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Keep your originals safe and sound, locked snugly in your hotel.",[],{"content":588,"items":589},"Check with your local embassy for visa requirements, which are prone to changes.",[],{"content":591,"items":592},"Book your tourist ",[],{"content":594,"items":595},"It is advisable to check the latest visa requirements as they change frequently.",[],{"id":597,"type":520,"data":598,"tunes":600},"oa82qGs3L0",{"text":599},"Must Read:  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002F5-secrets-of-dubai-travel-esims\">5 Secrets of Dubai Travel eSIMs For Every Traveller\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr>",{"alignment":601},{"alignment":517},{"id":603,"type":512,"data":604,"tunes":606},"9vPTws9kYq",{"text":605,"level":278},"\u003Cb>Essential Emergency Numbers\u003C\u002Fb>",{"alignment":607},{"alignment":517},"2.29.1",{"id":551,"section":552,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":610},[554],{"media":612},[613],{"directus_files_id":614},{"id":615,"width":445,"height":446,"title":616,"type":448,"filename_disk":617},"af885e32-5156-4296-b391-c1a2ab5f5afa","Dsf 2025 Things to Know During Dsf Alike 1","af885e32-5156-4296-b391-c1a2ab5f5afa.jpg",{"id":480,"translations":619,"metadata":708},[620],{"id":621,"sc_content_block_id":480,"languages_id":197,"content":622},54,{"time":623,"blocks":624,"version":608},1756454207669,[625,631,637,665,671,677],{"id":626,"type":512,"data":627,"tunes":629},"lIikDr9RK7",{"text":628,"level":278},"Timing is everything during DSF",{"alignment":630},{"alignment":517},{"id":632,"type":520,"data":633,"tunes":635},"41msd7_2m1",{"text":634},"Keep your itinerary well-organized.; you might miss some things if you don’t keep a check.\u003Cbr>",{"alignment":636},{"alignment":517},{"id":638,"type":527,"data":639},"WBs4vYRJbd",{"style":529,"items":640},[641,644,647,650,653,656,659,662],{"content":642,"items":643},"In the UAE, weekends are now Saturday and Sunday, with Fridays becoming quieter to honour the afternoon prayer.",[],{"content":645,"items":646},"Dubai's winter weather is delightful, but nights can get nippy, so bring a snazzy light jacket.",[],{"content":648,"items":649},"Start your day early with various outdoor and family-friendly activities. Parks and open spaces often host entertainment shows and funfairs from around 10:00 AM onwards.",[],{"content":651,"items":652},"Treat yourself to the city's best brunches and cafe scenes, generally bustling from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.",[],{"content":654,"items":655},"Participate in creative workshops and exhibitions, which usually kick off around 2:00 PM and run throughout the afternoon.",[],{"content":657,"items":658},"As the sun sets, the city lights up with live music, cultural performances, and street shows, usually starting around 6:00 PM and continuing into the night.",[],{"content":660,"items":661},"DSF is only complete with fireworks and light show displays, which typically occur from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.",[],{"content":663,"items":664},"Some night markets and bazaars stay open past midnight.",[],{"id":666,"type":512,"data":667,"tunes":669},"4YLXtZdJ97",{"text":668,"level":278},"Social Etiquettes to follow",{"alignment":670},{"alignment":517},{"id":672,"type":520,"data":673,"tunes":675},"oluAmV2rlY",{"text":674},"Polite behaviour can open many doors for you in Dubai.\u003Cbr>",{"alignment":676},{"alignment":517},{"id":678,"type":527,"data":679},"hdN6AW3-1Z",{"style":529,"items":680},[681,684,687,690,693,696,699,702,705],{"content":682,"items":683},"Avoid public displays of affection. Respect the government and religion. ",[],{"content":685,"items":686},"Physical interaction between men and women is more conservative. Male visitors are advised not to initiate a handshake with an Emirati woman unless she offers it. The same goes for women.  ",[],{"content":688,"items":689},"Dubai is one of the most prominent destinations for honeymooners, but kissing in public is a big no-no. ",[],{"content":691,"items":692},"Since Sharia Law is observed in UAE, it is strongly recommended that unmarried couples book different accommodations. ",[],{"content":694,"items":695},"When it comes to dressing up, it’s best to blend in. Dress modestly. Cover your shoulders and knees at religious places or local neighbourhoods. Feel free to wear a cocktail dress to a bar or fine-dining restaurant, but avoid them while visiting mosques, museums, malls, or the metro. ",[],{"content":697,"items":698},"Bargain your way through the souks. Approach it with a smile and a sense of fun – you might just walk away with a fantastic deal and a great story.",[],{"content":700,"items":701},"Drinking is legal in Dubai, but you might need to show your ID to prove you're at least 21. Some bars may even check if you're 25 or older. 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