Dubai is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination, not just fir Brits but for travelers all over the world. In the last ten years the Emerites state has seen an explosion In wealth due the abundance of fossil fuels in the area. The transformation of Dubai from a dusty outpost to a thriving ultra-modern metropolis was rapid and it has gone from a virtually unknown city to a prime holiday destination. A trip to the middle east makes a great alternative to run-of the mill Mediterranean getaway, but there a few rules to familiarise yourself with before jetting off.

Dubai is located in the United Arab Emerites, which is a state with very strict religious beliefs, these are paired down in big cities like Dubai, however certainly regulations and expectations are in place which may seem odd at first to Europeans Dubai holidays. An ia big part of a vacation for many is enjoying one or two tipples, while this is possible in Dubai, the locals certainly to not appreciate explicit drinking on the streets or anyone displaying drunken behavior. For this reason Dubai does not have the same street bar culture employed by Europeans and most of the alcohol consumption happens within the confines of hotel bars.

Dubai also takes a stuffy attitude towards public displays of affection. A British couple were recently pulled up by the law for getting intimate on a beach and were slapped with a hefty fine. Common sense is required here, holding hands is fine but heavy petting and anything beyond is most definitely not. Recently rules on dress have been relaxed and women can comfortably walk around in bikinis without being reprimanded. If travelling to Dubai, there is no need to read the Quaran, just sue common sense and respect the locals beliefs and values. Certainly very Different from Cuba holidays or Barbados holidays!