Laws to Keep in Mind Before Visiting UAEwww.ajura.com

Consumption of Alcohol is Prohibited in UAE

A permit from the Ministry of Interior liquor is required to consume or possess alcohol. It is served at bars in majority of hotels but only for guests of the hotel.

Ban on Certain Food Items

• Poppy seeds: Possession of poppy seeds in any or all forms and even in small quantities, is strictly prohibited.

• Pork item

• Electronic cigarettes

• Betel leaf or nuts, gutkha, paan banned in Bahrain

Dressing and Code of Conduct

Dressing: Female travellers are recommended to dress modestly.

Public display of affection: Considered bad conduct and can invite trouble.

Photography

Taking pictures of certain government buildings and military installations isn’t allowed.

Clicking photographs of strangers especially as men have been arrested for taking photographs of women on beach

Eating during the month of Ramadan

Eating and drinking in public during the month of Ramadan is forbidden between sunrise and sunset

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Note: Facts have been gathered from 3rd party sources