai and you must have a license and be above 21 years for you to purchase. So just lock your craving for alcohol.

• Don’t drive while drunk

You will be charged with the criminal offense if you are even slightly drunk and driving. Your private tour should not turn into a prison tour. Remember also, no tailgating, speeding, racing, lane jumping, jaywalking or using your phone while driving. Just use a cab or the efficient metro in the city on your private tour.

• Never disrespect the traditions and culture of the land

Even if you don’t like the Muslim culture, you just have to adapt for the short time you’re there.

• Never dress inappropriately

As long as you’re in your private tour in Dubai, you have to dress appropriately. Don’t wear transparent clothing or a cloth that’s exposing any part of your body. Any clothing that’s revealing hand muscles and legs are inappropriate.

• Never dance in the public

This indecent to the Muslim community and you may be punished for being provocative.

• Don’t crossdress

Most of the residents of Dubai wear traditional dresses that cover them fully hence no body part is exposed. Don’t wear trouser if you are a lady and vice versa, you might be punished. Homosexuality is banned.

• Never carry any pornographic materials

These are considered illegal and you might be charged for having them, neither should you have such content

• Never use aggressive tones or body languages while you are on your private tour in Dubai

• No PDAs

Public display of affections to unmarried people is completely illegal, don’t even attempt to hold hands if you are not married.

If you can follow the above and avoid them, you will have a very peaceful private tour in Dubai. Just follow them.

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