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2007 London-Dubai Vacation : Traveling to Dubai during Ramadan

Almost there. Two days left and I’m on my way to Dubai! Coincidentally I just learned my trip to Dubai happens during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. What does this mean exactly? Well, it affects my trip in regards respecting the culture, religion, and following the rules set by the government and/or state religion (Islam). I knew about Ramadan before (since one of my good friends in high school was Muslim), but in case you’re not familiar, Muslims in Dubai (and all over the world) abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and other indulgences