Tell me, please, what is the danger of a holiday in the UAE (Fujairah) in Ramadan? Is it true that tourists are fed in specially protected places so as not to offend the feelings of Muslims? And about drinking and no speech, even on the "all-inclusive" system?

Answer by Andrey Zorin, Unex
Tourists are not fed "in specially enclosed places", but, for example, in restaurants of the hotel with glass transparent walls overlooking the territory or other public places, these walls are covered with curtains. Also, do not serve tables on open terraces, and at the pool or on the beach put tents, which completely replace the open restaurants and bars. Moreover, all this is necessary only from sunrise to sunset.

As for alcohol, each hotel has its own conditions and restrictions that comply with the rules set by the government, which we receive detailed notice in advance. But, as a rule, this is not a total ban on alcohol, and restrictions apply again, only for the period from sunrise to sunset, that is, approximately until 7 pm

June 9, 2011

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