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Yes, but under certain conditions. As far as alcohol is concerned, you won't be able to buy it in the UAE unless you hold a special license that the government issues to non-Muslim residents so that they can buy it in specialized stores. Otherwise, you can eat it in clubs and restaurants licensed to sell it, which you can find in the restaurant category of the website. As for pork, some English supermarkets have a corner in their store dedicated to its sale. However, it is impossible to find pork in restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, or in very rare places in hotels, and this is mentioned on the menu.

Dubai has two seasons: Winter, when temperatures can range from 25 to 35 degrees, and summer, when temperatures range from 40 to 50 degrees. The best time to travel to Dubai is therefore from early October to early May. Occasional rain and thunderstorms may occur, due to the change of season, when the hot weather comes and goes.

For those investing in gold, it is indeed worthwhile buying in Dubai. Traders generally charge a margin of 1% on top of the market price. In France, they mark up to around 10%, in addition to VAT and the market price. Gold sellers in Dubai can afford to charge so little due to the high turnover of the gold market in the Middle East region. 24k is sold in ingot or sheet form, while 18k and 21k are used for jewelry because they are more malleable. Please note: find out from your country of origin how much you can import without declaration and how much with declaration. Note: gold is one of the few products not subject to border taxes.

To live in Dubai, you need a resident visa. This visa can be obtained by marrying someone who already has a resident visa here, by family reunion if one of your parents has been expatriated to the United Arab Emirates, and finally if you have found a job, your company will take care of it for you. North African passport holders wishing to come to Dubai on vacation will need to apply for a visa from the appropriate authority. You can apply for a visa using our booking form, which you'll find in the Activity category.

The currency of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates is the dirham. Its value depends on the exchange rate, which you'll need to check directly on the net via online converters.

We don't recommend doing this at the airport, as they take large mark-ups. However, you can exchange a small amount for your first day. Sol de Dubai advises you to change it at the exchange offices in shopping malls such as Dubai mall, Nakheel mall or mall of Emirates. It's better to change your cash in the Emirates than in your home country. 

Dubai is the most tolerant emirate on the Arabian Peninsula. The veil and Abaya are not compulsory, and everyone is free to dress as they wish within reason. It should not be forgotten that Dubai is a very traditional Islamic emirate. So in some places, such as shopping malls, you'll be asked to wear a garment that covers up to the knees and elbows. The same goes for Abu Dhabi MosqueAs in all places of worship, you will be asked to cover your hair with a veil and your body with a loose-fitting, ankle-length garment. For the souks and the old town, wear long, loose-fitting pants and clothes, and avoid cleavage. As for beaches, toplessness is strictly forbidden and thongs are not recommended. When you leave the beach, it's advisable to put your clothes back on. In the city streets, wear shorts, skirts or dresses of at least mid-thigh length, and avoid plunging necklines. The same applies to clubs, where you may be refused entry if your clothing is deemed too sexy.

The Abu Dhabi mosque can be visited by everyone, every day at specific times: Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 10pm and Friday from 4.30pm to 10pm. Here, women must cover their hair with a veil and wear a loose-fitting garment that covers them to the ankles. The same applies to men (shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted, nor are tank tops, marcels, etc.). If you don't have one in your suitcase, don't worry, a clean abaya is available for loan in the changing rooms. Good to know, SOL DE DUBAÏ provides you with an online reservation form to organize this visit. Find out more here.

The United Arab Emirates is a country where the official language is Arabic, but the language spoken outside the country is English. All reservations by phone or email must be made in English, while those on our website remain in French.

In the United Arab Emirates, you can access the Internet using wifi in public places, or by buying local SIM cards. There are two main telephone network operators, Du and Etisalat. To do this, you'll need to buy a phone chip with your passport, at a cost of around د.إ 100.00 (+ 5% VAT). When you top up for the first time, ask for help from an agent on site, who will explain how to get Internet access.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are about a hundred kilometers apart. To get there, you have three options. The first is to drive yourself. There are no tolls on the road, but there is a very pleasant rest area called Last Exit. 81.00 € per trip and the third, for 13.50 € approximately per journey from Ibn Battuta Mall metro station, a bus takes you there and drops you off at the center of Abu Dhabi or at the Sheikh Zayed mosque. There's a bus every 20 minutes from 5:00 to 01:00. The same applies to the return journey. For this, you'll need to buy a metro card and top it up. This will be your means of payment for the bus. Once there, find out which bus number you need to take to get to your destination.

The month of Ramadan is a sacred month in Islam, during which the fasting person may not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. In Dubai, this holy month is highly respected, and certain daily rules change. These changes apply to everyone, whether Muslim or not (not applicable to children, pregnant women and people with medical obligations). During this month, we ask you to respect people who are fasting, and therefore to avoid eating or drinking in the street or in the aisles of shopping centers during fasting hours (this does not apply to hotels or other private places). Restaurants and other food outlets remain open and accessible. As for the city's clubs (nightclubs), they will be closed until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Beaches, on the other hand, remain open and accessible during the day. Everything comes back to life (restaurants, cafés, lounges, etc.) once the sun goes down. In the United Arab Emirates, life is busier at night than during the day, exceptionally during this month. And to this end, virtually every hotel opens giant tents or decorates its party rooms to transform them into huge, magnificent lounges where many choose to break their fast by enjoying the infinite choice of buffets or lounging until sunrise, playing games with friends or simply sipping tea and enjoying some oriental treats. The month of Ramadan also rhymes with sales: during this month, many ready-to-wear brands choose to run promotions on their collections, sometimes up to 80%. The Abu Dhabi mosque remains open and can be visited until mid-day. Visit times can be checked on their website according to the day of visit.