Visa Information
Visa-free or Visa on Arrival for most Western nationalities for 30–90 days. US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU get 30–90 days visa-free.
No visa needed for most. Passport stamped on arrival.
Free for most nationalities.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi are very different — Dubai is flashy, Abu Dhabi is more cultural.
- Alcohol is legal but regulated — only in licensed venues.
- Dress modestly outside resorts and malls.
- Friday is the holy day — some businesses close.
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Safety & Health
One of the safest countries in the world. Crime is extremely rare. Strict laws keep everything orderly. The main risks are extreme heat and reckless driving.
- Fake gold or electronics deals.
- Overpriced desert safari operators — book through hotels.
- Timeshare presentations.
- World-class healthcare but expensive without insurance.
- Heat exhaustion is a serious risk in summer — stay hydrated.
- Air conditioning is everywhere.
Tap water is desalinated and safe but most people drink bottled.
Extreme heat June–September. Strict laws on public behavior — no public drunkenness, no public displays of affection, no swearing. Drug laws are extremely strict — zero tolerance.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi — one of the world's most beautiful.
- Experience the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and desert safari.
- Try shawarma, manousheh, and Arabic coffee with dates.
- Don't drink alcohol in public or be drunk in public — it's illegal.
- Don't take photos of people (especially women) without permission.
- Don't show public displays of affection — even holding hands can draw attention.
- Don't use your left hand for greetings or eating.
Tip 10–15% at restaurants if service charge not included. AED 5–10 for valet and hotel staff.
Modest in public. Cover shoulders and knees at mosques and government buildings. Malls and hotels are more relaxed. Beachwear only at beaches and pools.
Muslim country. Respect prayer times. Mosques welcome visitors (dress modestly, women cover hair). During Ramadan, do not eat, drink, or smoke in public during daylight hours.
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