Culture and Lifestyle

Visitors in Dubai are ensured to get charmed by their warm hospitality and courtesy. Dubai has deep rooted Islamic religion, however the society present here has high degree of tolerance for diverse culture. With people coming in from all over the world, Dubai gives the freedom of practicing their own religion. The dress code is though liberal and alcohol is only served in hotels. The local citizens still dress in their traditional robe and headdress. Traditional sports such as camel racing, falconry and dhow racing in sea is still popularly followed and participated. There are several mosques throughout the city also, there are Roman Catholic Churches as well as inter denominational churches. The official language is Arabic, though English is popularly used and spoken. Ramadan is one of the most popular festival in Dubai. In this month Muslims refrain from eating and drinks from dusk to dawn and it is expected other people to avoid the same, as a sign of respect.