Ramadan is the most significant month in the Islamic Calendar. During Ramadan Muslims restrain from food, sexual pleasures, drinks and sin through out the day. Ramadan is celebrated for 29-30 days. So throughout these 29-30 days of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims fast. The people visiting Dubai during this period are concerned about the effect they have on their stay in Dubai during the season. Visiting Dubai during Ramadan would indeed be a different experience with Dubai’s exquisite locations, assorted way of life, blend of religion and prevailing culture is surely a heartfelt invitation to all the visitors from throughout the world. Dubai is adopting into western customs pretty fast so it’s certainly a very comfortable environment for anyone on holiday.
Even though the night clubs and concerts are banned during this month, your visit is sure to be as adventurous and even entertaining in the Jaimas and Majlis, the Arabic tents that are put up across Dubai for entertainment. These opulent tents are decorated with Persian carpets, comfy cushions and cuisines and drinks full of flavor. Islam is an open minded religion which respects all cultures, religions and races, therefore non Muslims are not required to follow traditions during this phase. Shopping during Ramadan becomes quite interesting because you will find so many attractive promotions from restaurants, retail stores, hotel reservations and even flight bookings. After sunset people gather in malls to do their daily errands, but during fasting times the malls have a ‘no food’ rule in public. It is advised to dress in conservative attire particularly during this period as a sign of respect.
Guests can enjoy leisure facilities such as swimming and spend time on the beach as they normally do. Working hours in Dubai do change during that time for it to be convenient for those who are fasting. In Dubai, Ramadan is a time of peace, tolerance and sharing. Also the unity of religion and the culture makes Dubai simply an amazing country. So bring yourself to Dubai during Ramadan and have this unique experience. If a traveler desires a visit to Dubai during Ramadan Raffles Dubai, UAE is one of the top notch Makkah hotels for any visitor from any part of the world to experience the best of facilities and hospitality this Makkah hotel has to offer.
