The UAE is a Muslim country and believes in Islam. However, this country is open to the outside world in all directions and its policies are more liberal. There are not too many restrictions on foreigners' food, clothing, housing and transportation. Pork and its products can be bought in supermarkets, which can basically meet the needs of people living in UAE. It is worth noting that during the annual Ramadan, drinking water and smoking are not allowed in public places and streets from sunrise to sunset. During Ramadan, women should try to wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers, so as not to be too exposed. Drinking is not allowed in other places or streets except in apartments or hotels with houses. When interacting with local people, you can't ask your wife when talking with your husband. When interacting with women, you can only say hello briefly, and you can't talk to them alone or for a long time, let alone stare at their clothes out of curiosity and don't take pictures of them. There are many domestic holidays in UAE, including Ramadan, which is as long as 1 month. Although I work for half a day in the morning during Ramadan, I can't actually do anything. Therefore, domestic tourists should pay attention to avoid local holidays when going to UAE for business or exhibition. Businessmen in the United Arab Emirates, except Europeans, often forget after talking, so important things must be followed up. Arabs often add "Inshaala" to anyone's invitation and agreement (if God agrees) to show their agreement. If there is no accident, you should keep the appointment, but don't believe it if you are from China. Generally speaking, people with religious beliefs and higher education have higher compliance. In addition, people in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are still used to saying yes, but they shake their heads in a long voice. This is a habit, and people say yes. Arabs are used to greeting each other more than a dozen times before getting down to business. At the same time, unless you are a non-Changshu friend, you only greet your family and not your wife. The guests at the banquet are usually in the dining room. If they entertain guests at home, the hostess will not come forward. When serving coffee to a guest, it is usually poured out of the thermos bottle. After drinking it, the waiter will continue to add it, unless he shakes the small cup in his hand with his thumb and middle finger left and right, indicating that enough is enough, so there is no need to add it. Generally, Arab families still eat on the floor and grab food with their hands. It's best to do as the Romans do when visiting. At present, although the main streets in each state have street names and even house numbers, most of them are mainly names, and the names are very long, and the houses still have no house numbers, which is quite time-consuming to find. It's best to ask the land cutting shop and bring the customer's phone number. If you really can't find it, please ask the local store to call for you, tell your location and ask someone to pick it up. Climate and time difference Because there are deserts everywhere, it is very hot in summer. Except for the eastern mountainous areas, the number of rainy days per year does not exceed 30, and it is concentrated in winter. May-10 is summer, and the temperature is between 38-45 degrees during the day and 25-32 degrees at night. Cities near the sea are moderately high, reaching more than 90%. 165438. UAE time is 4 hours later than Beijing time. Clothing: short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts are preferred in summer, and ties can be worn if necessary; Thick shirts are suitable for cold seasons. You can add a coat or sweater in the morning and evening, and you can wear summer clothes on formal occasions. Tipping: There is no uniform tipping standard in UAE service industry. Hotels and restaurants generally charge 15% service fee. However, according to local customs, customers have to pay 5 dirhams to hotel room cleaners every day; Pay a service fee of 5- 10 dirhams to the restaurant waiter. Attendants who help with luggage usually tip 5 dirhams. Power supply specification: Abu Dhabi: 240/4 15V, 50Hz, other areas: 220/380V, 50Hz. The 3-phase plug is a two-hole round pin or a three-hole flat type, which varies with different buildings. Office hours: Thursday afternoon and Friday are holidays, and the office hours vary according to different public and private institutions and banks: banks: Saturday-Wednesday from 8 am to 12 noon; Thursday to 1 1 am government agencies: in winter (165438+1October-April of the following year), from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday to Wednesday; Thursday to noon 12. Summer (May-65438+1 October) Saturday-Wednesday 7: 00 am to night1point; Thursday to 1 1 am. Private institutions: Saturday-Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm, and from 4 pm to 7 pm or 8 pm (also from 9 pm to 10. In addition, I usually don't go to work in the afternoon during Ramadan, except retail stores. During the fast, many retail stores are closed during the day, but they are open from 5 pm to 1 1 and 12 pm. After several long holidays, institutions often take one more day off than private institutions. In addition, because most of its holidays are religious holidays, it is difficult to follow the Gregorian calendar. Compared with last year's holidays, the currency exchange is about 1 1 day: the UAE currency is dirham, and the bank exchange rate is 1 USD =3.664 dirham. About 2.25 RMB. Dollars can be freely exchanged in banks, restaurants and banks.