First of all, taking care of your health, remember the local heat: in summer the temperature can rise above + 40 ° C. There are air-conditioners in the rooms (and even at public transport stops), but avoid prolonged exposure to the sun at noon hours

There is no malaria in the UAE, and there are no special vaccinations before the trip.

There are venomous snakes in the country, but it is difficult to meet them - they live in the depths of the desert. There are poisonous pink jellyfish that can leave a burn - mostly they appear after cyclones.

In general, when swimming in the waters of the Persian Gulf, do not swim far, there is a chance to get into an unexpected and dangerous undercurrent. However, in any case, there is a rescue service on every beach. Because of these currents, scuba diving should also take place under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

In other respects, the UAE is absolutely safe for tourists, even pocket thefts are almost never met. This is facilitated by local laws, very strict for crimes of any kind. The police are friendly to tourists, including not only providing assistance, but also explaining the characteristics of the Arab society.

As for customs, then, since the UAE is a Muslim country, one must respect their traditions: men are forbidden to address Eastern women and photograph them, women can take pictures only by asking for permission . Women in the UAE should not respond to any appeals and suggestions from Arab men, including to avoid problems with local authorities . In addition, they should be discouraged It is better to give preference to non-transparent clothes with sleeves, with not very deep cut, skirts or trousers knee-length and longer than . Do not be too frank to show your feelings: in public places it is not recommended to kiss and hug, but children much is allowed here .

Smokers should pay attention that smoking is prohibited in the Emirates in all public places (including shopping centers, airports and on the street). For this, even on the streets a special zone is assigned. The offender can be imprisoned for 2 years.

Similarly with alcohol: drinking them on the streets, being in public places in a state of intoxication is strictly prohibited. Violators can be arrested and even deported from the country with a note of deportation. You can drink without fear of consequences at special restaurants and bars at hotels