Dubai holidays: Way of life is vastly different in Dubai than it is in the UK (Image: Getty Images)
Dubai holidays offer plenty to British tourists but it’s important to keep your wits about you while in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Way of life is vastly different in Dubai than it is in the UK with some very different customs. It can be easy to get caught out by doing something that is perfectly acceptable in the UK but frowned upon in the UAE so do follow the latest travel advice. Eating and drinking well is what many Britons consider an essential part of a holiday abroad.
Dubai holidays: Can you eat or drink on public transport? UAE rules explained
However, there’s is a time and a place for eating and drinking in Dubai - and it’s important you adhere to these rules.
One key law to remember is that eating and drinking is banned on all forms of public transport and their stations.
If you’re caught munching or swigging away on the metro or bus you will be fined Dhs 100 (£21), according to The Culture Trip.
Such an altercation could put a dampener on your day and potentially spoil your holiday.
You’ll also need to watch what you eat as certain foods are also banned which are considered innocuous
